$499/person$125/night
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Celebrity Beyond vs Rhapsody of the Seas
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Celebrity Beyond wins 7 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Celebrity Beyond
Rhapsody of the Seas
Size
140,600 GT
78,491 GT
Passengers
3,260
2,000
Year built
2022
1997
Crew ratio
2.5 guests per crew
2.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
43.1 GT per guest
39.3 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
327 m
279 m
From price
$499.2 pp
$636.16 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Celebrity Beyond is the significantly larger vessel at 140,600 GT, 79% more than Rhapsody of the Seas's 78,491 GT. Celebrity Beyond offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.1 GT per passenger versus 39.3. Built in 2022, Celebrity Beyond is 25 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Beyond |
| Capacity | Celebrity Beyond |
| Modernity | Celebrity Beyond |
| Service | Celebrity Beyond |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Beyond |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Celebrity Beyond |
| Fleet Power | Celebrity Beyond |
Bottom line: Celebrity Beyond leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Celebrity Beyond for overall superiority; pick Rhapsody of the Seas if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Celebrity Beyond if
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 25 years newer)
- Size matters to you (140,600 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,260 guests)
- More crew per guest (2.5 guests per crew)
Choose Rhapsody of the Seas if
- Lower fares per night (from $91 per person per night)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Celebrity Beyond | Rhapsody of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $499.2 pp | $636.16 pp |
| Per night | $125 pp | $91 pp |
| Departing | Nov 18 | Nov 14 |
| Duration | 4 nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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Sailings
Upcoming Sailings
Upcoming Sailings on Rhapsody of the Seas
7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Rhapsody of the Seas
Nov 7, 2026 · 7 nights
Caribbean
$738/person$105/night
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7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Rhapsody of the Seas
Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights
Caribbean
$636/person$91/night
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7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Rhapsody of the Seas
Nov 21, 2026 · 7 nights
Caribbean
$878/person$125/night
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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.
