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Celebrity Constellation vs Celebrity Solstice

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

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Celebrity Constellation

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Celebrity Solstice

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Newer Ship

Celebrity Solstice

Built in 2008

6 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Celebrity Constellation

$264 / day

$39 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Celebrity Constellation

91.1 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Celebrity Constellation vs Celebrity Solstice: Quick Comparison

Celebrity Solstice is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2008, it is 6 years newer than Celebrity Constellation, which entered service in 2002. Celebrity Solstice is approximately 34% larger by gross tonnage at 121,878 GT. Celebrity Solstice also carries 1,853 more passengers. Celebrity Constellation has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Celebrity Solstice has sailings in Alaska. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Celebrity Constellation has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of Celebrity Constellation and Celebrity Solstice
SpecCelebrity ConstellationCelebrity Solstice
Year Built20022008Newer
Gross Tonnage91,000 GT121,878 GT
Passenger Capacity9992,852
Space per Passenger91.1 GT42.7 GT
Length294 m317.2 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Celebrity Constellation vs Celebrity Solstice

Age

Celebrity Solstice was built in 2008, making it 6 years newer than Celebrity Constellation, which was built in 2002.

Size

At 121,878 GT, Celebrity Solstice is approximately 34% larger by gross tonnage than Celebrity Constellation at 91,000 GT.

Passenger capacity

Celebrity Solstice carries up to 2,852 passengers compared with 999 aboard Celebrity Constellation, a difference of 1,853 passengers.

Passenger space

Celebrity Constellation offers more space per passenger: 91.1 GT per guest, compared with 42.7 aboard Celebrity Solstice. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Celebrity Constellation (Europe) and Celebrity Solstice (Alaska) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Constellation has the lower average starting price per day at $264 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

Celebrity Constellation

Best of Italy & Croatia

Departure Port
Ravenna
Region
Europe
Nights
10
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Sep 11, 2026Ravenna
  2. Day 2 · Sep 12, 2026Zadar
  3. Day 3 · Sep 13, 2026Dubrovnik
  4. Day 4 · Sep 14, 2026Kotor
  5. Day 5 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
  6. Day 6 · Sep 16, 2026Sicily
  7. Day 7 · Sep 17, 2026Amalfi Coast
  8. Day 8 · Sep 18, 2026At Sea
  9. Day 9 · Sep 19, 2026Portofino
  10. Day 10 · Sep 20, 2026Florence/Pisa
  11. Day 11 · Sep 21, 2026Civitavecchia

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Celebrity Solstice

Alaska Hubbard Glacier

Departure Port
Vancouver
Region
Alaska
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Vancouver
  2. Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Inside Passage
  3. Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Icy Strait Point
  4. Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Hubbard Glacier
  5. Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Juneau
  6. Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Ketchikan
  7. Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026Inside Passage
  8. Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Vancouver

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Celebrity Constellation

Celebrity Solstice

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Celebrity Constellation

Average

$264 / day

VS

Celebrity Solstice

Average

$303 / day

Celebrity Constellation has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$264/day vs $303/day

About $39 less per day

This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Celebrity Constellation if…

  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
  • You want to sail in Europe.
  • Departing from Ravenna and Civitavecchia works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Celebrity Solstice.

Choose Celebrity Solstice if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You want to sail in Alaska.
  • Departing from Vancouver works for your plans.

Celebrity Constellation vs Celebrity Solstice: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Celebrity Solstice

Built in 2008

6 years newer

Bigger

Celebrity Solstice

121,878 GT

34% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Celebrity Constellation

$264 / day

About $39 less per day

  • Celebrity Solstice is 6 years newer.
  • Celebrity Solstice is 34% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Celebrity Solstice carries 1,853 more passengers.
  • Celebrity Constellation offers more space per passenger (91.1 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Celebrity Constellation or Celebrity Solstice?

Celebrity Solstice is newer. It was built in 2008, while Celebrity Constellation was built in 2002, making Celebrity Solstice 6 years newer.

Which is bigger, Celebrity Constellation or Celebrity Solstice?

Celebrity Solstice is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 121,878 GT compared with Celebrity Constellation at 91,000 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Celebrity Solstice has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,852, compared with 999 for Celebrity Constellation.

Which ship is more spacious, Celebrity Constellation or Celebrity Solstice?

Celebrity Constellation has the higher passenger space ratio at 91.1 GT per passenger, versus 42.7 for Celebrity Solstice. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

Which ship is cheaper, Celebrity Constellation or Celebrity Solstice?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Constellation has the lower average starting price per day at $264 per day versus $303 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Celebrity Constellation sail?

The upcoming Celebrity Constellation sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Ravenna and Civitavecchia.

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