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 Xcel
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Ascent
140,600 GT
Celebrity Xcel
140,600 GT
Length
Celebrity Ascent
327 m
Celebrity Xcel
327 m
Beam
Celebrity Ascent
39 m
Celebrity Xcel
39 m
Passengers
Celebrity Ascent
3,260
Celebrity Xcel
3,260
Crew
Celebrity Ascent
1,320
Celebrity Xcel
1,320
Decks
Celebrity Ascent
—
Celebrity Xcel
—
Year Built
Celebrity Ascent
2,023
Celebrity Xcel
2,025
Space Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
43.1 GT/pax
Celebrity Xcel
43.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Ascent
2.47 :1
Celebrity Xcel
2.47 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Xcel |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Edge Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 140,600 GT | 140,600 GT |
| Length | 327 m | 327 m |
| Beam | 39 m | 39 m |
| Draft | 8.5 mWinner | 8.4 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,260 | 3,260 |
| Crew | 1,320 | 1,320 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.1 GT/pax | 43.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.47:1 | 2.47:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9838400 | 9916913 |
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 Xcel
Built in 2025 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
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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