Queen Mary 2|Queen Anne

Queen Mary 2 vs Queen Anne

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Queen Mary 2 cruise ship
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Queen Mary 2

Cunard Line

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VS

Newer Ship

Queen Anne

Built in 2024

20 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Queen Mary 2

$162 / day

$81 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Both ships are the same

Queen Mary 2 vs Queen Anne: Quick Comparison

Queen Anne is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2024, it is 20 years newer than Queen Mary 2, which entered service in 2004. Queen Anne also carries 376 more passengers. Queen Mary 2 has upcoming sailings in Transatlantic, while Queen Anne has sailings in Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Queen Mary 2 has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne
SpecQueen Mary 2Queen Anne
Year Built20042024Newer
Gross Tonnage149,215 GT—
Passenger Capacity2,6202,996
Space per Passenger57 GT—
Length345.03 m322.15 m
Decks——
Cabins——

Key Differences: Queen Mary 2 vs Queen Anne

Age

Queen Anne was built in 2024, making it 20 years newer than Queen Mary 2, which was built in 2004.

Passenger capacity

Queen Anne carries up to 2,996 passengers compared with 2,620 aboard Queen Mary 2, a difference of 376 passengers.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Queen Mary 2 (Transatlantic) and Queen Anne (Mediterranean and Northern Europe) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Queen Mary 2 has the lower average starting price per day at $162 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

Queen Mary 2

Westbound Transatlantic Crossing, 10 Nights

Departure Port
Hamburg
Region
Transatlantic
Nights
10
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Hamburg
  2. Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026Zeebrugge
  4. Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Southampton
  5. Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
  6. Day 6 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
  7. Day 7 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
  8. Day 8 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
  9. Day 9 · Sep 10, 2026At Sea
  10. Day 10 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
  11. Day 11 · Sep 12, 2026New York

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Queen Anne

Mediterranean And Greek Islands, 10 Nights

Departure Port
Piraeus
Region
Mediterranean
Nights
10
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Sep 29, 2026Piraeus
  2. Day 2 · Sep 30, 2026Heraklion
  3. Day 3 · Oct 1, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Oct 2, 2026Katakolon
  5. Day 5 · Oct 3, 2026At Sea
  6. Day 6 · Oct 4, 2026Cagliari
  7. Day 7 · Oct 5, 2026At Sea
  8. Day 8 · Oct 6, 2026Gibraltar
  9. Day 9 · Oct 7, 2026At Sea
  10. Day 10 · Oct 8, 2026At Sea
  11. Day 11 · Oct 9, 2026Southampton

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Queen Mary 2

Queen Anne

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Queen Mary 2

Average

$162 / day

VS

Queen Anne

Average

$243 / day

Queen Mary 2 has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$162/day vs $243/day

About $81 less per day

This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Queen Mary 2 if…

  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You want to sail in Transatlantic.
  • Departing from Hamburg and Southampton works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Queen Anne.

Choose Queen Anne if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You want to sail in Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
  • Departing from Piraeus and Southampton works for your plans.

Queen Mary 2 vs Queen Anne: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Queen Anne

Built in 2024

20 years newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Queen Mary 2

$162 / day

About $81 less per day

  • Queen Anne is 20 years newer.
  • Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
  • Queen Anne carries 376 more passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Queen Mary 2 or Queen Anne?

Queen Anne is newer. It was built in 2024, while Queen Mary 2 was built in 2004, making Queen Anne 20 years newer.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Queen Anne has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,996, compared with 2,620 for Queen Mary 2.

Which ship is cheaper, Queen Mary 2 or Queen Anne?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Queen Mary 2 has the lower average starting price per day at $162 per day versus $243 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Queen Mary 2 sail?

The upcoming Queen Mary 2 sailings currently listed cover Transatlantic, departing from Hamburg and Southampton.

Where does Queen Anne sail?

The upcoming Queen Anne sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean and Northern Europe, departing from Piraeus and Southampton.

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