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 Reflection
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Ascent
140,600 GT
Celebrity Reflection
126,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Ascent
327 m
Celebrity Reflection
319 m
Beam
Celebrity Ascent
39 m
Celebrity Reflection
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Ascent
3,260
Celebrity Reflection
3,030
Crew
Celebrity Ascent
1,320
Celebrity Reflection
1,271
Decks
Celebrity Ascent
—
Celebrity Reflection
—
Year Built
Celebrity Ascent
2,023
Celebrity Reflection
2,012
Space Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
43.1 GT/pax
Celebrity Reflection
41.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
2.47 :1
Celebrity Reflection
2.38 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023Winner | 2,012 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 140,600 GTWinner | 126,000 GT |
| Length | 327 mWinner | 319 m |
| Beam | 39 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,260Winner | 3,030 |
| Crew | 1,320Winner | 1,271 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.1 GT/paxWinner | 41.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.47:1 | 2.38:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9838400 | 9506459 |
Celebrity Ascent is the larger vessel at 140,600 GT — 12% more than Celebrity Reflection's 126,000 GT. Built in 2023, Celebrity Ascent is 11 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Ascent |
| Capacity | Celebrity Ascent |
| Modernity | Celebrity Ascent |
| Service | Celebrity Reflection |
| 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 Reflection
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,030-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,030 passengers means tons of activities
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
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37 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 9.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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