Virgin Voyages
Brilliant Lady
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $357
Ship comparison
Brilliant Lady vs Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $694
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Brilliant Lady is a large Virgin Voyages ship carrying 2,770 passengers, in service since 2025. Celebrity Edge is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,918 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Brilliant Lady if you want a lower starting fare or a newer ship: its cruises start from $357 (vs $694) and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2018).
Choose Celebrity Edge if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Brilliant Lady for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0), family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Brilliant Lady | Celebrity Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Virgin Voyages | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 130,818 |
| Passengers | 2,770 | 2,918 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,320 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.7 | 44.8 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 14 |
| Length | 912 ft | 1,004 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 128 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 36 | 40 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 83 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–17 nights | 4–18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $357 (better) | $694 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Brilliant Lady leads on 0 of the ten, Celebrity Edge on 3, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Virgin Voyages
Brilliant Lady
Brilliant Lady is Virgin Voyages’ fourth “Lady Ship” — an adults‑only (age 18+) cruise ship built for travelers who want the energy of a boutique hotel, the food-and-nightlife density of a great city weekend, and the convenience of a ship where you never need to dress up unless you feel like it.
Sailing now
36 cruises on sale, from $357.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
If you're wondering what the future of cruising might hold, look no further than Celebrity Edge. The first of four ships in Celebrity Cruises' new Edge class does not disappoint when it comes to marrying cruise line favorites with 21st century upgrades.
Highlights
- The reimagined Resort Deck has a trendy, sophisticated vibe with a pool and bar that resemble a 5-star resort in Miami Beach
- Fun sea day activities like the tabletop maze in the Club, puzzles in Eden and outdoor options in the Rooftop Garden
- The you'll-have-to-see-it-to-believe-it Magic Carpet
- The SEA Thermal Suite offers 8 unique experiences, from the typical sauna or Turkish baths to the exotic waterfall shower, salt room and float room.
Sailing now
40 cruises on sale, from $694.
Questions
Brilliant Lady or Celebrity Edge?
Which is bigger, Brilliant Lady or Celebrity Edge?
Celebrity Edge is bigger at 130,818 gross tons, against 110,000 gross tons for Brilliant Lady. Brilliant Lady carries 2,770 passengers and Celebrity Edge carries 2,918.
Which ship is newer, Brilliant Lady or Celebrity Edge?
Brilliant Lady is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2018 for Celebrity Edge.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Edge, with 44.8 gross tons per passenger against 39.7 on Brilliant Lady. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Edge, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Brilliant Lady.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Edge scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Brilliant Lady.
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