Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $619
Ship comparison
Celebrity Solstice vs Grand Princess
Princess Cruises
Grand Princess
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $175
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Solstice is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2008. Grand Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,590 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Celebrity Solstice if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or a newer ship: it outscores Grand Princess for spa & fitness (8.5 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2008 (vs 1998).
Choose Grand 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 $175 (vs $619).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Solstice | Grand Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 109,000 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 2,590 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 42.1 |
| Decks | 19 | 17 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 78 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 87 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 2–94 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $619 | $175 (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 4 of the ten, Grand Princess on 3, with 3 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
47 cruises on sale, from $619.
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Princess Cruises
Grand Princess
Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with Princess Cruises's signature features like Movies Under the Stars, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely.
Highlights
- Age-appropriate options for kids and teens
- The Sanctuary, a relaxing oasis
- A variety of dining options, including Ultimate Balcony Dining
Sailing now
78 cruises on sale, from $175.
Questions
Celebrity Solstice or Grand Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Solstice or Grand Princess?
Celebrity Solstice is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 109,000 gross tons for Grand Princess. Celebrity Solstice carries 2,850 passengers and Grand Princess carries 2,590.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Solstice or Grand Princess?
Celebrity Solstice is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 1998 for Grand Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Solstice, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 42.1 on Grand 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 2.4 on Grand Princess.
Which is better for families?
Grand 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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