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 Beyond
Celebrity Equinox
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Beyond
140,600 GT
Celebrity Equinox
122,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Beyond
327 m
Celebrity Equinox
315 m
Beam
Celebrity Beyond
39 m
Celebrity Equinox
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Beyond
3,260
Celebrity Equinox
2,852
Crew
Celebrity Beyond
1,320
Celebrity Equinox
1,253
Decks
Celebrity Beyond
—
Celebrity Equinox
—
Year Built
Celebrity Beyond
2,022
Celebrity Equinox
2,009
Space Ratio
Celebrity Beyond
43.1 GT/pax
Celebrity Equinox
42.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Beyond
2.47 :1
Celebrity Equinox
2.28 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,009 |
| 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 | 1,253 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.1 GT/paxWinner | 42.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.47:1 | 2.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9838395 | 9372461 |
Celebrity Beyond is the larger vessel at 140,600 GT — 15% more than Celebrity Equinox's 122,000 GT. Built in 2022, Celebrity Beyond is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Equinox edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Beyond |
| Capacity | Celebrity Beyond |
| Modernity | Celebrity Beyond |
| Service | Celebrity Equinox |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Beyond |
Bottom line: Celebrity Beyond wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Beyond
Built in 2022 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 Equinox
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 | 5.4 m | 9 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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