Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
- Cruises
- 99
- From
- $399
Ship comparison
Caribbean Princess vs Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Silhouette
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $364
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Caribbean Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2003. Celebrity Silhouette is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,886 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Caribbean Princess if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or more of a party: it outscores Celebrity Silhouette for active (7.0 vs 6.0), family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) and party (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Celebrity Silhouette if you want more culture, more crew per passenger or a newer ship: it outscores Caribbean Princess for cultural (7.7 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 2003).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Caribbean Princess | Celebrity Silhouette | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2011 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 112,861 | 122,400 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 2,886 |
| Crew | 1,163 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 1.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 42.4 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 16 |
| Length | 952 ft | 1,063 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 99 | 30 |
| Upcoming sailings | 118 | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–49 nights | 4–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $399 | $364 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Caribbean Princess leads on 3 of the ten, Celebrity Silhouette on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
Until Royal Princess came on the scene, Caribbean Princess was the largest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet. When she launched in 2004, this ship was a game changer for Princess and it helped define the brand. Now, it stands as a standard in cruising.
Highlights
- 881 cabins with private balconies
- Five pools, plus two splash pools
- Family-friendly cruising with supervised youth programs
- Adults-only retreat at the Sanctuary
Sailing now
99 cruises on sale, from $399.
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Silhouette
You have an outstanding option for cruising Europe and the Caribbean with Celebrity Silhouette from Celebrity Cruises. Highlights include the Lawn Club Grill, The Porch, The Alcoves, The Art Studio, The Hideaway and the overall cosmopolitan style that has become synonymous with the Solstice-class ships.
Highlights
- Celebrity's iconic Lawn Club
- Take a painting class with a Master Artist at The Art Studio
- Enjoy the flavorful joys of outdoor grilling at the interactive Lawn Club Grill
- Dine at Qsine where you order food and wine from an iPad menu
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $364.
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Questions
Caribbean Princess or Celebrity Silhouette?
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette is bigger at 122,400 gross tons, against 112,861 gross tons for Caribbean Princess. Caribbean Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Celebrity Silhouette carries 2,886.
Which ship is newer, Caribbean Princess or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2003 for Caribbean Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Silhouette, with 42.4 gross tons per passenger against 36.6 on Caribbean Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Silhouette, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Caribbean Princess.
Which is better for families?
Caribbean Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Celebrity Silhouette.
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