Though sister companies -- both Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International are owned by Royal Caribbean Group -- Celebrity and Royal Caribbean offer very different cruise experiences.
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When it comes to luxury cruises, nobody does lavish like Royal Caribbean. Unforgettable adventures call for an unforgettable oasis where you can rest and recharge in between thrills.
Luxurious staterooms with services to suit all your needsCelebrity Cruises brings you luxury at every nook and corner. All staterooms on Celebrity Cruises are furnished with futuristic modern decor. Celebrity Cruises' offers accommodation options for all budgets.
Choose Royal Caribbean if you're an adrenaline junkie.Royal Caribbean is the king of crazy top-deck attractions. All ships have rock climbing walls, 14 offer the FlowRider surf simulator, the Quantum-class ships have indoor skydiving and a London Eye-esque ride, and the Oasis-class ships have ziplines.
Celebrity Cruises is not an adults-only cruise line, meaning that they do offer youth programming. However, you are less likely to find any ship swarming with children, as they lack the onboard thrills that their sister line is known for.
Most luxurious according to the critics: Europa 2It's no surprise that Europa 2 has now usurped her predecessor, acclaimed by the Berlitz Guide 2020 as the best cruise ship in the world.
The 'jewel in the crown' of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea is the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line—acclaimed for both its all-inclusive lifestyle offering and its global destination portfolio.
The average age of a Celebrity passenger is a tad north of 50. Still, while families with younger children usually gravitate to one of the above-mentioned lines with more family-friendly activities, that doesn't mean you can't bring your kids on a Celebrity cruise.
Celebrity tends to get a bit older crowd as they don't care about rock climbing, water slides, parachuting, surfing, zip lining, or catering to kids needs. Although Celebrity charges higher prices for supposedly being a bit more upscale, they are too big of ships to be considered high end luxury cruises.
While there are cheaper cruise lines out there, the modern luxury feeling of Celebrity justifies the extra spend for those who can afford it. Complimentary restaurants are a cut above those found on other lines, meaning there is little need to spend extra on specialty dining, unless passengers feel like a treat.