Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Millennium
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $1,307
Ship comparison
Celebrity Millennium vs Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $619
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Millennium is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,158 passengers, in service since 2000. Celebrity Solstice is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Celebrity Millennium if you want more of a party, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Celebrity Solstice for party (6.0 vs 4.0), adventure & nature (7.7 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Celebrity Solstice if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Celebrity Millennium for active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $619 (vs $1,307) and its maiden voyage was in 2008 (vs 2000).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Millennium | Celebrity Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2000 | 2008 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 91,000 | 122,000 |
| Passengers | 2,158 | 2,850 |
| Crew | 999 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 1.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.2 | 42.8 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 19 |
| Length | 965 ft | 1,041 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 65 | 71 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–15 nights | 4–18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,307 | $619 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Millennium leads on 4 of the ten, Celebrity Solstice on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Millennium
Celebrity Millennium, a mega-liner that debuted in 2000 (I was among the passengers on her maiden voyage and again in 2014), more than holds her own today after a refurbishment in in which the ship emerged with many exclusive features of Celebrity Cruises' Solstice class ships.
Highlights
- Dinner at quirky Qsine, whose unique, delicious fare costs $45 a person
- Pool butlers at your service
- Our deluxe balcony stateroom, which was surprisingly spacious and very comfortable
- Rejuvenating in the 25,000-square-foot Canyon Ranch SeaClub spa
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $1,307.
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Solstice is the Solstice-class namesake vessel from Celebrity Cruises. When it debuted in 2008, the ship delivered several firsts at sea. Among these new innovations was the Lawn Club, an open-air deck with real grass and plants offering a tranquil place to relax while at sea.
Highlights
- The Martini Bar, near the Atrium, is the perfect pre-dinner or after-dinner spot for drinks.
- Celebrity Life activities include a variety of fun and engaging events throughout the day.
- The new glass blowing classes in conjunction with Hollywood Hot Glass let you create your own personal souvenir.
- Get your country club on at the Lawn Club.
Sailing now
47 cruises on sale, from $619.
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Questions
Celebrity Millennium or Celebrity Solstice?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Millennium or Celebrity Solstice?
Celebrity Solstice is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 91,000 gross tons for Celebrity Millennium. Celebrity Millennium carries 2,158 passengers and Celebrity Solstice carries 2,850.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Millennium or Celebrity Solstice?
Celebrity Solstice is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2000 for Celebrity Millennium.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Solstice, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 42.2 on Celebrity Millennium. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Solstice, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.2 on Celebrity Millennium.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Millennium scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.5 for Celebrity Solstice.
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