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Celebrity Equinox vs Celebrity Infinity

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009. Celebrity Infinity is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,170 passengers, in service since 2001.

Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want better-rated dining, a newer ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores Celebrity Infinity for dining (10.0 vs 7.8) and romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2009 (vs 2001).

Choose Celebrity Infinity if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 9.0), active (7.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Celebrity EquinoxCelebrity Infinity
Cruise line Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises
Ship size Large Large
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2009 (better) 2001
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2019 (better) 2007
Gross tonnage 122,000 91,000
Passengers 2,852 2,170
Crew 1,250 999
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.3 2.2 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 42.8 (better) 41.9
Decks 14 12
Length 1,041 ft 965 ft
Beam 121 ft 105 ft
Speed 28 mph 28 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 (better) 7 / 10
Cruises on sale 45 58
Upcoming sailings 83 93
Cruise lengths 7–17 nights 7–13 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $949 $918 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Equinox leads on 3 of the ten, Celebrity Infinity on 5, with 2 level.

  • Active Celebrity Equinox: 6.0 Celebrity Infinity: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature Celebrity Equinox: 6.0 Celebrity Infinity: 7.0
  • Cultural Celebrity Equinox: 8.0 Celebrity Infinity: 8.0
  • Dining Celebrity Equinox: 10.0 Celebrity Infinity: 7.8
  • Entertainment Celebrity Equinox: 7.0 Celebrity Infinity: 7.4
  • Family friendly Celebrity Equinox: 7.0 Celebrity Infinity: 8.0
  • Party Celebrity Equinox: 4.0 Celebrity Infinity: 4.0
  • Romantic Celebrity Equinox: 9.0 Celebrity Infinity: 8.0
  • Spa & fitness Celebrity Equinox: 9.0 Celebrity Infinity: 10.0
  • Staterooms Celebrity Equinox: 9.0 Celebrity Infinity: 8.0

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Equinox

The 2,852-guest Celebrity Equinox takes premium cruising to new heights with a mix of classic Celebrity Cruises amenities and flourishes tailor-made for this equisite ship. Our recent sailing on Equinox shows that there's no compromise when it comes to onboard experiences as cruising begins to emerge full-throttle from the pandemic.

Highlights

  • Lawn Club
  • Martini Bar
  • Sky Observation Lounge
  • Equinox Theater

Sailing now

45 cruises on sale, from $949.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Infinity

Celebrity Infinity is infused with Solstice-class signature features while remaining true to her Millennium-class roots.

Highlights

  • Care for a hand-rolled cigar? Head to Michael's Club where you will find a well-stocked humidor, and aperitifs
  • Relax and rejuvenate at Canyon Ranch SpaClub
  • Be on the lookout for over 500 museum-quality pieces of art on display throughout the ship

Sailing now

58 cruises on sale, from $918.

Questions

Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Infinity?

Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Infinity?

Celebrity Equinox is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 91,000 gross tons for Celebrity Infinity. Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852 passengers and Celebrity Infinity carries 2,170.

Which ship is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Infinity?

Celebrity Equinox is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2001 for Celebrity Infinity.

Which has more space per passenger?

Celebrity Equinox, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 41.9 on Celebrity Infinity. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

Celebrity Infinity, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Celebrity Equinox.

Which is better for families?

Celebrity Infinity scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Celebrity Equinox.

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