Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $619
Ship comparison
Celebrity Solstice vs Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
- Cruises
- 143
- From
- $359
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Solstice is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2008. Queen Mary 2 is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,620 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Celebrity Solstice if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Queen Mary 2 for family friendly (7.5 vs 4.0), active (7.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Queen Mary 2 if you want more space per passenger, 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, it has 57.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 42.8) and its cruises start from $359 (vs $619).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Solstice | Queen Mary 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 151,400 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 2,620 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,253 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 57.8 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 17 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 148 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 35 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 143 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 204 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 2–35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $619 | $359 (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, Queen Mary 2 on 4, 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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Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
The ocean liner Queen Mary 2, flagship of the 184-year-old Cunard Line, embodies the grace and classic heritage of ships from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. She is the only ship in operation that retains a scheduled transatlantic service, from New York to England and back.
Highlights
- The planetarium shows
- Lectures by leading academics, scientists, politicians, entertainers and historians
- Canyon Ranch Spa and Thalassotherapy pool, if you can afford it
- The transatlantic crossings from New York to Southampton are really one of a kind.
Sailing now
143 cruises on sale, from $359.
Questions
Celebrity Solstice or Queen Mary 2?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Solstice or Queen Mary 2?
Queen Mary 2 is bigger at 151,400 gross tons, against 122,000 gross tons for Celebrity Solstice. Celebrity Solstice carries 2,850 passengers and Queen Mary 2 carries 2,620.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Solstice or Queen Mary 2?
Celebrity Solstice is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2004 for Queen Mary 2.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Mary 2, with 57.8 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 2.1 on Queen Mary 2.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Solstice scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.5 out of 10, against 4.0 for Queen Mary 2.
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