Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Celebrity Flora
Celebrity Solstice
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Flora
5,739 GT
Celebrity Solstice
122,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Flora
102 m
Celebrity Solstice
315 m
Beam
Celebrity Flora
18 m
Celebrity Solstice
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Flora
100
Celebrity Solstice
2,852
Crew
Celebrity Flora
87
Celebrity Solstice
1,246
Decks
Celebrity Flora
—
Celebrity Solstice
—
Year Built
Celebrity Flora
2,019
Celebrity Solstice
2,008
Space Ratio
Celebrity Flora
57.4 GT/pax
Celebrity Solstice
42.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Flora
1.15 :1
Celebrity Solstice
2.29 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Flora | Celebrity Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Flora Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 2,008 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,739 GT | 122,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 102 m | 315 mWinner |
| Beam | 18 m | 37 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 2,852Winner |
| Crew | 87 | 1,246Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 57.4 GT/paxWinner | 42.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.15:1Winner | 2.29:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | De Hoop | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Ecuador | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9702415 | 9362530 |
Celebrity Solstice is the significantly larger vessel at 122,000 GT — 2026% more than Celebrity Flora's 5,739 GT. Celebrity Flora offers more personal space with a space ratio of 57.4 GT per passenger versus 42.8. Built in 2019, Celebrity Flora is 11 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Solstice |
| Capacity | Celebrity Solstice |
| Modernity | Celebrity Flora |
| Service | Celebrity Flora |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Flora |
Bottom line: Celebrity Flora wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Flora
57 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Celebrity Solstice
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 4.5 m | 8.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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