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 Eclipse
Celebrity Edge
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Eclipse
122,000 GT
Celebrity Edge
129,500 GT
Length
Celebrity Eclipse
315 m
Celebrity Edge
306 m
Beam
Celebrity Eclipse
37 m
Celebrity Edge
39 m
Passengers
Celebrity Eclipse
2,852
Celebrity Edge
2,918
Crew
Celebrity Eclipse
1,253
Celebrity Edge
1,320
Decks
Celebrity Eclipse
—
Celebrity Edge
—
Year Built
Celebrity Eclipse
2,010
Celebrity Edge
2,018
Space Ratio
Celebrity Eclipse
42.8 GT/pax
Celebrity Edge
44.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Eclipse
2.28 :1
Celebrity Edge
2.21 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Solstice Class | Edge Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010 | 2,018Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 122,000 GT | 129,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 315 mWinner | 306 m |
| Beam | 37 m | 39 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,852 | 2,918Winner |
| Crew | 1,253 | 1,320Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.8 GT/pax | 44.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.28:1 | 2.21:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9404314 | 9812705 |
Celebrity Edge is the larger vessel at 129,500 GT — 6% more than Celebrity Eclipse's 122,000 GT. Built in 2018, Celebrity Edge is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Eclipse |
| Capacity | Celebrity Edge |
| Modernity | Celebrity Edge |
| Service | Celebrity Edge |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Edge |
Bottom line: Celebrity Edge wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Eclipse
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Celebrity Edge
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 9 mWinner | 8.4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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