Cunard Line Fleet Guide 2026

Welcome to the ultimate Cunard Line Fleet Guide. Whether you are researching the iconic Queen Mary 2 ocean liner or looking up stats on the brand-new Queen Anne, this guide covers all the technical details you need to know. Updated for February 2026, this page provides a complete breakdown of the 4 active ships currently sailing under the historic Cunard banner.

Below, you’ll find everything from gross tonnages and passenger capacities to ship classes, launch years, and notable vessel history. You can also use the interactive table at the bottom of the page to sort the entire Cunard fleet by size, launch year, or class!

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Ocean Liner · 149,000+ Gross Tons · Purpose-Built


Queen Mary 2

Launched 2004

Ocean Liner  ·  Southampton / New York

Queen Mary 2

Serving as the flagship of the Cunard Line since 2004, she is incredibly unique as the only active, purpose-built ocean liner still in service today. Designed specifically for rough transatlantic crossings, she features a maximum speed of 30 knots, integrated electric propulsion, 40% more steel than a standard cruise ship, and the very first planetarium at sea.

149,215
Gross Tons
2,695
Guests
1,253
Crew
1,132 ft
Length

✦ Notable History

She was constructed to replace the aging Queen Elizabeth 2. Her final stages of construction in late 2003 were unfortunately marred by a tragic gangway collapse at the French shipyard. She was officially christened by Queen Elizabeth II in January 2004 and was conferred the historic RMS (Royal Mail Ship) prefix.

Pinnacle Class · 113,000 Gross Tons


Queen Anne

Launched 2024

Pinnacle Class  ·  Southampton, UK

Queen Anne

The newest Queen in the Cunard fleet, debuting as the 249th ship in the company's long history. Built as a Pinnacle-class ship (a platform shared with Holland America Line), she is currently the second largest vessel in Cunard's fleet behind the QM2. She brings a modernized yet classic aesthetic to the brand, featuring six grand suites named after famous Cunard waterways.

113,000
Gross Tons
2,996
Guests
1,225
Crew
1,058 ft
Length

✦ Notable History

She sailed her maiden voyage on May 3, 2024, from Southampton to Lisbon. In a break from usual Cunard traditions, she was officially christened in Liverpool in June 2024 by the city itself, acting as the ship's official godmother.

Vista Class · 90,000+ Gross Tons


Queen Elizabeth

Launched 2010

Vista Class  ·  Various

Queen Elizabeth

A modified Vista-class cruise ship, she brings a steeper stern and a slightly higher passenger capacity than her sister ship, Queen Victoria. While not a traditional ocean liner, her bow was constructed with heavier plating and a high freeboard to cope with transatlantic runs.

90,901
Gross Tons
2,092
Guests
1,000
Crew
964 ft
Length

✦ Notable History

She sailed her maiden voyage in October 2010. In June 2012, she famously met up with her fleetmates Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria in Southampton to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

🎬 Ship Videos

Queen Elizabeth Deck 2 Tour

Queen Elizabeth Deck 2 Tour

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Queen Elizabeth Deck 3 Tour

Queen Elizabeth Deck 3 Tour

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Queen Elizabeth Deck 9 Lido Tour

Queen Elizabeth Deck 9 Lido Tour

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Queen Elizabeth Casino Tour

Queen Elizabeth Casino Tour

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Queen Victoria

Launched 2007

Vista Class  ·  Various

Queen Victoria

At just over 90,000 gross tons, she is currently the smallest of Cunard's active ships. Built as a hybrid Vista-class ship, she blends the classic Cunard experience with modern cruising amenities. Eighty-five percent of her staterooms have ocean views, and she features an extensive use of glass in her superstructure.

90,049
Gross Tons
2,081
Guests
900
Crew
964 ft
Length

✦ Notable History

She embarked on her maiden voyage to northern Europe in December 2007. Shortly after, she embarked on her first world cruise, successfully circumnavigating the globe in 107 days.


Cunard Line Current 2026 Fleet List

Use the interactive table below to sort the active Cunard Line fleet by ship name, launch year, gross tonnage, or class.

ShipYear LaunchedGross TonnageGuest CapacityCrewLengthClass
Queen Mary 22004149,2152,6951,2531,132 ftOcean Liner
Queen Anne2024113,0002,9961,2251,058 ftPinnacle Class
Queen Elizabeth201090,9012,0921,000964 ftVista Class
Queen Victoria200790,0492,081900964 ftVista Class

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