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 Solstice
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Ascent
140,600 GT
Celebrity Solstice
122,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Ascent
327 m
Celebrity Solstice
315 m
Beam
Celebrity Ascent
39 m
Celebrity Solstice
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Ascent
3,260
Celebrity Solstice
2,852
Crew
Celebrity Ascent
1,320
Celebrity Solstice
1,246
Decks
Celebrity Ascent
—
Celebrity Solstice
—
Year Built
Celebrity Ascent
2,023
Celebrity Solstice
2,008
Space Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
43.1 GT/pax
Celebrity Solstice
42.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
2.47 :1
Celebrity Solstice
2.29 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023Winner | 2,008 |
| 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 | 1,246 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.1 GT/paxWinner | 42.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.47:1 | 2.29:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9838400 | 9362530 |
Celebrity Ascent is the larger vessel at 140,600 GT — 15% more than Celebrity Solstice's 122,000 GT. Built in 2023, Celebrity Ascent is 15 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Solstice 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 Solstice |
| 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 Solstice
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 mWinner | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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