Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $876
Ship comparison
Celebrity Equinox vs Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Silhouette
- Cruises
- 28
- From
- $364
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009. Celebrity Silhouette is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,886 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want more adventure and nature, better-rated dining or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Celebrity Silhouette for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 3.0), dining (10.0 vs 7.8) and spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Celebrity Silhouette if you want a lower starting fare or more crew per passenger: its cruises start from $364 (vs $876) and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Equinox | Celebrity Silhouette | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2011 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 122,400 |
| Passengers | 2,852 | 2,886 |
| Crew | 1,250 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 1.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 42.4 |
| Decks | 14 | 16 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 1,063 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 41 | 28 |
| Upcoming sailings | 78 | 67 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 17 nights | 4 to 13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $876 | $364 (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 5 of the ten, Celebrity Silhouette on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
41 cruises on sale, from $876.
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
28 cruises on sale, from $364.
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Questions
Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Silhouette?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette is bigger at 122,400 gross tons, against 122,000 gross tons for Celebrity Equinox. Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852 passengers and Celebrity Silhouette carries 2,886.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2009 for Celebrity Equinox.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Equinox, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 42.4 on Celebrity Silhouette. 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 2.3 on Celebrity Equinox.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10.
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