Virgin Voyages vs Celebrity Cruises — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Brilliant Lady (2025) is the newer ship by 7 years versus Celebrity Edge (2018). Celebrity Edge is the larger hull at 130,818 GT (~19% bigger). Brilliant Lady sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,770 vs 2,918).
| Spec | Brilliant Lady | Celebrity Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 130,818 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,770 | 2,918 |
| Guests (max) | 2,770 | 3,464 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Celebrity Edge has one thing the other doesn't: Wheelchair rentals.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.