September 2, 2026
10-Night Transatlantic Cruise
Departing from Hamburg
From
$1,379
Price / day
$138
Queen Mary 2|Queen Victoria
Queen Mary 2 vs Queen Victoria
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Queen Victoria
Built in 2007
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Queen Mary 2
$162 / day
$35 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Queen Mary 2
57 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Queen Mary 2 vs Queen Victoria: Quick Comparison
Queen Victoria is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2007, it is 3 years newer than Queen Mary 2, which entered service in 2004. Queen Mary 2 is approximately 66% larger by gross tonnage at 149,215 GT. Queen Mary 2 also carries 630 more passengers. Queen Mary 2 has upcoming sailings in Transatlantic, while Queen Victoria has sailings in Mediterranean. 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
| Spec | Queen Mary 2 | Queen Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2004 | 2007Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 149,215 GT | 90,049 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,620 | 1,990 |
| Space per Passenger | 57 GT | 45.3 GT |
| Length | 345.03 m | 294 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Queen Mary 2 vs Queen Victoria
Age
Queen Victoria was built in 2007, making it 3 years newer than Queen Mary 2, which was built in 2004.
Size
At 149,215 GT, Queen Mary 2 is approximately 66% larger by gross tonnage than Queen Victoria at 90,049 GT.
Passenger capacity
Queen Mary 2 carries up to 2,620 passengers compared with 1,990 aboard Queen Victoria, a difference of 630 passengers.
Passenger space
Queen Mary 2 offers more space per passenger: 57 GT per guest, compared with 45.3 aboard Queen Victoria. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Queen Mary 2 (Transatlantic) and Queen Victoria (Mediterranean) 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
- Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Hamburg
- Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026Zeebrugge
- Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Southampton
- Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Sep 12, 2026New York
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Queen Victoria
Istanbul, Greek Islands And Mediterranean, 28 Nights
- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 28
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 7, 2026Barcelona
- Day 2 · Sep 8, 2026Ibiza
- Day 3 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 10, 2026Ajaccio
- Day 5 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 12, 2026Messina Strait
- Day 7 · Sep 13, 2026Messina
- Day 8 · Sep 14, 2026Salerno
- Day 9 · Sep 15, 2026Amalfi Coast Sail By
- Day 10 · Sep 16, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 11 · Sep 17, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Sep 18, 2026Marseille
- Day 13 · Sep 19, 2026Villefranche
- Day 14 · Sep 20, 2026Genoa
- Day 15 · Sep 21, 2026La Spezia
- Day 16 · Sep 22, 2026At Sea
- Day 17 · Sep 23, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 18 · Sep 24, 2026Messina Strait
- Day 19 · Sep 25, 2026At Sea
- Day 20 · Sep 26, 2026Rhodes
- Day 21 · Sep 27, 2026Kusadasi
- Day 22 · Sep 28, 2026Dardanelles Strait
- Day 23 · Sep 29, 2026Istanbul
- Day 24 · Sep 30, 2026Istanbul
- Day 25 · Oct 1, 2026Dardanelles Strait
- Day 26 · Oct 2, 2026Piraeus
- Day 27 · Oct 3, 2026Souda Bay
- Day 28 · Oct 4, 2026Katakolon
- Day 29 · Oct 5, 2026Messina Strait
- Day 30 · Oct 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 31 · Oct 7, 2026Civitavecchia
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Queen Mary 2
September 5, 2026
14-Night Transatlantic Cruise
Departing from Southampton
From
$2,599
Price / day
$186
Queen Victoria
September 7, 2026
28-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$5,989
Price / day
$214
September 7, 2026
14-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$2,499
Price / day
$179
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Queen Mary 2
Average
$162 / day
VS
Queen Victoria
Average
$197 / day
Queen Mary 2 has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$162/day vs $197/day
About $35 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 larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- 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 Victoria.
Choose Queen Victoria if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Mediterranean.
- Departing from Barcelona works for your plans.
Queen Mary 2 vs Queen Victoria: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Queen Victoria
Built in 2007
3 years newer
Bigger
Queen Mary 2
149,215 GT
66% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Queen Mary 2
$162 / day
About $35 less per day
- Queen Victoria is 3 years newer.
- Queen Mary 2 is 66% larger by gross tonnage.
- Queen Mary 2 carries 630 more passengers.
- Queen Mary 2 offers more space per passenger (57 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria is newer. It was built in 2007, while Queen Mary 2 was built in 2004, making Queen Victoria 3 years newer.
Which is bigger, Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria?
Queen Mary 2 is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 149,215 GT compared with Queen Victoria at 90,049 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Queen Mary 2 has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,620, compared with 1,990 for Queen Victoria.
Which ship is more spacious, Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria?
Queen Mary 2 has the higher passenger space ratio at 57 GT per passenger, versus 45.3 for Queen Victoria. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Queen Mary 2 has the lower average starting price per day at $162 per day versus $197 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.
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