Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Summit
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $300
Ship comparison
Celebrity Summit vs Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
- Cruises
- 182
- From
- $799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Summit is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,158 passengers, in service since 2001. Queen Elizabeth is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,068 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Celebrity Summit if you want a more family-friendly ship, a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Queen Elizabeth for family friendly (7.8 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $300 (vs $799).
Choose Queen Elizabeth if you want more adventure and nature, more culture or a newer ship: it outscores Celebrity Summit for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2001).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Summit | Queen Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2010 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 91,000 | 90,900 |
| Passengers | 2,158 | 2,068 |
| Crew | 999 | 1,005 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.2 | 44.0 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 16 |
| Length | 965 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | 182 |
| Upcoming sailings | 92 | 200 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 3–113 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $300 (better) | $799 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Summit leads on 3 of the ten, Queen Elizabeth on 5, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Summit
Celebrity Summit pairs Celebrity Cruises' widely recognized Millennium-class attributes with many of the most popular venues on the line's stylish, award-winning Solstice-class fleet. Summit's recent multimillion-dollar modernization efforts brought her up to brand standards.
Highlights
- Outdoor swimming pool and four whirlpools for relaxation
- Family-friendly children's pool and whirlpool
- Deck sports include basketball, golf simulator, shuffleboard and jogging
- AquaSpa with full-service treatments
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $300.
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth of Cunard Line received the royal treatment in 2010 when Her Majesty the Queen formally named the ship. When it joined sister ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, Elizabeth became a favorite among many travelers who adore her rich Art Deco interiors and plush decor.
Highlights
- Traditional afternoon tea is served by white-gloved waiters in the Queens Room.
- Dance to a live band in the Queens Room, where gentleman dance hosts are available to partner with solo women travelers.
- Enjoy a drink of champagne or afternoon tea in the Garden Lounge, inspired by Kew Gardens London.
- Listen to lectures by leading authors, entertainers, celebrities, politicians and historians in the Cunard Insights Program.
Sailing now
182 cruises on sale, from $799.
Questions
Celebrity Summit or Queen Elizabeth?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Summit or Queen Elizabeth?
Celebrity Summit is bigger at 91,000 gross tons, against 90,900 gross tons for Queen Elizabeth. Celebrity Summit carries 2,158 passengers and Queen Elizabeth carries 2,068.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Summit or Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2001 for Celebrity Summit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Elizabeth, with 44.0 gross tons per passenger against 42.2 on Celebrity Summit. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Queen Elizabeth, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.2 on Celebrity Summit.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Summit scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.8 out of 10, against 5.0 for Queen Elizabeth.
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