Celebrity Cruises vs Cunard — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Celebrity Solstice (2008) is the newer ship by 5 years versus Queen Mary 2 (2003). Queen Mary 2 is the larger hull at 151,400 GT (~24% bigger). Queen Mary 2 sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,620 vs 2,850).
| Spec | Celebrity Solstice | Queen Mary 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2008 | 2003 |
| Tonnage | 121,878 GT | 151,400 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,850 | 2,620 |
| Guests (max) | 3,145 | 2,695 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Celebrity Solstice has one thing the other doesn't: Wheelchair rentals.
Queen Mary 2 has one thing the other doesn't: Self-service laundry.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.