Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Constellation
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $522
Ship comparison
Celebrity Constellation vs Noordam
Holland America Line
Noordam
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $824
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Constellation is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,038 passengers, in service since 2002. Noordam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,924 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Celebrity Constellation if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Noordam 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.
Noordam does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Constellation | Noordam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2005 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 91,000 | 82,318 |
| Passengers | 2,038 | 1,924 |
| Crew | 999 | 800 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.7 (better) | 42.8 |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 965 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 46 | 46 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 81 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–16 nights | 7–69 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $522 (better) | $824 |
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 9 of the ten, Noordam on 0, with 1 level.
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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
46 cruises on sale, from $522.
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Holland America Line
Noordam
Launched in 2006, ms Noordam became the newest member of Holland America's renowned Vista class ships.
Highlights
- Varied itineraries including Oceania and the South Pacific as well as the Panama Canal.
- Fine, curated classic and modern art; don't miss the great photography collection.
- Dining options are plentiful and you can even learn to cook or experience state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking lessons taught by Master Chefs or culinary guests
Sailing now
46 cruises on sale, from $824.
Questions
Celebrity Constellation or Noordam?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Constellation or Noordam?
Celebrity Constellation is bigger at 91,000 gross tons, against 82,318 gross tons for Noordam. Celebrity Constellation carries 2,038 passengers and Noordam carries 1,924.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Constellation or Noordam?
Noordam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 2002 for Celebrity Constellation.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Constellation, with 44.7 gross tons per passenger against 42.8 on Noordam. 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 2.4 on Noordam.
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 Noordam.
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