Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $876
Ship comparison
Celebrity Equinox vs Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
- Cruises
- 91
- From
- $447
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009. Costa Deliziosa is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 2,826 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores Costa Deliziosa for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 2.0), romantic (9.0 vs 2.0) and dining (10.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Costa Deliziosa if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $447 (vs $876) and it has 91 cruises on sale (vs 41).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Equinox | Costa Deliziosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2010 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 92,600 |
| Passengers | 2,852 | 2,826 |
| Crew | 1,250 | 1,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 32.8 |
| Decks | 14 | 16 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 41 | 91 |
| Upcoming sailings | 78 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 17 nights | 3 to 139 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $876 | $447 (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 10 of the ten, Costa Deliziosa on 0.
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- Spa & fitness
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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.
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
On Costa Deliziosa, cruising becomes an art. The majestic "Sphere" by Arnaldo Pomodoro in the Great Hall welcomes cruise passengers to a world of sparkling beauty.
Sailing now
91 cruises on sale, from $447.
Questions
Celebrity Equinox or Costa Deliziosa?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Costa Deliziosa?
Celebrity Equinox is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 92,600 gross tons for Costa Deliziosa. Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852 passengers and Costa Deliziosa carries 2,826.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Costa Deliziosa?
Costa Deliziosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2009 for Celebrity Equinox.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Equinox, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 32.8 on Costa Deliziosa. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Equinox, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Costa Deliziosa.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Equinox scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Costa Deliziosa.
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