Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Infinity
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $849
Ship comparison
Celebrity Infinity vs Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
- Cruises
- 176
- From
- $599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Infinity is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,170 passengers, in service since 2001. Queen Elizabeth is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,068 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Celebrity Infinity if you want a more family-friendly ship, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Queen Elizabeth for family friendly (8.0 vs 5.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Queen Elizabeth if you want a newer ship, more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Celebrity Infinity for party (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2001) and its cruises start from $599 (vs $849).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Infinity | Queen Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2010 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2007 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 91,000 | 90,900 |
| Passengers | 2,170 | 2,068 |
| Crew | 999 | 1,005 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.9 | 44.0 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 16 |
| Length | 965 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 55 | 176 |
| Upcoming sailings | 89 | 193 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 13 nights | 3 to 113 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $849 | $599 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Infinity leads on 5 of the ten, Queen Elizabeth on 2, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Infinity
Celebrity Infinity is infused with Solstice-class signature features while remaining true to her Millennium-class roots.
Highlights
- Care for a hand-rolled cigar? Head to Michael's Club where you will find a well-stocked humidor, and aperitifs
- Relax and rejuvenate at Canyon Ranch SpaClub
- Be on the lookout for over 500 museum-quality pieces of art on display throughout the ship
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $849.
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Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth of Cunard Line received the royal treatment in 2010 when Her Majesty the Queen formally named the ship. When it joined sister ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, Elizabeth became a favorite among many travelers who adore her rich Art Deco interiors and plush decor.
Highlights
- Traditional afternoon tea is served by white-gloved waiters in the Queens Room.
- Dance to a live band in the Queens Room, where gentleman dance hosts are available to partner with solo women travelers.
- Enjoy a drink of champagne or afternoon tea in the Garden Lounge, inspired by Kew Gardens London.
- Listen to lectures by leading authors, entertainers, celebrities, politicians and historians in the Cunard Insights Program.
Sailing now
176 cruises on sale, from $599.
Questions
Celebrity Infinity or Queen Elizabeth?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Infinity or Queen Elizabeth?
Celebrity Infinity is bigger at 91,000 gross tons, against 90,900 gross tons for Queen Elizabeth. Celebrity Infinity carries 2,170 passengers and Queen Elizabeth carries 2,068.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Infinity or Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2001 for Celebrity Infinity.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Elizabeth, with 44.0 gross tons per passenger against 41.9 on Celebrity Infinity. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Queen Elizabeth, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.2 on Celebrity Infinity.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Infinity scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Queen Elizabeth.
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