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Cunard's Queen Elizabeth arriving at IJmuiden
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Queen Elizabeth

“Cunard's most widely traveled Queen — Alaska, Australia, Japan and the Mediterranean in classic style.”

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Launched
2010
Gross Tonnage
90,901 GT
Passengers
2,092
Decks
12
Home Port
Southampton, UK (seasonal worldwide)

Queen Elizabeth entered service in 2010 and, together with Queen Victoria, forms Cunard's mid-size pair at around 90,900 gross tons and roughly 2,090 guests. Her signature spaces include the Royal Court Theatre, the Queens Room and the Garden Lounge, which replaced the sliding-roof Winter Garden found on her sister, plus Britannia Club dining and Grills accommodation. A January 2019 refit at Damen Shiprepair Brest refreshed her cabins and added an exhaust gas cleaning system. Her itineraries are among the most varied in the fleet, ranging from Alaska and Australia to Japan, the Mediterranean and Atlantic crossings.

✦ The standout feature

A global itinerary range — Alaska, Australia and New Zealand, Japan, the Mediterranean and Atlantic crossings — delivered with Cunard's classic ocean-liner traditions like afternoon tea in the Queens Room.

What’s Onboard

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Dining

  • ✓Britannia Restaurant — the main dining room
  • ✓Britannia Club for select balcony grades
  • ✓Queens Grill and Princess Grill for suite guests
  • ✓Lido casual buffet
  • ✓Afternoon tea in the Queens Room
  • ✓Specialty restaurants and bars
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Pools & Recreation

  • ✓Outdoor pools and whirlpools
  • ✓Spa and fitness center
  • ✓Promenade deck
  • ✓Deck games
  • ✓Sun lounging decks
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Entertainment

  • ✓Royal Court Theatre
  • ✓Queens Room ballroom
  • ✓Garden Lounge
  • ✓Library
  • ✓Casino
  • ✓Guest lecturers and enrichment programs
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Cabins

  • ✓Inside, Oceanview, Balcony and Suite categories
  • ✓Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites
  • ✓Britannia Club balconies
  • ✓Accessible staterooms
  • ✓Cabins refreshed in the 2019 refit
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Family & Kids

  • ✓Youth programs on selected sailings
  • ✓Family staterooms
  • ✓Family-friendly pools
  • ✓Large public lounges

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✓ Best for
  • ✦Travelers wanting Cunard elegance on Alaska, Australia or Japan sailings
  • ✦Couples and solo travelers
  • ✦Mediterranean and Atlantic cruisers
  • ✦Anyone who loves afternoon tea and formal evenings
✗ Not the right fit for

Cruisers who want a casual, high-energy atmosphere with waterslides — Queen Elizabeth is traditional and refined.

Typical pricing

7-night sailings from roughly $1,200–$2,000 pp (inside), with Grills fares far higher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queen Elizabeth sail?▼
She sails a broad range of itineraries, including Alaska, Australia and New Zealand, Japan, the Mediterranean and Atlantic crossings, depending on the season.
How is Queen Elizabeth different from Queen Victoria?▼
They are close sisters at around 90,000 gross tons. Queen Elizabeth has a Garden Lounge in place of Queen Victoria's sliding-roof Winter Garden, and a different mix of dining and public spaces.
When was Queen Elizabeth last refurbished?▼
She had a refit in January 2019 at Damen Shiprepair Brest that included cabin refurbishment and the installation of an exhaust gas cleaning system.
How many guests does Queen Elizabeth carry?▼
About 2,092 guests at double occupancy, up to a maximum of around 2,547.
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