Two Celebrity Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Celebrity Xcel (2025) is the newer ship by 3 years versus Celebrity Beyond (2022). Celebrity Xcel is the larger hull at 141,420 GT (~1% bigger).
| Spec | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Xcel |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tonnage | 140,600 GT | 141,420 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,260 | 3,260 |
| Guests (max) | 3,873 | 3,873 |
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.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.