Q1Queens Grill Grand Suite
Queens Grill suite accommodation with Queens Grill dining. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 6, 7
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard ship guide
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Queen Elizabeth in Sydney, December 2022 · Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth is a Cunard cruise ship of the Vista class, in service since 2010. She measures 90,901 gross tons and carries 2,092 guests. She sails Alaska, Asia, Australia and New Zealand itineraries. We rate her 3.7 out of 5.
Queen Elizabeth is a modified Vista-class ship built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone and in service since October 2010. Her layout is close to Queen Victoria's, but her decor pays tribute to the earlier Queen Elizabeth and Queen Elizabeth 2, with many Art Deco touches recalling the 1930s. She measures about 90,900 gross tons and carries 2,092 guests in lower berths. A two-week refit at Damen Shiprepair Brest in January 2019 updated cabins, corridors, the spa and shops. Since 2019 she has spent summers in Alaska sailing from Vancouver, with spring seasons in Japan and southern-summer seasons in Australia.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,092
- More guests than 71% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 2010
- Refitted 2019
- Length
- 294 m
- Longer than 77% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 16
Queen Elizabeth is bigger than 63% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 71%. At 43.5 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 72% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5, fleet average 4.3
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.3
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Cunard fleet average across 4 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Vista class
Queen Elizabeth is one of 2 Vista class ships. Queen Victoria (2007) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth this ship | 2010 | 3.7/5 | |||
| Queen Victoria | 2007 | 3.7/5 |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Current published plan · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
All decks
Current published plan · bow to the right
1045 cabins mapped in this edition. Hover, focus or tap a cabin for its grade and details.
Check the pool and buffet footprint overhead
On this deck: Pavilion Pool · Garden Lounge · Lido buffet · Lido Pool Club
On this deck: Royal Court Theatre (upper) · Promenade · Royal Arcade · Library
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF
Cabin grades
Compare every grade in this plan edition. Cabins within a grade can differ in layout and balcony size.
Q2Queens Grill Master Suite
Queens Grill suite accommodation with Queens Grill dining. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 7
Q3Queens Grill Penthouse Suite
Queens Grill suite accommodation with Queens Grill dining. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4, 5, 6, 8
Q4Queens Grill Penthouse Suite
Queens Grill suite accommodation with Queens Grill dining. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 7
Q5Queens Grill Suite
Queens Grill suite accommodation with Queens Grill dining. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4, 5, 8
Q6Queens Grill Suite
Queens Grill suite accommodation with Queens Grill dining. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4, 5, 7, 8
P1Princess Grill Suite
Princess Grill suite accommodation with a private balcony and Princess Grill dining. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 7, 8
P2Princess Grill Suite
Princess Grill suite accommodation with a private balcony and Princess Grill dining. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4, 5, 6
A1Britannia Club Balcony
A private balcony with Britannia Club dining. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 6, 7, 8
A2Britannia Club Balcony
A private balcony with Britannia Club dining. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 8
BABritannia Balcony
A private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 5, 6, 7
BBBritannia Balcony
A private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 5, 6, 7, 8
BCBritannia Balcony
A private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4, 8
BDBritannia Balcony
A private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 5, 6, 7
BEBritannia Balcony
A private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
BFBritannia Balcony
A private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4, 8
CABritannia Balcony — partially obstructed view
A private balcony. The plan identifies an obstructed or partially obstructed view; check the exact cabin’s obstruction. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 5
CBBritannia Balcony — partially obstructed view
A private balcony. The plan identifies an obstructed or partially obstructed view; check the exact cabin’s obstruction. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4, 5
EBBritannia Oceanview
An outside window rather than a private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 1
ECBritannia Oceanview
An outside window rather than a private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 1
EFBritannia Oceanview
An outside window rather than a private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 1, 6
FBBritannia Oceanview — obstructed view
An outside window rather than a private balcony. The published grade has an obstructed view. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4
FCBritannia Oceanview — obstructed view
An outside window rather than a private balcony. The published grade has an obstructed view. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4
GABritannia Deluxe Inside
Interior accommodation without an outside window or private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 6, 8
GBBritannia Deluxe Inside
Interior accommodation without an outside window or private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 1
GCBritannia Deluxe Inside
Interior accommodation without an outside window or private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 1
IABritannia Inside
Interior accommodation without an outside window or private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 7, 8
IDBritannia Inside
Interior accommodation without an outside window or private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 5, 6, 7
IEBritannia Inside
Interior accommodation without an outside window or private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4, 5, 6, 8
IFBritannia Inside
Interior accommodation without an outside window or private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 4, 8
KCBritannia Single Oceanview
An outside window rather than a private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 2
LCBritannia Single Inside
Interior accommodation without an outside window or private balcony. Grade identifies the category and location in this edition. Individual layouts and views can differ; confirm the specific cabin with Cunard.
