Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $619
Ship comparison
Celebrity Solstice vs Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruises
Sapphire Princess
- Cruises
- 107
- From
- $228
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Solstice is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2008. Sapphire Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Celebrity Solstice if you want more adventure and nature or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Sapphire Princess for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 4.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Sapphire Princess if you want a lower starting fare, more of a party or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Celebrity Solstice for party (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $228 (vs $619) and it has 107 cruises on sale (vs 47).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Solstice | Sapphire Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 115,875 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,238 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 43.4 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 13 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 107 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 113 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 2–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $619 | $228 (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, Sapphire Princess on 2, with 4 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
Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises is the perfect ship for sightseeing, featuring more than 700 balconies from which passengers can step out and enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze.
Highlights
- Cooking demonstrations and photography classes via ScholarShip@Sea
- Rest and relaxation in the Lotus Spa
Sailing now
107 cruises on sale, from $228.
Questions
Celebrity Solstice or Sapphire Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Solstice or Sapphire Princess?
Celebrity Solstice is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 115,875 gross tons for Sapphire Princess. Celebrity Solstice carries 2,850 passengers and Sapphire Princess carries 2,670.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Solstice or Sapphire Princess?
Celebrity Solstice is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2004 for Sapphire Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sapphire Princess, with 43.4 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 2.2 on Sapphire Princess.
Which is better for families?
Sapphire 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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