Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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 Infinity
Celebrity Xpedition
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Infinity
91,000 GT
Celebrity Xpedition
2,842 GT
Length
Celebrity Infinity
294 m
Celebrity Xpedition
90 m
Beam
Celebrity Infinity
32 m
Celebrity Xpedition
14 m
Passengers
Celebrity Infinity
2,170
Celebrity Xpedition
96
Crew
Celebrity Infinity
999
Celebrity Xpedition
64
Decks
Celebrity Infinity
—
Celebrity Xpedition
—
Year Built
Celebrity Infinity
2,001
Celebrity Xpedition
2,001
Space Ratio
Celebrity Infinity
41.9 GT/pax
Celebrity Xpedition
29.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Infinity
2.17 :1
Celebrity Xpedition
1.50 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Infinity | Celebrity Xpedition |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Millennium Class | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001 | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 91,000 GTWinner | 2,842 GT |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 90 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,170Winner | 96 |
| Crew | 999Winner | 64 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.9 GT/paxWinner | 29.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.17:1 | 1.50:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Cassens Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Ecuador |
| IMO Number | 9189407 | 8521220 |
Celebrity Infinity is the significantly larger vessel at 91,000 GT — 3102% more than Celebrity Xpedition's 2,842 GT. Celebrity Infinity offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.9 GT per passenger versus 29.6. Celebrity Xpedition edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Infinity |
| Capacity | Celebrity Infinity |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | Celebrity Xpedition |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Infinity |
Bottom line: Celebrity Infinity wins more categories (3 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Infinity
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Celebrity Xpedition
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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| Draft | 8.3 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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