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
Radiance of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Edge
129,500 GT
Radiance of the Seas
90,090 GT
Length
Celebrity Edge
306 m
Radiance of the Seas
293 m
Beam
Celebrity Edge
39 m
Radiance of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Celebrity Edge
2,918
Radiance of the Seas
2,143
Crew
Celebrity Edge
1,320
Radiance of the Seas
859
Decks
Celebrity Edge
—
Radiance of the Seas
—
Year Built
Celebrity Edge
2,018
Radiance of the Seas
2,001
Space Ratio
Celebrity Edge
44.4 GT/pax
Radiance of the Seas
42.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Edge
2.21 :1
Radiance of the Seas
2.49 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Edge | Radiance of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Edge Class | Radiance Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,500 GTWinner | 90,090 GT |
| Length | 306 mWinner | 293 m |
| Beam | 39 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,918Winner | 2,143 |
| Crew | 1,320Winner | 859 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.4 GT/paxWinner | 42.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.21:1Winner | 2.49:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9812705 | 9195195 |
Celebrity Edge is the significantly larger vessel at 129,500 GT — 44% more than Radiance of the Seas's 90,090 GT. Built in 2018, Celebrity Edge is 17 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 Edge |
| Capacity | Celebrity Edge |
| Modernity | Celebrity Edge |
| Service | Celebrity Edge |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Edge |
Bottom line: Celebrity Edge wins more categories (5 vs 0), 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
Radiance of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.4 m | 8.8 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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