Celebrity Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Norwegian Luna (2026) is the newer ship by 6 years versus Celebrity Apex (2020). Norwegian Luna is the larger hull at 156,300 GT (~19% bigger). Celebrity Apex sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,918 vs 3,550).
| Spec | Celebrity Apex | Norwegian Luna |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2020 | 2026 |
| Tonnage | 130,818 GT | 156,300 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,918 | 3,550 |
| Guests (max) | 3,464 | 3,565 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.