Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Ascent
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $1,099
Ship comparison
Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $694
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Ascent is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 3,260 passengers, in service since 2023. Celebrity Edge is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,918 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Celebrity Ascent if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated dining or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Celebrity Edge for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0), dining (9.0 vs 8.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Celebrity Edge if you want a lower starting fare or more of a party: it outscores Celebrity Ascent for party (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $694 (vs $1,099).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 140,597 | 130,818 |
| Passengers | 3,260 | 2,918 |
| Crew | 1,400 | 1,320 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.1 | 44.8 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 14 |
| Length | 1,073 ft | 1,004 ft |
| Beam | 128 ft | 128 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 39 | 40 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 83 |
| Cruise lengths | 10–14 nights | 4–18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,099 | $694 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Ascent leads on 3 of the ten, Celebrity Edge on 1, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Ascent
The 3,260-passenger Celebrity Ascent, which debuted in December 2023, continues the groundbreaking design and cutting-edge spaces seen in Celebrity Cruises's Edge class.
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $1,099.
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
Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Edge?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Edge?
Celebrity Ascent is bigger at 140,597 gross tons, against 130,818 gross tons for Celebrity Edge. Celebrity Ascent carries 3,260 passengers and Celebrity Edge carries 2,918.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Edge?
Celebrity Ascent is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2018 for Celebrity Edge.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Edge, with 44.8 gross tons per passenger against 43.1 on Celebrity Ascent. 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 2.3 on Celebrity Ascent.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Ascent scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Celebrity Edge.
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