Celebrity Equinox vs Celebrity Silhouette

Celebrity Equinox cruise ship — Celebrity Equinox

Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship — Celebrity Silhouette

The Celebrity Equinox was built in 2009. It was renovated in 2019. It's 2 years older than the Silhouette, which was built in 2011 and renovated in 2020. While the Celebrity Silhouette has a lawn club like most of it's sister ships, it's mostly exclusive to suite guests or those willing to pay extra.

Ship Size

The Equinox is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,033 feet long and 121 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.9 football fields, as wide as 2.3 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 13-story building. The Equinox and the Silhouette are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.

Number of Passengers

Celebrity Equinox holds about the same number of passengers as the Silhouette based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Equinox has more space per person compared to the Silhouette. This means that you might have a bit more space to yourself on the ship, although there still could be some crowded areas like buffets, pools, etc.

	Celebrity Equinox	Celebrity Silhouette
Class	Solstice	Solstice
Gross Tonnage	122,000	122,000
Length	1,033	1,033
Beam/Width	121	121
Passenger Decks	13	13
Passengers (double occupancy)	2,852	2,886
Crew	1,290	1,285
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.2	2.2
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	43	42

Food and Restaurants

Blu on the Celebrity Equinox — Blu on the Equinox

Sushi on Five on the Celebrity Silhouette — Sushi on Five on the Silhouette

Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.

The Equinox has 15 different dining options like Blu, Luminae, and Oceanview Cafe. Of those options, 9 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 6 options have an additional fee.

The Silhouette has 2 more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Sushi on Five, Main Dining Room, and Tuscan Grille. 8 of these restaurants are complementary and the other 9 have an additional fee.

If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Silhouette might be a better choice. It has 13% more dining options than the Equinox.

If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Equinox might be a better choice then the Silhouette. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.

Restaurants on Celebrity Equinox & Silhouette

	Celebrity Equinox	Celebrity Silhouette
AquaSpa Cafe	✓	✓	Learn More
Blu	✓	✓	Learn More
Craft Social	✗	✓	Learn More
Lawn Club Grill	✗	✓	Learn More
Le Petit Chef at Qsine	✓	✓	Learn More
Luminae	✓	✓	Learn More
Main Dining Room	✓	✓	Learn More
Mast Grill	✓	✗	Learn More
Murano	✓	✓	Learn More
Oceanview Cafe	✓	✓	Learn More
Sushi on Five	✓	✓	Learn More
The Porch	✗	✓	Learn More
Tuscan Grille	✓	✓	Learn More

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.

There are also plenty of bars available on these ships. Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Pools and Hot Tubs

The main pool on the Celebrity Silhouette

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day for 7 days in a pool, a cruise isn't for you. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.

The Celebrity Equinox has a total of 3 pools and 6 hot tubs. Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only.

The Celebrity Silhouette has the same number of pools as the Equinox and the same number of hot tubs.

	Celebrity Equinox	Celebrity Silhouette
Total Pools	3	3
Pools - General Access	2	2
Pools - Adults Only	1	1
Pools - Exclusive
Total Hot Tubs	6	6
Hot Tubs - General Access	4	4
Hot Tubs - Adults Only	2	2
Hot Tubs - Exclusive

Ship Features and Activities

Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Equinox, 67% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Silhouette, only 56% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.

	Celebrity Equinox	Celebrity Silhouette
Basketball	✓	✗
Beyond the Podium Talk Series	✓	✓
Bingo	✓	✓
Casino	✓	✓
Fitness Center	✓	✓
Hot Glass Show	✓	✗
Jogging Track	✓	✓
Lawn Club	✓	✓
Outdoor movies	✓	✗
Shows - musical review	✓	✓
Spa	✓	✓
Thermal Suites	✓	✓
	Learn more	Learn more

Cruise Costs

Celebrity is a premium cruise line. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. To get a good idea of how the pricing compares, visit Celebrity's website to price out the separate cruises or consult a travel professional.

Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Celebrity ship.

	Celebrity
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$18.00
Tip added to drinks & services	20%
Soda Price	$3.00
Domestic Beer Price	$6.00
Drink Package Price	$69
Internet Plan	$20 to $30 per device per day
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.

Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have gratuities and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.