$1,093/person$78/night
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Celebrity Ascent vs MSC Fantasia
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. MSC Fantasia wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Celebrity Ascent
MSC Fantasia
Size
140,600 GT
137,936 GT
Passengers
3,260
4,363
Year built
2023
2008
Crew ratio
2.5 guests per crew
3.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
43.1 GT per guest
31.6 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
327 m
333 m
From price
$1,092.7 pp
$1,295.75 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Celebrity Ascent offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.1 GT per passenger versus 31.6. Built in 2023, Celebrity Ascent is 15 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Ascent edges ahead in service at 2.5 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Fantasia |
| Capacity | MSC Fantasia |
| Modernity | Celebrity Ascent |
| Service | Celebrity Ascent |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Ascent |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | MSC Fantasia |
| Fleet Power | MSC Fantasia |
Bottom line: MSC Fantasia leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Fantasia for overall superiority; pick Celebrity Ascent if Modernity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Celebrity Ascent if
- You want the newer ship (built 2023, 15 years newer)
- Size matters to you (140,600 GT)
- More crew per guest (2.5 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (43.1 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Celebrity Ascent | MSC Fantasia |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,092.7 pp | $1,295.75 pp |
| Per night | $78 pp | $144 pp |
| Departing | Oct 30 | Oct 29 |
| Duration | 14 nights | 9 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
