Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $949
Ship comparison
Celebrity Equinox vs Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruises
Sapphire Princess
- Cruises
- 107
- From
- $228
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009. Sapphire Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want better-rated dining, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Sapphire Princess for dining (10.0 vs 7.0), adventure & nature (6.0 vs 4.0) and spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Sapphire Princess if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for active (7.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $228 (vs $949).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Equinox | Sapphire Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 115,875 |
| Passengers | 2,852 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,250 | 1,238 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 43.4 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 13 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 45 | 107 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 113 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–17 nights | 2–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $949 | $228 (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, Sapphire Princess on 4, with 1 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.
Princess Cruises
Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises is the perfect ship for sightseeing, featuring more than 700 balconies from which passengers can step out and enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze.
Highlights
- Cooking demonstrations and photography classes via ScholarShip@Sea
- Rest and relaxation in the Lotus Spa
Sailing now
107 cruises on sale, from $228.
Questions
Celebrity Equinox or Sapphire Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Sapphire Princess?
Celebrity Equinox is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 115,875 gross tons for Sapphire Princess. Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852 passengers and Sapphire Princess carries 2,670.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Sapphire Princess?
Celebrity Equinox is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2004 for Sapphire Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sapphire Princess, with 43.4 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?
Sapphire Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Celebrity Equinox.
Which is better for families?
Sapphire Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Celebrity Equinox.
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