Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Constellation
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $522
Ship comparison
Celebrity Constellation vs Queen Victoria
Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Constellation is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,038 passengers, in service since 2002. Queen Victoria is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 1,990 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Celebrity Constellation if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Queen Victoria 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 Queen Victoria if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores Celebrity Constellation for active (6.0 vs 5.0) and party (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $299 (vs $522).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Constellation | Queen Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2007 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | 2017 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 91,000 | 90,000 |
| Passengers | 2,038 | 1,990 |
| Crew | 999 | 981 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.7 | 45.2 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 16 |
| Length | 965 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 120 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 46 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–16 nights | 2–111 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $522 | $299 (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 3 of the ten, Queen Victoria on 4, with 3 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
46 cruises on sale, from $522.
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Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria joined the Cunard Line fleet in December 2007, making Victoria the second oldest of the cruise line's three ships alongside Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. Like all of them, its decor and style draws heavily on the line's British roots and is inspired by the colors and shapes of the Art Deco era.
Highlights
- Enjoy the shows on board in one of the private boxes while being served champagne and desserts.
- Enjoy traditional afternoon tea with white-glove waiter service in the Queens Room Ballroom.
- Dance to a live band in the Queens Room, where gentleman dance hosts are available to partner with solo women travellers.
- Listen to lectures by leading authors, entertainers, celebrities, politicians and historians as part of the Cunard Insights Program.
Sailing now
81 cruises on sale, from $299.
Questions
Celebrity Constellation or Queen Victoria?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Constellation or Queen Victoria?
Celebrity Constellation is bigger at 91,000 gross tons, against 90,000 gross tons for Queen Victoria. Celebrity Constellation carries 2,038 passengers and Queen Victoria carries 1,990.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Constellation or Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2002 for Celebrity Constellation.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Victoria, with 45.2 gross tons per passenger against 44.7 on Celebrity Constellation. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers.
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 Queen Victoria.
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