Celebrity Infinity vs Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas

The Celebrity Infinity was built in 2001. It was renovated in 2026. It's 13 years older than the Quantum of the Seas, which was built in 2014 and renovated in 2024.

Comparison Overview

• Ship Size
• Number of Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Ship Size

The Infinity is considered a small size ship. Coming in at 964 feet long and 105 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 11-story building. Compared to the Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas, the Infinity is 46% smaller in terms of overall tons.

Number of Passengers

Celebrity Infinity holds 48% fewer passengers than the Quantum of the Seas 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 Infinity has more space per person compared to the Quantum of the Seas. 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 Infinity	Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas
Class	Millennium	Quantum
Gross Tonnage	90,940	168,666
Length	964	1,141
Beam/Width	105	136
Passenger Decks	11	14
Passengers (double occupancy)	2,170	4,180
Crew	1,024	1,500
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.1	2.8
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	42	40

Food and Restaurants

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

The Infinity has eight different dining options like Main Dining Room, Sushi on Five, and Spa Cafe. Of those options, eight are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other five options have an additional fee.

The Quantum of the Seas has eight more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Jamie's Italian, La Patisserie, and Splashaway Cafe. Thirteen of these restaurants are complementary and the other eight have an additional fee.

If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Quantum of the Seas might be a better choice. It has 100% more dining options than the Infinity.

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

	Celebrity Infinity	Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas
Total Dining Options	8	16
Complimentary Dining Options:	8	13
Additional Fee Dining Options:	5	8
% of Included Options	38%	50%
	See the options	See the options

Bars and Drinks

The Celebrity Infinity and Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas both have 10 bars to choose from during your sailing. The Infinity has 10 bars like Michael's Club, Rendezvous Lounge and Sunset Bar. On Quantum of the Seas, you can grab a drink at 10 different bars such as Casino Bar, Schooner Bar and Vintages.

Celebrity Infinity	Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas
•Cafe al Bacio • Casino Bar • Cellar Masters • Constellation Lounge • Martini Bar • Mast Bar • Michael's Club • Pool bar • Rendezvous Lounge • Sunset Bar	•Bionic Bar • Boleros • Casino Bar • English Pub • Music Hall • Pool bar • Schooner Bar • Sky Bar • Solarium Bar • Vintages

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. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.

You can check out recent the bar menus for the Infinity and the Quantum of the Seas below.

Pools and Hot Tubs

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Celebrity Infinity has a total of 3 pools and 6 hot tubs.

Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas has more pools than the Infinity and the same number of hot tubs. There are more exclusive pools and hot tubs on the Quantum of the Seas. If you don't mind paying for exclusive access to areas in order to have less crowds, this might be a better choice.

Tired of loud kids and splashing? One of the pools and two of the hot tubs are adults only on Infinity.

	Celebrity Infinity	Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas
Total Pools	3	4
Pools - General Access	2	2
Pools - Adults Only	1	1
Pools - Exclusive		1
Total Hot Tubs	6	6
Hot Tubs - General Access	4	4
Hot Tubs - Adults Only	2	2
Hot Tubs - Exclusive		0

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. You might up paying more while on board the Infinity. Only 60% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. On the Quantum of the Seas, 69% of the activities are included at no additional cost.

	Celebrity Infinity	Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas
Adult Only Relaxation Area	✓	✓
Arcade	✗	✓
Basketball	✓	✓
Bingo	✓	✗
Bionic Bar	✗	✓
Bumper Cars	✗	✓
Casino	✓	✓
Climbing Wall	✗	✓
Escape Room	✗	✓
Fitness Center	✓	✓
FlowRider	✗	✓
Indoor Sky Diving	✗	✓
Laser Tag	✗	✓
North Star	✗	✓
Outdoor movies	✓	✗
Pickleball	✓	✗
Pool-side 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.

Royal Caribbean, on the other hand, is considered a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 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 the cruise line'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 compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.

	Celebrity Infinity	Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$18.00	$18.50
Tip added to drinks & services	20%	18%
Soda Price	$4.75	$3.50
Domestic Beer Price	$9.99 See drink menus	$7.49 See drink menus
Drink Package Price	$55 - $99 Learn more	$77 - $118 Learn more
Internet Plan	$19 to $30 per device per day	$19 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 wifi 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.

Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.

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