Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Silhouette
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $364
Ship comparison
Celebrity Silhouette vs Diamond Princess
Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 116
- From
- $914
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Silhouette is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,886 passengers, in service since 2011. Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Celebrity Silhouette if you want a lower starting fare, more culture or better-rated dining: it outscores Diamond Princess for cultural (7.7 vs 6.0) and dining (7.8 vs 6.3) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $364 (vs $914).
Choose Diamond Princess if you want a more family-friendly ship, more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores Celebrity Silhouette for family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0), adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) and party (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Silhouette | Diamond Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 122,400 | 115,875 |
| Passengers | 2,886 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,238 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.4 | 43.4 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 13 |
| Length | 1,063 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 123 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 116 |
| Upcoming sailings | 72 | 126 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–13 nights | 7–31 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $364 (better) | $914 |
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 3 of the ten, Diamond Princess on 3, with 4 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
Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess from Princess Cruises is a true East-meets-West experience. A bit more subdued than most cruise ships, Diamond Princess is a blend of Asian culture, with women wearing kimonos on formal nights, and the Western carefree attitudes of Australians and New Zealanders.
Highlights
- Four pools
- Eight whirlpool spas
- Five main dining rooms
- Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa
Sailing now
116 cruises on sale, from $914.
Questions
Celebrity Silhouette or Diamond Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Silhouette or Diamond Princess?
Celebrity Silhouette is bigger at 122,400 gross tons, against 115,875 gross tons for Diamond Princess. Celebrity Silhouette carries 2,886 passengers and Diamond Princess carries 2,670.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Silhouette or Diamond Princess?
Celebrity Silhouette is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2003 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 42.4 on Celebrity Silhouette. 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 Diamond Princess.
Which is better for families?
Diamond 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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