Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Xploration
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Beyond
140,600 GT
Celebrity Xploration
318 GT
Length
Celebrity Beyond
327 m
Celebrity Xploration
30 m
Beam
Celebrity Beyond
39 m
Celebrity Xploration
10 m
Passengers
Celebrity Beyond
3,260
Celebrity Xploration
16
Crew
Celebrity Beyond
1,320
Celebrity Xploration
14
Decks
Celebrity Beyond
—
Celebrity Xploration
—
Year Built
Celebrity Beyond
2,022
Celebrity Xploration
2,005
Space Ratio
Celebrity Beyond
43.1 GT/pax
Celebrity Xploration
19.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Beyond
2.47 :1
Celebrity Xploration
1.14 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Xploration |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Mega-Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,005 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 140,600 GTWinner | 318 GT |
| Length | 327 mWinner | 30 m |
| Beam | 39 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,260Winner | 16 |
| Crew | 1,320Winner | 14 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.1 GT/paxWinner | 19.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.47:1 | 1.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Yachtwerft |
| Flag | Malta | Ecuador |
| IMO Number | 9838395 | 9404302 |
Celebrity Beyond is the significantly larger vessel at 140,600 GT — 44114% more than Celebrity Xploration's 318 GT. Celebrity Beyond offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.1 GT per passenger versus 19.9. Built in 2022, Celebrity Beyond is 17 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Beyond |
| Capacity | Celebrity Beyond |
| Modernity | Celebrity Beyond |
| Service | Celebrity Xploration |
| 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 Xploration
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 5.4 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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