Cunard Ships By Age — Newest to Oldest

Cunard Line’s heritage dates back to 1840 when the British and North American Royal Mail Steam-Packet Company began its service.

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(Photo courtesy of Cunard)

Now under the umbrella of Carnival Corporation, which also owns entities like Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line, Cunard Line has embraced modernity while retaining its tradition. 

Cunard Line Ships Listed by Age

The table below shows the ship’s name, class, age, gross registered tonnage, and how many guests it carries at double occupancy.

ShipClassYear LaunchedTonnagePassenger Count
Queen AnnePinnacle2024113,0002,996
Queen ElizabethVista201090,9012,081
Queen VictoriaVista200790,0492,074
Queen Mary 2N/A2004149,2152,726

Queen Anne

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Queen Anne (Rendering courtesy of Cunard)
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Gross Tonnage:113,000
Entered Service:2024
Year Refurbished:N/A
Passenger Count:2,996 at double occupancy
Crew:1,225

Cunard Line is renowned for its ocean liners, offering traditional transatlantic crossings, as well as exclusive voyages across the globe. Whether you prefer the latest technology of Queen Anne or the timeless elegance of Queen Mary 2, each Cunard ship has a unique personality of its own.

Key Features: Admiral’s Lounge, Churchill’s, Commodore Club and Bar, Empire Casino Bar, Midship’s Lounge, Queen’s Room, Royal Court Theatre, The Zone, Grand Lobby, Grills Terrace, Hydro Pool, Royal Arcade, and The Pavillion Wellness Studio

Queen Elizabeth

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Queen Elizabeth (Photo courtesy of Cunard)
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Gross Tonnage:90,901
Entered Service:2010
Year Refurbished:2018
Passenger Count:2,081 at double occupancy
Crew:900

Key Features: Commodore Club, The Grills Lounge, Empire Casino, Britannia Club, Grand Lobby, Queen’s Room, Royal Court Theatre, The Play Zone, Admiral’s Lounge, Cunarders’ Gallery, Hydropool, Queen’s Arcade, and Royal Spa and Fitness Centre

Queen Victoria

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Queen Victoria (Photo courtesy of Cunard)
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Gross Tonnage:90,049
Entered Service:2007
Year Refurbished:2017
Passenger Count:2,074 at double occupancy
Crew:900

Key Features: Commodore Club, Hemispheres, The Grills Lounge, Cunardia, Grand Lobby, Queen’s Room, Royal Court Theatre, Winter Garden, Yacht Club, Teen Zone, The Play Zone, Grills Terrace, Pavillion Pool, Royal Fitness Centre, and Royal Arcade

Queen Mary 2

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Queen Mary 2 (Photo courtesy of Cunard)
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Gross Tonnage:149,215
Entered Service:2004
Year Refurbished:2016
Passenger Count:2726 at double occupancy
Crew:1,253

Key Features: Champagne Bar, Chart Room, Commodore Club, Terrace Bar, Empire Casino, Queens Room, Atlantic Room, Deck Games, G32, Grand Lobby, Illuminations, Royal Court Theatre, The Play Zone, Winter Garden, Minnows Pool, Splash Pool, and Therapy Pool

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