Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
- Cruises
- 58
- From
- $619
Ship comparison
Celebrity Solstice vs Mariner of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $463
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Solstice is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2008. Mariner of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Celebrity Solstice if you want more adventure and nature, better-rated dining or more crew per passenger: it outscores Mariner of the Seas for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 4.0) and dining (7.5 vs 5.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.6).
Choose Mariner of the Seas if you want more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Celebrity Solstice for party (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $463 (vs $619).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Solstice | Mariner of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 138,279 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 44.4 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 15 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 58 | 56 |
| Upcoming sailings | 82 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 18 nights | 6 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $619 | $463 (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, Mariner of the Seas 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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Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
The newly amplified Mariner of the Seas from Royal Caribbean underwent a $120 million refurbishment in 2018 — and the enhancements remain eye-catching. Many of the renovations involve new features to attract families and younger cruisers.
Highlights
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- The Bamboo Room delivers top-notch Polynesian-inspired cocktails
- The Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade serves up a wide selection of beers and pub favorites like chicken wings and nachos
- Spa treatments in the Vitality Spa
Sailing now
56 cruises on sale, from $463.
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Questions
Celebrity Solstice or Mariner of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Solstice or Mariner of the Seas?
Mariner of the Seas is bigger at 138,279 gross tons, against 122,000 gross tons for Celebrity Solstice. Celebrity Solstice carries 2,850 passengers and Mariner of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Solstice or Mariner of the Seas?
Celebrity Solstice is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2003 for Mariner of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Mariner of the Seas, with 44.4 gross tons per passenger against 42.8 on Celebrity Solstice. 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 Mariner of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Mariner of the Seas 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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