Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Silhouette
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $364
Ship comparison
Celebrity Silhouette vs Crown Princess
Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 66
- From
- $424
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Silhouette is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,886 passengers, in service since 2011. Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Celebrity Silhouette if you want better-rated dining, more crew per passenger or a newer ship: it outscores Crown Princess for dining (7.8 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.6) and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 2005).
Choose Crown Princess if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Celebrity Silhouette for active (7.0 vs 6.0), family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Silhouette | Crown Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2005 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 122,400 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 2,886 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,200 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.4 (better) | 36.8 |
| Decks | 16 | 19 |
| Length | 1,063 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 159 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 66 |
| Upcoming sailings | 72 | 133 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–13 nights | 4–60 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $364 (better) | $424 |
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 2 of the ten, Crown Princess on 6, with 2 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 $364.
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Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
Crown Princess is one of the newer and larger Princess ships, a Grand class cruise liner with room for 3,080 passengers. From her nearly 900 balconies, you can enjoy sweeping views of romantic landscapes across the world. Spend your days lounging at a pool or strolling through the street cafe atmosphere of the Piazza.
Highlights
- Wedding chapel to renew your vows or get married at sea, officiated by the ship's captain
- Age-appropriate programs for children and teens
- Plenty of nightlife and dining options
- Relaxing spa service
Sailing now
66 cruises on sale, from $424.
Questions
Celebrity Silhouette or Crown Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Silhouette or Crown Princess?
Celebrity Silhouette is bigger at 122,400 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Crown Princess. Celebrity Silhouette carries 2,886 passengers and Crown Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Silhouette or Crown Princess?
Celebrity Silhouette is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2005 for Crown Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Silhouette, with 42.4 gross tons per passenger against 36.8 on Crown Princess. 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 2.6 on Crown Princess.
Which is better for families?
Crown Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Celebrity Silhouette.
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