Solstice class · Celebrity · In service since 2009
Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Equinox is a Solstice class cruise ship operated by Celebrity, in service since 2009. At about 121,878 gross tons, it carries roughly 2,850 guests and ranks #9 by size in the 15-ship Celebrity fleet we cover.
- 121,878 gross tons
- 2,850 guests
- 1,041 ft long
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Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Ship class
- Solstice class
- Entered service
- 2009 (17 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 121,878
- Guests
- 2,850
- Length
- 1,041 ft (317.2 m)
- Speed
- 24 knots
- Builder
- Meyer Werft
- Flag
- Malta
- IMO number
- 9372456
About Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Equinox, from 2009, is the second Solstice-class ship and has spent many seasons sailing the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. It shares the class’s Lawn Club, the glass-roofed Solarium and specialty dining such as Tuscan Grille and Murano, plus AquaClass spa cabins with their own restaurant. Most cabins have balconies, and the clean, modern décor has aged well. The crowd leans toward couples and mature travelers, and evenings revolve around the Martini Bar, the theater and long dinners rather than late-night parties.
Best for: Couples and mature travelers who want a relaxing, upscale Caribbean cruise with good food.
Celebrity Equinox highlights
- The Lawn Club, real grass on the top deck
- Solarium adults-only pool
- Tuscan Grille Italian steakhouse
- AquaClass cabins with Blu restaurant
- Café al Bacio for espresso and pastries
How Celebrity Equinox compares in size
- Celebrity Xcel141,420
- Celebrity Ascent141,420
- Celebrity Beyond141,420
- Celebrity Apex130,818
- Celebrity Edge130,818
- Celebrity Reflection125,366
- Celebrity Silhouette122,210
- Celebrity Eclipse121,878
- Celebrity Equinox121,878
- Celebrity Solstice121,878
- Celebrity Constellation91,000
- Celebrity Millennium90,963
- Celebrity Summit90,940
- Celebrity Infinity90,940
- Celebrity Flora5,922
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Solstice class sister ships
Sailing with Celebrity
Celebrity Cruises is a premium line with sleek, design-led ships, strong food, cocktail bars and spa-style cabins, aimed at couples and grown-up travelers who want a step up from mainstream cruising without luxury prices. Its Edge-class ships, with the cantilevered Magic Carpet, are among the most stylish at sea. It suits food lovers and couples, less so families seeking water parks or budget fares.
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Celebrity Equinox FAQs
How big is Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Equinox measures about 121,878 gross tons and is about 1,041 feet (317 m) long. That makes it #9 of 15 Celebrity ships we cover by tonnage, and #93 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Celebrity Equinox carry?
About 2,850 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Celebrity Equinox built?
Celebrity Equinox entered service in 2009 and was built by Meyer Werft.
What class of ship is Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Equinox belongs to Celebrity's Solstice class, alongside Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Solstice. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Celebrity Equinox good for families?
Camp at Sea offers supervised activities for children 3 to 12 in age groups, with teen spaces and activities for older kids. Programs are good but smaller in scale than on Royal Caribbean or Disney, and kids are most common in summer and on holiday sailings. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Celebrity Equinox offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Celebrity official site.