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 Millennium
Celebrity Solstice
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Millennium
91,000 GT
Celebrity Solstice
122,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Millennium
294 m
Celebrity Solstice
315 m
Beam
Celebrity Millennium
32 m
Celebrity Solstice
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Millennium
2,158
Celebrity Solstice
2,852
Crew
Celebrity Millennium
999
Celebrity Solstice
1,246
Decks
Celebrity Millennium
—
Celebrity Solstice
—
Year Built
Celebrity Millennium
2,000
Celebrity Solstice
2,008
Space Ratio
Celebrity Millennium
42.2 GT/pax
Celebrity Solstice
42.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Millennium
2.16 :1
Celebrity Solstice
2.29 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Millennium | Celebrity Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Millennium Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000 | 2,008Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 91,000 GT | 122,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 294 m | 315 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 37 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,158 | 2,852Winner |
| Crew | 999 | 1,246Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.2 GT/pax | 42.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.16:1Winner | 2.29:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9189393 | 9362530 |
Celebrity Solstice is the significantly larger vessel at 122,000 GT — 34% more than Celebrity Millennium's 91,000 GT. Built in 2008, Celebrity Solstice is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Millennium edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Solstice |
| Capacity | Celebrity Solstice |
| Modernity | Celebrity Solstice |
| Service | Celebrity Millennium |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Solstice |
Bottom line: Celebrity Solstice wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Millennium
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
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 | 8.4 mWinner | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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