Two Celebrity Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Celebrity Apex (2020) is the newer ship by 12 years versus Celebrity Solstice (2008). Celebrity Apex is the larger hull at 130,818 GT (~7% bigger). Celebrity Solstice sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,850 vs 2,918).
| Spec | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2020 | 2008 |
| Tonnage | 130,818 GT | 121,878 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,918 | 2,850 |
| Guests (max) | 3,464 | 3,145 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Celebrity Apex has one thing the other doesn't: USB ports in cabins.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.