Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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 Apex
Celebrity Solstice
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Apex
129,500 GT
Celebrity Solstice
122,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Apex
306 m
Celebrity Solstice
315 m
Beam
Celebrity Apex
39 m
Celebrity Solstice
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Apex
2,910
Celebrity Solstice
2,852
Crew
Celebrity Apex
1,320
Celebrity Solstice
1,246
Decks
Celebrity Apex
—
Celebrity Solstice
—
Year Built
Celebrity Apex
2,020
Celebrity Solstice
2,008
Space Ratio
Celebrity Apex
44.5 GT/pax
Celebrity Solstice
42.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Apex
2.20 :1
Celebrity Solstice
2.29 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,008 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,500 GTWinner | 122,000 GT |
| Length | 306 m | 315 mWinner |
| Beam | 39 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,910Winner | 2,852 |
| Crew | 1,320Winner | 1,246 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.5 GT/paxWinner | 42.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.20:1Winner | 2.29:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9774892 | 9362530 |
Celebrity Apex is the larger vessel at 129,500 GT — 6% more than Celebrity Solstice's 122,000 GT. Built in 2020, Celebrity Apex is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Solstice |
| Capacity | Celebrity Apex |
| Modernity | Celebrity Apex |
| Service | Celebrity Apex |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Apex |
Bottom line: Celebrity Apex wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Apex
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
45 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
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37 m |
| Draft | 8 m | 8.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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