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 Ascent
Celebrity Silhouette
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Ascent
140,600 GT
Celebrity Silhouette
122,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Ascent
327 m
Celebrity Silhouette
315 m
Beam
Celebrity Ascent
39 m
Celebrity Silhouette
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Ascent
3,260
Celebrity Silhouette
2,886
Crew
Celebrity Ascent
1,320
Celebrity Silhouette
1,271
Decks
Celebrity Ascent
—
Celebrity Silhouette
—
Year Built
Celebrity Ascent
2,023
Celebrity Silhouette
2,011
Space Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
43.1 GT/pax
Celebrity Silhouette
42.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
2.47 :1
Celebrity Silhouette
2.27 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023Winner | 2,011 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 140,600 GTWinner | 122,000 GT |
| Length | 327 mWinner | 315 m |
| Beam | 39 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,260Winner | 2,886 |
| Crew | 1,320Winner | 1,271 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.1 GT/paxWinner | 42.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.47:1 | 2.27:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9838400 | 9451094 |
Celebrity Ascent is the larger vessel at 140,600 GT — 15% more than Celebrity Silhouette's 122,000 GT. Built in 2023, Celebrity Ascent is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Silhouette 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 Silhouette |
| 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 Silhouette
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 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 | 8.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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