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)
Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Eclipse
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Ascent
140,600 GT
Celebrity Eclipse
122,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Ascent
327 m
Celebrity Eclipse
315 m
Beam
Celebrity Ascent
39 m
Celebrity Eclipse
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Ascent
3,260
Celebrity Eclipse
2,852
Crew
Celebrity Ascent
1,320
Celebrity Eclipse
1,253
Decks
Celebrity Ascent
—
Celebrity Eclipse
—
Year Built
Celebrity Ascent
2,023
Celebrity Eclipse
2,010
Space Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
43.1 GT/pax
Celebrity Eclipse
42.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
2.47 :1
Celebrity Eclipse
2.28 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023Winner | 2,010 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 140,600 GTWinner | 122,000 GT |
| Length | 327 mWinner | 315 m |
| Beam | 39 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,260Winner | 2,852 |
| Crew | 1,320Winner | 1,253 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.1 GT/paxWinner | 42.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.47:1 | 2.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9838400 | 9404314 |
Celebrity Ascent is the larger vessel at 140,600 GT — 15% more than Celebrity Eclipse's 122,000 GT. Built in 2023, Celebrity Ascent is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Eclipse edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Ascent |
| Capacity | Celebrity Ascent |
| Modernity | Celebrity Ascent |
| Service | Celebrity Eclipse |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Ascent |
Bottom line: Celebrity Ascent wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Ascent
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
3,260 passengers means tons of activities
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Large 3,260-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Celebrity Eclipse
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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37 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 9 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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