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 17 years versus Celebrity Solstice (2008). Celebrity Xcel is the larger hull at 141,420 GT (~16% bigger). Celebrity Solstice sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,850 vs 3,260).
| Spec | Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity Xcel |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2008 | 2025 |
| Tonnage | 121,878 GT | 141,420 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,850 | 3,260 |
| Guests (max) | 3,145 | 3,873 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Celebrity Xcel 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.