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Celebrity • Celebrity Silhouette
Sep 17, 2026 · 11 nights
North America
$2,607/person$237/night
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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Celebrity Silhouette is the significantly larger vessel at 122,000 GT, 38265% more than Celebrity Xploration's 318 GT. Celebrity Silhouette offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.3 GT per passenger versus 19.9. Built in 2011, Celebrity Silhouette is 6 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 6 – 1
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Category
Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Xploration
Size
122,000 GT
318 GT
Passengers
2,886
16
Year Built
2011
2005
Crew Ratio
1:2.3
1:1.1
Space Ratio
42.3
19.9
Decks
—
—
Length
315m
30m
From Price
$2,114.83/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Celebrity Silhouette is the significantly larger vessel at 122,000 GT, 38265% more than Celebrity Xploration's 318 GT. Celebrity Silhouette offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.3 GT per passenger versus 19.9. Built in 2011, Celebrity Silhouette is 6 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Silhouette |
| Capacity | Celebrity Silhouette |
| Modernity | Celebrity Silhouette |
| Service | Celebrity Xploration |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Silhouette |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Celebrity Silhouette |
| Fleet Power | Celebrity Silhouette |
Bottom line: Celebrity Silhouette leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Celebrity Silhouette for overall superiority; pick Celebrity Xploration if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Celebrity Silhouette if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2011, 6yr newer)
- Size matters to you (122,000 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,886 guests)
- More space per guest (42.3 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Xploration | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $2,114.83 pp | — |
| Departing | Sep 28 | — |
| Duration | 11 nights | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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