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)
Brilliance of the Seas
Celebrity Edge
Gross Tonnage
Brilliance of the Seas
90,090 GT
Celebrity Edge
129,500 GT
Length
Brilliance of the Seas
293 m
Celebrity Edge
306 m
Beam
Brilliance of the Seas
32 m
Celebrity Edge
39 m
Passengers
Brilliance of the Seas
2,501
Celebrity Edge
2,918
Crew
Brilliance of the Seas
848
Celebrity Edge
1,320
Decks
Brilliance of the Seas
—
Celebrity Edge
—
Year Built
Brilliance of the Seas
2,002
Celebrity Edge
2,018
Space Ratio
Brilliance of the Seas
36.0 GT/pax
Celebrity Edge
44.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Brilliance of the Seas
2.95 :1
Celebrity Edge
2.21 :1
| Specification | Brilliance of the Seas | Celebrity Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Radiance Class | Edge Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,018Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 90,090 GT | 129,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 293 m | 306 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 39 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,501 | 2,918Winner |
| Crew | 848 | 1,320Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.0 GT/pax | 44.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.95:1 | 2.21:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bahamas | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9195200 | 9812705 |
Celebrity Edge is the significantly larger vessel at 129,500 GT — 44% more than Brilliance of the Seas's 90,090 GT. Celebrity Edge offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.4 GT per passenger versus 36.0. Built in 2018, Celebrity Edge is 16 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Edge |
| Capacity | Celebrity Edge |
| Modernity | Celebrity Edge |
| Service | Celebrity Edge |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Edge |
Bottom line: Celebrity Edge wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Brilliance of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Celebrity Edge
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
44 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 | 8.6 mWinner | 8.4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
