Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $876
Ship comparison
Celebrity Equinox vs Koningsdam
Holland America Line
Koningsdam
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009. Koningsdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want better-rated dining, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Koningsdam for dining (10.0 vs 7.0), spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and family friendly (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Koningsdam if you want a lower starting fare, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for party (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $399 (vs $876) and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2009).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Equinox | Koningsdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2016 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,852 | 2,650 |
| Crew | 1,250 | 1,025 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 37.5 |
| Decks | 14 | 12 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 41 | 45 |
| Upcoming sailings | 78 | 96 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 17 nights | 4 to 35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $876 | $399 (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 7 of the ten, Koningsdam on 2, with 1 level.
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- Party
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- 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.
Holland America Line
Koningsdam
Launched in April 2016, ms Koningsdam from Holland America Line helped usher in the new Pinnacle class of ships for the venerable cruise line. The 2,650-passenger ship is the first in more than a century to bear the name Koningsdam (pronounced CONE-ings-dam, not CON), which honors Willem-Alexander, the first king of the Netherlands.
Highlights
- Billboard Onboard features Top 50 music for passengers
- Hands-on kitchen in the Culinary Arts Center
Sailing now
45 cruises on sale, from $399.
Questions
Celebrity Equinox or Koningsdam?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Koningsdam?
Celebrity Equinox is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Koningsdam. Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852 passengers and Koningsdam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Koningsdam?
Koningsdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2009 for Celebrity Equinox.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Equinox, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 37.5 on Koningsdam. 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 Koningsdam.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Equinox scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for Koningsdam.
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