Decks: 2
Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Decks 5–7, away from lifts and service doors
Shortlist the middle accommodation decks
Choose a room with cabins directly above and below. These middle accommodation decks offer a useful starting point for light sleepers; check connecting doors, laundrettes and the precise corridor position.
Why we flag this
Cunard’s plans show the main accommodation stack on Decks 4–8. Quieter is a location-based candidate, not a tested sound rating. Check the source plan.
Deck 8, below Deck 9 public spaces
Check the pool and buffet footprint overhead
Pavilion Pool, the Garden Lounge, the Lido buffet and the aft Lido Pool Club are on Deck 9. Check whether your cabin sits below loungers, seating, a food-service area or gym equipment; those locations can bring footsteps and setup noise.
Why we flag this
Cunard’s outdoor-spaces and buffet guides place the pools and Lido on Deck 9. Compare the exact footprint rather than rejecting every Deck 8 cabin. Check the source plan.
Deck 1, below Deck 2 entertainment
Look above lower-deck cabins before booking
Compare a Deck 1 cabin with the Queens Room, casino, Golden Lion and restaurant above. A light sleeper should investigate any overlap with music, dancing or food-service areas.
Why we flag this
The Deck 2 diagram locates these venues. Their presence establishes an adjacency to investigate, not a confirmed noise complaint. Check the source plan.
Deck 2, cabins 2002–2018 shown beside the casino
Single cabins next to the casino need a closer look
These single cabins share the entertainment deck near the casino and the route to the Royal Court Theatre. Check corridor traffic and sound separation if you turn in early.
Verified cabin references
2002 · 2004 · 2006 · 2008 · 2010 · 2012 · 2014 · 2016 · 2018
Why we flag this
The official Deck 2 artwork shows these exact even-numbered cabins beside the casino; Golden Lion is across the public area. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Cunard interactive deck artwork, checked October 2026. Reviewed 2026-10-20.
Photos
1 photo
Queen Elizabeth in Sydney, December 2022Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth is operated by Cunard and belongs to its Vista class.
What are Queen Elizabeth's sister ships?
Queen Elizabeth is one of 2 Vista class ships. Queen Victoria (2007) is in service.
How big is Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth measures 90,901 gross tons and 294 metres in length, with 16 decks.
How does Queen Elizabeth compare in size with other cruise ships?
Queen Elizabeth is bigger than 63% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 71%. At 43.5 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 72% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Queen Elizabeth feel?
Queen Elizabeth has a passenger space ratio of 43.5: 90,901 gross tons for 2,092 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Queen Elizabeth feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Queen Elizabeth carry?
Queen Elizabeth carries 2,092 guests at double occupancy.
When did Queen Elizabeth enter service?
Queen Elizabeth entered service in 2010 and was last refurbished in 2019.
Where does Queen Elizabeth sail?
Queen Elizabeth sails Alaska, Asia and Australia and New Zealand itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Queen Elizabeth?
Cunard publishes the deck plans for Queen Elizabeth; this page links to Official full ship deck plans (November 2025 edition).
How is Queen Elizabeth rated?
Cruises Frog rates Queen Elizabeth 3.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on Queen Elizabeth?
For the “Current published plan” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Decks 5–7, away from lifts and service doors: Choose a room with cabins directly above and below. These middle accommodation decks offer a useful starting point for light sleepers; check connecting doors, laundrettes and the precise corridor position. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Queen Elizabeth?
For the “Current published plan” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 8, below Deck 9 public spaces: Pavilion Pool, the Garden Lounge, the Lido buffet and the aft Lido Pool Club are on Deck 9. Check whether your cabin sits below loungers, seating, a food-service area or gym equipment; those locations can bring footsteps and setup noise. Deck 1, below Deck 2 entertainment: Compare a Deck 1 cabin with the Queens Room, casino, Golden Lion and restaurant above. A light sleeper should investigate any overlap with music, dancing or food-service areas. Deck 2, cabins 2002–2018 shown beside the casino (cabins 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018): These single cabins share the entertainment deck near the casino and the route to the Royal Court Theatre. Check corridor traffic and sound separation if you turn in early. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Queen Elizabeth deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Current published plan”, reviewed 2026-10-20. Confirm the exact layout with the cruise line.
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