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Celebrity • Celebrity Apex
Sep 26, 2026 · 11 nights
Iberian Peninsula
$4,114/person$374/night
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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Sky Princess is the larger vessel at 145,000 GT, 12% more than Celebrity Apex's 129,500 GT. Celebrity Apex offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 39.6. Celebrity Apex edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
Celebrity Apex
Sky Princess
Size
129,500 GT
145,000 GT
Passengers
2,910
3,660
Year Built
2020
2019
Crew Ratio
1:2.2
1:2.7
Space Ratio
44.5
39.6
Decks
—
—
Length
306m
330m
From Price
$2,606.49/pp
$838.25/pp
Comparison Verdict
Sky Princess is the larger vessel at 145,000 GT, 12% more than Celebrity Apex's 129,500 GT. Celebrity Apex offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 39.6. Celebrity Apex edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Sky Princess |
| Capacity | Sky Princess |
| Modernity | Celebrity Apex |
| Service | Celebrity Apex |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Apex |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Sky Princess |
| Fleet Power | Sky Princess |
Bottom line: Sky Princess leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Sky Princess for overall superiority; pick Celebrity Apex if Modernity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Celebrity Apex if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2020, 1yr newer)
- Better service ratio (2.2:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (44.5 GT/pax)
Choose Sky Princess if...
- Size matters to you (145,000 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,660 guests)
- Save $1,768.24/person on sailings
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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.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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