Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $949
Ship comparison
Celebrity Equinox vs Silver Whisper
Silversea
Silver Whisper
- Cruises
- 58
- From
- $3,400
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009. Silver Whisper is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or a bigger ship: it outscores Silver Whisper for family friendly (7.0 vs 2.0) and party (4.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it carries 2,852 passengers (vs 382).
Choose Silver Whisper if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for active (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 74.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 42.8) and it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 2.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Equinox | Silver Whisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Silversea |
| Ship size | Large | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 28,258 |
| Passengers | 2,852 | 382 |
| Crew | 1,250 | 302 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 1.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 74.0 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 10 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 610 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 82 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 45 | 58 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 97 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–17 nights | 7–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $949 (better) | $3,400 |
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 3 of the ten, Silver Whisper on 3, with 4 level.
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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
45 cruises on sale, from $949.
Silversea
Silver Whisper
Competing in the ultra-luxury segment alongside lines like Seabourn, Crystal and Regent Seven Seas, Silversea is a small privately owned line with a strong Italian influence and heritage. The focus is on offering a comfortable, stylish and personal approach to cruising with an emphasis on food and service.
Highlights
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Show Lounge
- Relaxing spa treatments at the Spa at Silversea
- Teak chaise lounges and whirlpools on the pool deck
- Cognacs along with a premium selection of cigars for purchase at Connoisseur's Corner
Sailing now
58 cruises on sale, from $3,400.
Questions
Celebrity Equinox or Silver Whisper?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Silver Whisper?
Celebrity Equinox is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 28,258 gross tons for Silver Whisper. Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852 passengers and Silver Whisper carries 382.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Silver Whisper?
Celebrity Equinox is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2001 for Silver Whisper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Whisper, with 74.0 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?
Silver Whisper, with one crew member for every 1.3 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 2.0 for Silver Whisper.
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