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In numbers: Queen Elizabeth
Every wondered how many bottles of champagne are consumed on Queen Elizabeth each day? We have the answer, and many more facts and titbits about our well-loved ship, in this special article.
5 min
21 Sep 2024
Build and launch
Built at Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, Queen Elizabeth was named by her godmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in Southampton in October 2010. The ship’s interior pays homage to Cunard’s original RMS Queen Elizabeth, with an art deco inspired design. Coupled with the ship’s exciting entertainment options and warm and friendly crew, Queen Elizabeth is a firm favourite with guests the world over.
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Staterooms and suites
Queen Elizabeth boasts a total of 1,045 staterooms, including nine dedicated single rooms and 738 private balcony staterooms. There are nine different styles of accommodation, of which the largest, her Grand Suites, offer up to 138m² of space. The ship’s six grand suites – the Thompson, Britten, Rostron, Bisset, Charles, and Illingworth Suites - are named after Cunard Commodores who were knighted for their services to king and country.
Venues and special features
As you embark Queen Elizabeth, you will be welcomed into the impressive triple-height Grand Lobby that displays a marquetry panel by David Linley. Nearby is a two-storey library complete with a leaded glass ceiling and around 6,000 books.
Outside, enjoy her covered Games Deck, featuring paddle tennis, croquet, and bowls. Queen Elizabeth also features two outdoor swimming pools and five whirlpools; not including the additional pools found within Mareel spa.
In the evening, you can dance on one of the world’s largest ocean-going dance floors in the Queens Room or visit the three-deck Royal Court Theatre. This stunning venue seats 800 guests and even offers a selection of private boxes – which guests can book on board for an extra-special evening.
Dining
As on all Cunard ships, the main dining restaurants on Queen Elizabeth include the two-deck Britannia Restaurant, the Britannia Club restaurant, the sophisticated and intimate Princess Grill restaurant, and the Queens Grill restaurant. In addition, guests have the option to dine at alternative dining options, including Steakhouse at The Verandah and Café Carinthia. A Cunard guest favourite, the Golden Lion, serves traditional British pub staples such as a pie of the day, while the informal Lido Restaurant offers buffet-style breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks. An intimate alternative dining experience, Dinner at the Lido, also opens for dinner each evening. And, if you’re enjoying your time by the pool, you can visit the Lido Grill during the day for a spot of casual, al fresco dining.
Wellness and beauty
Similar to her sister ships, Queen Elizabeth is home to Mareel Wellness & Beauty, a Cunard exclusive spa offering treatments inspired by the oceans. Facilities include a large thalassotherapy pool, a wellness suite for seaweed bathing rituals, a meditation room with acoustic resonance loungers, sound therapy facilities, a multifunctional fitness centre and studio space, and a large gymnasium with sea views.
Fun facts
- Queen Elizabeth features 12 guest decks and towers about 56 metres above the waterline, almost equal to the height of a 21-storey building.
- The ship has three anchors – two are in use and one is carried as a spare.
- 327 bottles of champagne, 297 bottles of red wine, and 327 of white wine are consumed on Queen Elizabeth each day, along with 287 litres of fruit juice.
- Almost 5,870kg of smoked salmon, 15,817kg of breakfast cereal, and 54,947kg of scrambled eggs are eaten on board each year.
- Annual tea consumption on board Queen Elizabeth would almost fill an Olympic-size swimming pool. More than 2,615 tea bags are used daily. Additionally, 26,789kg of coffee is used each year.
