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 Xpedition
Star Flyer
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Xpedition
2,842 GT
Star Flyer
2,298 GT
Length
Celebrity Xpedition
90 m
Star Flyer
115 m
Beam
Celebrity Xpedition
14 m
Star Flyer
15 m
Passengers
Celebrity Xpedition
96
Star Flyer
170
Crew
Celebrity Xpedition
64
Star Flyer
72
Decks
Celebrity Xpedition
—
Star Flyer
—
Year Built
Celebrity Xpedition
2,001
Star Flyer
1,991
Space Ratio
Celebrity Xpedition
29.6 GT/pax
Star Flyer
13.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Xpedition
1.50 :1
Star Flyer
2.36 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Xpedition | Star Flyer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Star Clippers |
| Class | Expedition | Clipper |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001Winner | 1,991 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 2,842 GTWinner | 2,298 GT |
| Length | 90 m | 115 mWinner |
| Beam | 14 m | 15 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 96 | 170Winner |
| Crew | 64 | 72Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 29.6 GT/paxWinner | 13.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.50:1Winner | 2.36:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Cassens Werft | Scheepswerf van Langerbrugge |
| Flag | Ecuador | Malta |
| IMO Number | 8521220 | 8915445 |
Celebrity Xpedition
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Star Flyer
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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