10 Night Greece, Italy & Malta Cruise
Celebrity • Celebrity Equinox
Oct 30, 2026 · 10 nights
Iberian Peninsula
$1,494/person$149/night
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Celebrity Equinox vs Celebrity Xploration
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Celebrity Equinox wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Xploration
Size
122,000 GT
318 GT
Passengers
2,852
16
Year built
2009
2005
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
1.1 guests per crew
Space ratio
42.8 GT per guest
19.9 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
315 m
30 m
From price
$1,494.32 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Celebrity Equinox is the significantly larger vessel at 122,000 GT, 38265% more than Celebrity Xploration's 318 GT. Celebrity Equinox offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.8 GT per passenger versus 19.9. Built in 2009, Celebrity Equinox is 4 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Equinox |
| Capacity | Celebrity Equinox |
| Modernity | Celebrity Equinox |
| Service | Celebrity Xploration |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Equinox |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Celebrity Equinox |
| Fleet Power | Celebrity Equinox |
Bottom line: Celebrity Equinox leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Celebrity Equinox for overall superiority; pick Celebrity Xploration if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Celebrity Equinox if
- You want the newer ship (built 2009, 4 years newer)
- Size matters to you (122,000 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,852 guests)
- More space per guest (42.8 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Celebrity Equinox | Celebrity Xploration |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,494.32 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | $149 pp | No data |
| Departing | Oct 30 | No data |
| Duration | 10 nights | No data |
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Upcoming Sailings on Celebrity Equinox
$9,082/person
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
