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 7 years versus Celebrity Edge (2018). Celebrity Xcel is the larger hull at 141,420 GT (~8% bigger). Celebrity Edge sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,918 vs 3,260).
| Spec | Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Xcel |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tonnage | 130,818 GT | 141,420 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,918 | 3,260 |
| Guests (max) | 3,464 | 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.