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 Xpedition
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Eclipse
122,000 GT
Celebrity Xpedition
2,842 GT
Length
Celebrity Eclipse
315 m
Celebrity Xpedition
90 m
Beam
Celebrity Eclipse
37 m
Celebrity Xpedition
14 m
Passengers
Celebrity Eclipse
2,852
Celebrity Xpedition
96
Crew
Celebrity Eclipse
1,253
Celebrity Xpedition
64
Decks
Celebrity Eclipse
—
Celebrity Xpedition
—
Year Built
Celebrity Eclipse
2,010
Celebrity Xpedition
2,001
Space Ratio
Celebrity Eclipse
42.8 GT/pax
Celebrity Xpedition
29.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Eclipse
2.28 :1
Celebrity Xpedition
1.50 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Xpedition |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Solstice Class | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 122,000 GTWinner | 2,842 GT |
| Length | 315 mWinner | 90 m |
| Beam | 37 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,852Winner | 96 |
| Crew | 1,253Winner | 64 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.8 GT/paxWinner | 29.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.28:1 | 1.50:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Cassens Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Ecuador |
| IMO Number | 9404314 | 8521220 |
Celebrity Eclipse is the significantly larger vessel at 122,000 GT — 4193% more than Celebrity Xpedition's 2,842 GT. Celebrity Eclipse offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.8 GT per passenger versus 29.6. Built in 2010, Celebrity Eclipse is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Eclipse |
| Capacity | Celebrity Eclipse |
| Modernity | Celebrity Eclipse |
| Service | Celebrity Xpedition |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Eclipse |
Bottom line: Celebrity Eclipse 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 Xpedition
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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14 m |
| Draft | 9 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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