September 7, 2026
28-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$5,989
Price / day
$214
Queen Victoria|Queen Mary 2
Queen Victoria vs Queen Mary 2
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 Victoria vs Queen Mary 2: 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 Victoria has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean, while Queen Mary 2 has sailings in Transatlantic. 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 Victoria | Queen Mary 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2007Newer | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | 90,049 GT | 149,215 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,990 | 2,620 |
| Space per Passenger | 45.3 GT | 57 GT |
| Length | 294 m | 345.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Queen Victoria vs Queen Mary 2
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 Victoria (Mediterranean) and Queen Mary 2 (Transatlantic) 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 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.
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.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Queen Victoria
September 7, 2026
14-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$2,499
Price / day
$179
Queen Mary 2
September 2, 2026
10-Night Transatlantic Cruise
Departing from Hamburg
From
$1,379
Price / day
$138
September 5, 2026
14-Night Transatlantic Cruise
Departing from Southampton
From
$2,599
Price / day
$186
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Queen Victoria
Average
$197 / day
VS
Queen Mary 2
Average
$162 / 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 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.
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.
Queen Victoria vs Queen Mary 2: 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 Victoria or Queen Mary 2?
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 Victoria or Queen Mary 2?
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 Victoria or Queen Mary 2?
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 Victoria or Queen Mary 2?
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 Victoria sail?
The upcoming Queen Victoria sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean, departing from Barcelona.
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