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 Solstice
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Beyond
140,600 GT
Celebrity Solstice
122,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Beyond
327 m
Celebrity Solstice
315 m
Beam
Celebrity Beyond
39 m
Celebrity Solstice
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Beyond
3,260
Celebrity Solstice
2,852
Crew
Celebrity Beyond
1,320
Celebrity Solstice
1,246
Decks
Celebrity Beyond
—
Celebrity Solstice
—
Year Built
Celebrity Beyond
2,022
Celebrity Solstice
2,008
Space Ratio
Celebrity Beyond
43.1 GT/pax
Celebrity Solstice
42.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Beyond
2.47 :1
Celebrity Solstice
2.29 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 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 | 9838395 | 9362530 |
Celebrity Beyond is the larger vessel at 140,600 GT — 15% more than Celebrity Solstice's 122,000 GT. Built in 2022, Celebrity Beyond is 14 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 Beyond |
| Capacity | Celebrity Beyond |
| Modernity | Celebrity Beyond |
| Service | Celebrity Solstice |
| 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 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 | 5.4 m | 8.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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