September 6, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$1,839
Price / day
$263
Celebrity Solstice|Celebrity Summit
Celebrity Solstice vs Celebrity Summit
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Celebrity Solstice
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Newer Ship
Celebrity Solstice
Built in 2008
7 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Summit
$123 / day
$180 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Celebrity Solstice vs Celebrity Summit: Quick Comparison
Celebrity Solstice is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2008, it is 7 years newer than Celebrity Summit, which entered service in 2001. Celebrity Solstice is approximately 34% larger by gross tonnage at 121,878 GT. Celebrity Solstice has upcoming sailings in Alaska, while Celebrity Summit has sailings in Pacific Coastal and Panama Canal. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Celebrity Summit 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
| Spec | Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2008Newer | 2001 |
| Gross Tonnage | 121,878 GT | 90,940 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,852 | — |
| Space per Passenger | 42.7 GT | — |
| Length | 317.2 m | 294 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Celebrity Solstice vs Celebrity Summit
Age
Celebrity Solstice was built in 2008, making it 7 years newer than Celebrity Summit, which was built in 2001.
Size
At 121,878 GT, Celebrity Solstice is approximately 34% larger by gross tonnage than Celebrity Summit at 90,940 GT.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Celebrity Solstice (Alaska) and Celebrity Summit (Pacific Coastal and Panama Canal) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Summit has the lower average starting price per day at $123 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Celebrity Solstice
Alaska Hubbard Glacier
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- Alaska
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Inside Passage
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Icy Strait Point
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Hubbard Glacier
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Juneau
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026Inside Passage
- Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Vancouver
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Celebrity Summit
Coastal Vancouver to Los Angeles
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- Pacific Coastal
- Nights
- 6
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 25, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 26, 2026Victoria
- Day 3 · Sep 27, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 28, 2026San Francisco
- Day 5 · Sep 29, 2026San Francisco
- Day 6 · Sep 30, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Oct 1, 2026Los Angeles
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Celebrity Solstice
September 13, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$2,396
Price / day
$342
Celebrity Summit
September 25, 2026
6-Night Pacific Coastal Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$880
Price / day
$147
October 1, 2026
17-Night Panama Canal Cruise
Departing from Los Angeles
From
$1,664
Price / day
$98
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Celebrity Solstice
Average
$303 / day
VS
Celebrity Summit
Average
$123 / day
Celebrity Summit has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$123/day vs $303/day
About $180 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 Solstice if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You want to sail in Alaska.
- Departing from Vancouver works for your plans.
Choose Celebrity Summit if…
- You want to sail in Pacific Coastal and Panama Canal.
- Departing from Vancouver and Los Angeles 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.
Celebrity Solstice vs Celebrity Summit: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Celebrity Solstice
Built in 2008
7 years newer
Bigger
Celebrity Solstice
121,878 GT
34% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Summit
$123 / day
About $180 less per day
- Celebrity Solstice is 7 years newer.
- Celebrity Solstice is 34% larger by gross tonnage.
- Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Celebrity Solstice or Celebrity Summit?
Celebrity Solstice is newer. It was built in 2008, while Celebrity Summit was built in 2001, making Celebrity Solstice 7 years newer.
Which is bigger, Celebrity Solstice or Celebrity Summit?
Celebrity Solstice is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 121,878 GT compared with Celebrity Summit at 90,940 GT.
Which ship is cheaper, Celebrity Solstice or Celebrity Summit?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Summit has the lower average starting price per day at $123 per day versus $303 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Celebrity Solstice sail?
The upcoming Celebrity Solstice sailings currently listed cover Alaska, departing from Vancouver.
Where does Celebrity Summit sail?
The upcoming Celebrity Summit sailings currently listed cover Pacific Coastal and Panama Canal, departing from Vancouver and Los Angeles.
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