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 Edge
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Ascent
140,600 GT
Celebrity Edge
129,500 GT
Length
Celebrity Ascent
327 m
Celebrity Edge
306 m
Beam
Celebrity Ascent
39 m
Celebrity Edge
39 m
Passengers
Celebrity Ascent
3,260
Celebrity Edge
2,918
Crew
Celebrity Ascent
1,320
Celebrity Edge
1,320
Decks
Celebrity Ascent
—
Celebrity Edge
—
Year Built
Celebrity Ascent
2,023
Celebrity Edge
2,018
Space Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
43.1 GT/pax
Celebrity Edge
44.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
2.47 :1
Celebrity Edge
2.21 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Edge Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023Winner | 2,018 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 140,600 GTWinner | 129,500 GT |
| Length | 327 mWinner | 306 m |
| Beam | 39 m | 39 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,260Winner | 2,918 |
| Crew | 1,320 | 1,320 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.1 GT/pax | 44.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.47:1 | 2.21:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9838400 | 9812705 |
Celebrity Ascent is the larger vessel at 140,600 GT — 9% more than Celebrity Edge's 129,500 GT. Built in 2023, Celebrity Ascent is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Edge edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Ascent |
| Capacity | Celebrity Ascent |
| Modernity | Celebrity Ascent |
| Service | Celebrity Edge |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Edge |
Bottom line: Celebrity Ascent wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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 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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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8.4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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