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Queen ElizabethCabins & deck plans

This Queen Elizabeth guide covers 12 decks in the “Current published plan” edition. Compare the spaces above and below your cabin, open available diagrams to zoom, and confirm the plan for your sailing date.

Ship overview

Current published plan · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates

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.

  • 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.

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
Deck 12Deck plan
Queen Elizabeth, Deck 12: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 11Deck plan
Queen Elizabeth, Deck 11: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 10Deck plan
Queen Elizabeth, Deck 10: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 9Deck plan

On this deck: Pavilion Pool · Garden Lounge · Lido buffet · Lido Pool Club

Queen Elizabeth, Deck 9: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 8Deck plan
Queen Elizabeth, Deck 8: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 7Deck plan
Queen Elizabeth, Deck 7: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 6Deck plan
Queen Elizabeth, Deck 6: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 5Deck plan
Queen Elizabeth, Deck 5: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 4Deck plan
Queen Elizabeth, Deck 4: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 3Deck plan

On this deck: Royal Court Theatre (upper) · Promenade · Royal Arcade · Library

Queen Elizabeth, Deck 3: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 2Deck plan
Queen Elizabeth, Deck 2: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 1Deck plan
Queen Elizabeth, Deck 1: official cabin and venue layout
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.

Grand Suite bedroom on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s Grand Suite bedroom photo. Representative accommodation; individual cabins can differ. Cruise line photo

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

Master Suite dining area on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s Master Suite dining area photo. Representative accommodation; individual cabins can differ. Cruise line photo

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

Princess Grill Suite on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s Princess Grill Suite photo. Representative accommodation; individual cabins can differ. Cruise line photo

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

Princess Grill Suite on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s Princess Grill Suite photo. Representative accommodation; individual cabins can differ. Cruise line photo

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

Britannia Balcony on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s Britannia Balcony photo. Representative accommodation; individual cabins can differ. Cruise line photo

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

Britannia Balcony on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s Britannia Balcony photo. Representative accommodation; individual cabins can differ. Cruise line photo

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

Britannia Balcony on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s Britannia Balcony photo. Representative accommodation; individual cabins can differ. Cruise line photo

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

Britannia Balcony on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s Britannia Balcony photo. Representative accommodation; individual cabins can differ. Cruise line photo

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

Britannia Balcony on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s Britannia Balcony photo. Representative accommodation; individual cabins can differ. Cruise line photo

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

Britannia Balcony on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s Britannia Balcony photo. Representative accommodation; individual cabins can differ. Cruise line photo

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

Official cabin grades · checked 2026-10-22

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.

Queen Elizabeth: good & bad cabin FAQs

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.

Plan editions & primary sources

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