Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
- Cruises
- 58
- From
- $619
Ship comparison
Celebrity Solstice vs Emerald Princess
Princess Cruises
Emerald Princess
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $309
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Solstice is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2008. Emerald Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Celebrity Solstice if you want better-rated staterooms, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores Emerald Princess for staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.7).
Choose Emerald Princess if you want a lower starting fare or more of a party: it outscores Celebrity Solstice for party (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $309 (vs $619).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Solstice | Emerald Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 2007 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 112,847 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,143 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 36.6 |
| Decks | 19 | 15 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 58 | 68 |
| Upcoming sailings | 82 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 18 nights | 4 to 20 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $619 | $309 (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 5 of the ten, Emerald Princess on 3, with 2 level.
- 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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Princess Cruises
Emerald Princess
Carrying about 3,080 guests, Emerald Princess is one of the largest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet. It offers nearly 900 balcony staterooms from which to take in the colorful sunrise over the ocean, or capture a breathtaking sunset sail-in to a romantic city like Venice.
Highlights
- Movies Under the Stars
- The Best Pizza at Sea as voted by USA Today
- One of the largest atriums in the fleet
- The Crown Grill American Steakhouse
Sailing now
68 cruises on sale, from $309.
Questions
Celebrity Solstice or Emerald Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Solstice or Emerald Princess?
Celebrity Solstice is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 112,847 gross tons for Emerald Princess. Celebrity Solstice carries 2,850 passengers and Emerald Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Solstice or Emerald Princess?
Celebrity Solstice is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2007 for Emerald Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Solstice, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 36.6 on Emerald Princess. 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 2.7 on Emerald Princess.
Which is better for families?
Emerald Princess 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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