Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Silhouette
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $414
Ship comparison
Celebrity Silhouette vs Celebrity Summit
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Summit
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $350
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Silhouette is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,886 passengers, in service since 2011. Celebrity Summit is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,158 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Celebrity Silhouette if you want more culture, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Celebrity Summit for cultural (7.7 vs 6.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 2001).
Choose Celebrity Summit if you want a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Celebrity Silhouette for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,400 | 91,000 |
| Passengers | 2,886 | 2,158 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 999 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.4 (better) | 42.2 |
| Decks | 16 | 11 |
| Length | 1,063 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 52 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 91 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–13 nights | 4–18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $414 | $350 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Silhouette leads on 4 of the ten, Celebrity Summit on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Silhouette
You have an outstanding option for cruising Europe and the Caribbean with Celebrity Silhouette from Celebrity Cruises. Highlights include the Lawn Club Grill, The Porch, The Alcoves, The Art Studio, The Hideaway and the overall cosmopolitan style that has become synonymous with the Solstice-class ships.
Highlights
- Celebrity's iconic Lawn Club
- Take a painting class with a Master Artist at The Art Studio
- Enjoy the flavorful joys of outdoor grilling at the interactive Lawn Club Grill
- Dine at Qsine where you order food and wine from an iPad menu
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $414.
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Celebrity Summit
Celebrity Summit pairs Celebrity Cruises' widely recognized Millennium-class attributes with many of the most popular venues on the line's stylish, award-winning Solstice-class fleet. Summit's recent multimillion-dollar modernization efforts brought her up to brand standards.
Highlights
- Outdoor swimming pool and four whirlpools for relaxation
- Family-friendly children's pool and whirlpool
- Deck sports include basketball, golf simulator, shuffleboard and jogging
- AquaSpa with full-service treatments
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $350.
Questions
Celebrity Silhouette or Celebrity Summit?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Silhouette or Celebrity Summit?
Celebrity Silhouette is bigger at 122,400 gross tons, against 91,000 gross tons for Celebrity Summit. Celebrity Silhouette carries 2,886 passengers and Celebrity Summit carries 2,158.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Silhouette or Celebrity Summit?
Celebrity Silhouette is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2001 for Celebrity Summit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Silhouette, with 42.4 gross tons per passenger against 42.2 on Celebrity Summit. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Silhouette, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.2 on Celebrity Summit.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Summit scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.8 out of 10, against 7.0 for Celebrity Silhouette.
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