Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Constellation
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $526
Ship comparison
Celebrity Constellation vs Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $429
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Constellation is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,038 passengers, in service since 2002. Nieuw Amsterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,106 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Celebrity Constellation if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Nieuw Amsterdam for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), family friendly (7.7 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (6.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Nieuw Amsterdam if you want a newer ship or a lower starting fare: its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2002) and its cruises start from $429 (vs $526).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Constellation | Nieuw Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2010 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 91,000 | 86,700 |
| Passengers | 2,038 | 2,106 |
| Crew | 999 | 929 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.7 (better) | 41.2 |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 965 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 42 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 79 | 132 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 16 nights | 4 to 41 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $526 | $429 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Constellation leads on 7 of the ten, Nieuw Amsterdam on 2, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Constellation
Celebrity Constellation is a ship that appeals to upscale travelers looking for a hip and happening cruise experience.
Highlights
- Specialty dining options include Tuscan Grille, a grill experience at sea.
- Don't miss Cellar Masters, which offers you tastes of wines from around the world.
- Spend that day at the AquaSpa, enjoy the hydropool or get a massage.
- Be active. Use the basketball court, golf simulator or jogging track.
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $526.
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Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America is perfect for people who enjoy a sophisticated and refined environment built on a long maritime heritage. Holland America has been transporting passengers around the world for more than 140 years.
Highlights
- Take in the fine art collection, including works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
- Enjoy the spine tingling and extraordinary outdoor-view glass elevators.
- Work off some of the great meals at the largest gymnasium ever built for a Holland America Line ship.
- Learn the history! Nieuw Amsterdam IV continues the proud tradition of her name and evolution of Holland America Line's sophisticated mid-sized ships.
Sailing now
81 cruises on sale, from $429.
Questions
Celebrity Constellation or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Constellation or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Celebrity Constellation is bigger at 91,000 gross tons, against 86,700 gross tons for Nieuw Amsterdam. Celebrity Constellation carries 2,038 passengers and Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Constellation or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2002 for Celebrity Constellation.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Constellation, with 44.7 gross tons per passenger against 41.2 on Nieuw Amsterdam. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Constellation, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Nieuw Amsterdam.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Constellation scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.7 out of 10, against 6.0 for Nieuw Amsterdam.
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