Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $949
Ship comparison
Celebrity Equinox vs Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
- Cruises
- 143
- From
- $359
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009. Queen Mary 2 is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,620 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated dining or a more romantic trip: it outscores Queen Mary 2 for family friendly (7.0 vs 4.0), dining (10.0 vs 7.7) and romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Queen Mary 2 if you want a lower starting fare, more space per passenger or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $359 (vs $949) and it has 57.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 42.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Equinox | Queen Mary 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 151,400 |
| Passengers | 2,852 | 2,620 |
| Crew | 1,250 | 1,253 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 57.8 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 17 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 148 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 35 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 45 | 143 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 204 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–17 nights | 2–35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $949 | $359 (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, Queen Mary 2 on 2, with 3 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.
Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
The ocean liner Queen Mary 2, flagship of the 184-year-old Cunard Line, embodies the grace and classic heritage of ships from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. She is the only ship in operation that retains a scheduled transatlantic service, from New York to England and back.
Highlights
- The planetarium shows
- Lectures by leading academics, scientists, politicians, entertainers and historians
- Canyon Ranch Spa and Thalassotherapy pool, if you can afford it
- The transatlantic crossings from New York to Southampton are really one of a kind.
Sailing now
143 cruises on sale, from $359.
Questions
Celebrity Equinox or Queen Mary 2?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Queen Mary 2?
Queen Mary 2 is bigger at 151,400 gross tons, against 122,000 gross tons for Celebrity Equinox. Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852 passengers and Queen Mary 2 carries 2,620.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Queen Mary 2?
Celebrity Equinox is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2004 for Queen Mary 2.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Mary 2, with 57.8 gross tons per passenger against 42.8 on Celebrity Equinox. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Queen Mary 2, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Celebrity Equinox.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Equinox scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Queen Mary 2.
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