Cunard Queen Elizabeth

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

77Top 20% of ships

Dining

66Beats 45% of ships

Entertainment

68Beats 45% of ships

Activities & Thrills

48Beats 28% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

76Top 30% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Space & Comfort — scores 77/100

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 76/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 48/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineCunard

Ship NameQueen Elizabeth

Maiden voyage12 October 2010

Physical

Year Built2010

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2016

BuilderFincantieri

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

90,901 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

294 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

36 m

Ship Within a ShipYes

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks12

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

24 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew900

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.3

Total Cabins1,043

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Yes

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins20

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,116

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

42.959

Amenities

RestaurantsBritannia Restaurant, Britannia Club, Princess Grill, Queens Grill, The Verandah (specialty steakhouse), Lido Buffet, Golden Lion Pub, Cafe Carinthia

Restaurants - Paid1

Restaurants - Included7

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools3

- Pools - General Access2

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive1

Outdoor Pools2

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolNo

Total Hot Tubs6

- Hot Tubs - General Access6

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only6

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges9

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenNo

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtNo

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackNo

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterNo

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes

Special AmenitiesGrill Suites exclusive Lounge, Terrace, Sundeck and Courtyard for Queens/Princess Grill guests; Queens Grill butler service and complimentary bar; Canyon Ranch Spa Club with thalassotherapy pool and thermal suite

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$18.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

15%

Tipping Expected?Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

ZCEF2

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9477438

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

310625000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Hamilton, Bermuda