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 Norwegian Epic
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Norwegian Epic wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Celebrity Equinox
Norwegian Epic
Size
122,000 GT
155,873 GT
Passengers
2,852
4,100
Year built
2009
2010
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
2.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
42.8 GT per guest
38.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
315 m
329 m
From price
$1,430.43 pp
$279 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Norwegian Epic is the significantly larger vessel at 155,873 GT, 28% more than Celebrity Equinox's 122,000 GT. Celebrity Equinox offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.8 GT per passenger versus 38.0. Norwegian Epic accommodates 1,248 more guests (4,100 vs 2,852), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Celebrity Equinox trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Epic |
| Capacity | Norwegian Epic |
| Modernity | Norwegian Epic |
| Service | Celebrity Equinox |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Equinox |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Norwegian Epic |
| Fleet Power | Norwegian Epic |
Bottom line: Norwegian Epic leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Norwegian Epic for overall superiority; pick Celebrity Equinox if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Celebrity Equinox if
- More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (42.8 GT per guest)
Choose Norwegian Epic if
- You want the newer ship (built 2010, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (155,873 GT)
- More onboard variety (4,100 guests)
- Lower fares per night (from $40 per person per night)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Celebrity Equinox | Norwegian Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,430.43 pp | $279 pp |
| Per night | $143 pp | $40 pp |
| Departing | Nov 9 | Nov 15 |
| Duration | 10 nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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Sailings
Upcoming Sailings
Upcoming Sailings on Celebrity Equinox
10 Night Greece, Italy & Malta Cruise
Celebrity • Celebrity Equinox
Nov 9, 2026 · 10 nights
Mediterranean
$1,430/person$143/night
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$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.
