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 Edge
Celebrity Reflection
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Edge
129,500 GT
Celebrity Reflection
126,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Edge
306 m
Celebrity Reflection
319 m
Beam
Celebrity Edge
39 m
Celebrity Reflection
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Edge
2,918
Celebrity Reflection
3,030
Crew
Celebrity Edge
1,320
Celebrity Reflection
1,271
Decks
Celebrity Edge
—
Celebrity Reflection
—
Year Built
Celebrity Edge
2,018
Celebrity Reflection
2,012
Space Ratio
Celebrity Edge
44.4 GT/pax
Celebrity Reflection
41.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Edge
2.21 :1
Celebrity Reflection
2.38 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,012 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,500 GTWinner | 126,000 GT |
| Length | 306 m | 319 mWinner |
| Beam | 39 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,918 | 3,030Winner |
| Crew | 1,320Winner | 1,271 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.4 GT/paxWinner | 41.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.21:1Winner | 2.38:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9812705 | 9506459 |
Built in 2018, Celebrity Edge is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Edge edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Reflection |
| Capacity | Celebrity Reflection |
| Modernity | Celebrity Edge |
| Service | Celebrity Edge |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Edge |
Bottom line: Celebrity Edge wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Celebrity Reflection
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,030-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,030 passengers means tons of activities
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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37 m |
| Draft | 8.4 m | 9.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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