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 Solstice
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Edge
129,500 GT
Celebrity Solstice
122,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Edge
306 m
Celebrity Solstice
315 m
Beam
Celebrity Edge
39 m
Celebrity Solstice
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Edge
2,918
Celebrity Solstice
2,852
Crew
Celebrity Edge
1,320
Celebrity Solstice
1,246
Decks
Celebrity Edge
—
Celebrity Solstice
—
Year Built
Celebrity Edge
2,018
Celebrity Solstice
2,008
Space Ratio
Celebrity Edge
44.4 GT/pax
Celebrity Solstice
42.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Edge
2.21 :1
Celebrity Solstice
2.29 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,008 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,500 GTWinner | 122,000 GT |
| Length | 306 m | 315 mWinner |
| Beam | 39 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,918Winner | 2,852 |
| Crew | 1,320Winner | 1,246 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.4 GT/paxWinner | 42.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.21:1Winner | 2.29:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9812705 | 9362530 |
Celebrity Edge is the larger vessel at 129,500 GT — 6% more than Celebrity Solstice's 122,000 GT. Built in 2018, Celebrity Edge is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Solstice |
| 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 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 Solstice
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
43 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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37 m |
| Draft | 8.4 mWinner | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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