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 1 year versus Celebrity Xcel (2025). Norwegian Luna is the larger hull at 156,300 GT (~11% bigger). Celebrity Xcel sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,260 vs 3,550).
| Spec | Celebrity Xcel | Norwegian Luna |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tonnage | 141,420 GT | 156,300 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,260 | 3,550 |
| Guests (max) | 3,873 | 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.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.