Two Celebrity Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Celebrity Ascent (2023) is the newer ship by 15 years versus Celebrity Solstice (2008). Celebrity Ascent is the larger hull at 140,600 GT (~15% bigger). Celebrity Solstice sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,850 vs 3,260).
| Spec | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2023 | 2008 |
| Tonnage | 140,600 GT | 121,878 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,260 | 2,850 |
| Guests (max) | 3,873 | 3,145 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Celebrity Ascent has one thing the other doesn't: USB ports in cabins.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.