Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $949
Ship comparison
Celebrity Equinox vs Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
- Cruises
- 189
- From
- $719
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009. Nieuw Statendam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated dining or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Nieuw Statendam for family friendly (7.0 vs 5.0), dining (10.0 vs 8.0) and entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Nieuw Statendam if you want a newer ship, more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for party (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2009) and its cruises start from $719 (vs $949).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Equinox | Nieuw Statendam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2018 (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 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 45 | 189 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 201 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–17 nights | 7–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $949 | $719 (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, Nieuw Statendam 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
45 cruises on sale, from $949.
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
The 2,650-passenger Nieuw Statendam from Holland America debuted in December 2018 as the second in the new Pinnacle class for the cruise line. The ship features several of the innovative venues that were introduced on sister ship Koningsdam as well as a few firsts, including a new specialty restaurant.
Sailing now
189 cruises on sale, from $719.
Questions
Celebrity Equinox or Nieuw Statendam?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Nieuw Statendam?
Celebrity Equinox is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Nieuw Statendam. Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852 passengers and Nieuw Statendam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Nieuw Statendam?
Nieuw Statendam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2009 for Celebrity Equinox.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Equinox, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 37.5 on Nieuw Statendam. 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 Nieuw Statendam.
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 Nieuw Statendam.
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