Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Xploration
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Edge
129,500 GT
Celebrity Xploration
318 GT
Length
Celebrity Edge
306 m
Celebrity Xploration
30 m
Beam
Celebrity Edge
39 m
Celebrity Xploration
10 m
Passengers
Celebrity Edge
2,918
Celebrity Xploration
16
Crew
Celebrity Edge
1,320
Celebrity Xploration
14
Decks
Celebrity Edge
—
Celebrity Xploration
—
Year Built
Celebrity Edge
2,018
Celebrity Xploration
2,005
Space Ratio
Celebrity Edge
44.4 GT/pax
Celebrity Xploration
19.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Edge
2.21 :1
Celebrity Xploration
1.14 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Xploration |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Mega-Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,005 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,500 GTWinner | 318 GT |
| Length | 306 mWinner | 30 m |
| Beam | 39 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,918Winner | 16 |
| Crew | 1,320Winner | 14 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.4 GT/paxWinner | 19.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.21:1 | 1.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Yachtwerft |
| Flag | Malta | Ecuador |
| IMO Number | 9812705 | 9404302 |
Celebrity Edge is the significantly larger vessel at 129,500 GT — 40623% more than Celebrity Xploration's 318 GT. Celebrity Edge offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.4 GT per passenger versus 19.9. Built in 2018, Celebrity Edge is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Edge |
| Capacity | Celebrity Edge |
| Modernity | Celebrity Edge |
| Service | Celebrity Xploration |
| 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 Xploration
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 8.4 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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