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 Xcel
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Beyond
140,600 GT
Celebrity Xcel
140,600 GT
Length
Celebrity Beyond
327 m
Celebrity Xcel
327 m
Beam
Celebrity Beyond
39 m
Celebrity Xcel
39 m
Passengers
Celebrity Beyond
3,260
Celebrity Xcel
3,260
Crew
Celebrity Beyond
1,320
Celebrity Xcel
1,320
Decks
Celebrity Beyond
—
Celebrity Xcel
—
Year Built
Celebrity Beyond
2,022
Celebrity Xcel
2,025
Space Ratio
Celebrity Beyond
43.1 GT/pax
Celebrity Xcel
43.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Beyond
2.47 :1
Celebrity Xcel
2.47 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Xcel |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Edge Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 140,600 GT | 140,600 GT |
| Length | 327 m | 327 m |
| Beam | 39 m | 39 m |
| Draft | 5.4 m | 8.4 mWinner |
| 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 | 9838395 | 9916913 |
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 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
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