Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
- Cruises
- 58
- From
- $619
Ship comparison
Celebrity Solstice vs Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
- Cruises
- 91
- From
- $447
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Solstice is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2008. Costa Deliziosa is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 2,826 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Celebrity Solstice if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Costa Deliziosa for staterooms (9.0 vs 2.0), spa & fitness (8.5 vs 2.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Costa Deliziosa if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $447 (vs $619).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Solstice | Costa Deliziosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2010 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 92,600 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 2,826 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 32.8 |
| Decks | 19 | 16 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 58 | 91 |
| Upcoming sailings | 82 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 18 nights | 3 to 139 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $619 | $447 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Solstice leads on 10 of the ten, Costa Deliziosa on 0.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
58 cruises on sale, from $619.
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Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
On Costa Deliziosa, cruising becomes an art. The majestic "Sphere" by Arnaldo Pomodoro in the Great Hall welcomes cruise passengers to a world of sparkling beauty.
Sailing now
91 cruises on sale, from $447.
Questions
Celebrity Solstice or Costa Deliziosa?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Solstice or Costa Deliziosa?
Celebrity Solstice is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 92,600 gross tons for Costa Deliziosa. Celebrity Solstice carries 2,850 passengers and Costa Deliziosa carries 2,826.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Solstice or Costa Deliziosa?
Costa Deliziosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2008 for Celebrity Solstice.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Solstice, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 32.8 on Costa Deliziosa. 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 2.6 on Costa Deliziosa.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Solstice scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.5 out of 10, against 5.0 for Costa Deliziosa.
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