Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Infinity
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $849
Ship comparison
Celebrity Infinity vs Serenade of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Serenade of the Seas
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $219
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Infinity is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,170 passengers, in service since 2001. Serenade of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,110 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Celebrity Infinity if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores Serenade of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 6.0), dining (7.8 vs 6.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Serenade of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare or more of a party: it outscores Celebrity Infinity for party (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $219 (vs $849).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Infinity | Serenade of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2003 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2007 | 2015 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 91,000 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 2,170 | 2,110 |
| Crew | 999 | 891 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.9 | 42.7 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 12 |
| Length | 965 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 131 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 55 | 44 |
| Upcoming sailings | 89 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 13 nights | 3 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $849 | $219 (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 4 of the ten, Serenade of the Seas on 1, with 5 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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Royal Caribbean
Serenade of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas from Royal Caribbean combines speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and a personable crew. Among the ship's highlights are the nine-story glass-constructed Centrum, glass elevators facing the sea and the highest percentage of outside cabins in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Highlights
- Vegas-style gambling in Casino Royale
- Vintages, Royal Caribbean's first wine bar
- The 1960s vibe at R Bar
- Rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course
Sailing now
44 cruises on sale, from $219.
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Questions
Celebrity Infinity or Serenade of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Infinity or Serenade of the Seas?
Celebrity Infinity is bigger at 91,000 gross tons, against 90,090 gross tons for Serenade of the Seas. Celebrity Infinity carries 2,170 passengers and Serenade of the Seas carries 2,110.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Infinity or Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 2001 for Celebrity Infinity.
Which has more space per passenger?
Serenade of the Seas, with 42.7 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?
Celebrity Infinity, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Serenade of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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