Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $949
Ship comparison
Celebrity Equinox vs Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $619
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009. Celebrity Solstice is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want better-rated dining or a more romantic trip: it outscores Celebrity Solstice for dining (10.0 vs 7.5) and romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Celebrity Solstice if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more crew per passenger: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $619 (vs $949) 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 Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2008 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 122,000 |
| Passengers | 2,852 | 2,850 |
| 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 | 42.8 |
| Decks | 14 | 19 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 1,041 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 45 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 71 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–17 nights | 4–18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $949 | $619 (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 Solstice on 3, 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
45 cruises on sale, from $949.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Solstice is the Solstice-class namesake vessel from Celebrity Cruises. When it debuted in 2008, the ship delivered several firsts at sea. Among these new innovations was the Lawn Club, an open-air deck with real grass and plants offering a tranquil place to relax while at sea.
Highlights
- The Martini Bar, near the Atrium, is the perfect pre-dinner or after-dinner spot for drinks.
- Celebrity Life activities include a variety of fun and engaging events throughout the day.
- The new glass blowing classes in conjunction with Hollywood Hot Glass let you create your own personal souvenir.
- Get your country club on at the Lawn Club.
Sailing now
47 cruises on sale, from $619.
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Questions
Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Solstice?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Solstice?
They are the same size, 122,000 gross tons each. Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852 passengers and Celebrity Solstice carries 2,850.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Solstice?
Celebrity Equinox is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2008 for Celebrity Solstice.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 42.8 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Solstice, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Celebrity Equinox.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Solstice scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.5 out of 10, against 7.0 for Celebrity Equinox.
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