Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $619
Ship comparison
Celebrity Solstice vs Rotterdam
Holland America Line
Rotterdam
- Cruises
- 141
- From
- $799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Solstice is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2008. Rotterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,668 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Celebrity Solstice if you want more culture, better-rated staterooms or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Rotterdam for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (8.5 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Rotterdam if you want a newer ship, more of a party or better-rated dining: it outscores Celebrity Solstice for party (6.0 vs 4.0) and dining (9.0 vs 7.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2008).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Solstice | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2021 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 2,668 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,025 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 19 | 12 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 984 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 141 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 185 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 7–27 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $619 (better) | $799 |
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, Rotterdam 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
47 cruises on sale, from $619.
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Holland America Line
Rotterdam
Holland America Line's grand, inviting Rotterdam is more than a sister to Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam, part of its Pinnacle class of ships. After its launch in July 2021, Rotterdam is now the august cruise line's flagship.
Sailing now
141 cruises on sale, from $799.
Questions
Celebrity Solstice or Rotterdam?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Solstice or Rotterdam?
Celebrity Solstice is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Rotterdam. Celebrity Solstice carries 2,850 passengers and Rotterdam carries 2,668.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Solstice or Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2008 for Celebrity Solstice.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Solstice, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 37.3 on Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Solstice scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.5 out of 10, against 6.0 for Rotterdam.
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