Fleet report card

Celebrity Cruises

Grade

B+

out of 100

Premium17 active ships

Score breakdown

How the fleet scores

Fleet ageGood55

Fleet sizeExcellent85

Passenger capacityVery Good80

Fleet diversityExcellent95

InnovationVery Good70

Quick facts

Fleet tier: Large Fleet
Average ship age: 15 years
Total capacity: 38,948
Ship classes: 6
Years operating: 38

This grade is calculated from five key fleet metrics: fleet age, fleet size, passenger capacity, fleet diversity, and recent innovation. Each scored metric contributes equally to the overall score. Figures use valid recorded observations; missing records can affect comparisons between lines. Coverage across 17 active ships: 17 build years, 17 passenger capacities, 17 tonnages and 17 ship classes. Methodology v1.3, 2026-09-08.

Fleet detail

Age, size and range

Fleet age

Average age (years)

2025

Newest ship

2000

Oldest ship

Newest ships

Celebrity Xcel140,600 GT2025 Celebrity Ascent140,600 GT2023 Celebrity Beyond140,600 GT2022 Celebrity Apex129,500 GT2020 Celebrity Flora5,739 GT2019

Fleet size and capacity

Ships

39K

Total capacity

2,291

Average capacity

3,260

Largest ship

Largest ships by tonnage

#1Celebrity Ascent3,260 pax140,600 GT #2Celebrity Beyond3,260 pax140,600 GT #3Celebrity Xcel3,260 pax140,600 GT #4Celebrity Edge2,918 pax129,500 GT #5Celebrity Apex2,910 pax129,500 GT

Fleet diversity

Ship classes

Size categories

Size categories represented

Small
Mid-Size
Large

Ship classes

Edge Class
Solstice Class
Millennium Class
Expedition
Flora Class
Mega-Yacht

Innovation and growth

Ships launched (last 3 years)

Has mega ships (200K+ GT)

Innovation is measured by recent ship launches and mega-ship operations, which signal investment in modern amenities and passenger experience.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is Celebrity Cruises's overall fleet grade?

Celebrity Cruises received an overall fleet grade of B+ (77/100) based on 5 of 5 fleet metrics.

How old is Celebrity Cruises's fleet?

Celebrity Cruises's ships with recorded valid build years have an average age of 15 years. Among these ships, the newest was built in 2025 and the oldest was built in 2000.

How many ships does Celebrity Cruises have?

Celebrity Cruises operates 17 active cruise ships with a recorded passenger capacity of 38,948 across 17 ships with valid capacity data.

What types of ships does Celebrity Cruises operate?

Recorded ship sizes: Small, Mid-Size, Large. 6 ship classes are recorded.

Has Celebrity Cruises launched new ships recently?

Celebrity Cruises has 2 recorded new ships built in the current calendar year or previous three calendar years, earning an innovation score of 70/100.

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