Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Beyond
- Cruises
- 58
- From
- $474
Ship comparison
Celebrity Beyond vs Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $949
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Beyond is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 3,260 passengers, in service since 2022. Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Celebrity Beyond if you want more of a party, a newer ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for party (8.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2009) and its cruises start from $474 (vs $949).
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores Celebrity Beyond for family friendly (7.0 vs 5.0), dining (10.0 vs 9.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Equinox | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 140,600 | 122,000 |
| Passengers | 3,260 | 2,852 |
| Crew | 1,416 | 1,250 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.1 (better) | 42.8 |
| Decks | 21 | 14 |
| Length | 1,073 ft | 1,041 ft |
| Beam | 128 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 58 | 45 |
| Upcoming sailings | 95 | 83 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 7–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $474 (better) | $949 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Beyond leads on 2 of the ten, Celebrity Equinox on 3, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Beyond
Celebrity Beyond, which launched in April 2022, is the third state-of-the-art Edge class ship from Celebrity Cruises. Like other Edge-class ships, Celebrity Beyond features Eden, a 270-degree, three-deck observation lounge, which features a ramp connecting decks 5 and 6, in addition to a cafe, a bar and a dining venue.
Sailing now
58 cruises on sale, from $474.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
The 2,852-guest Celebrity Equinox takes premium cruising to new heights with a mix of classic Celebrity Cruises amenities and flourishes tailor-made for this equisite ship. Our recent sailing on Equinox shows that there's no compromise when it comes to onboard experiences as cruising begins to emerge full-throttle from the pandemic.
Highlights
- Lawn Club
- Martini Bar
- Sky Observation Lounge
- Equinox Theater
Sailing now
45 cruises on sale, from $949.
Questions
Celebrity Beyond or Celebrity Equinox?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Beyond or Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Beyond is bigger at 140,600 gross tons, against 122,000 gross tons for Celebrity Equinox. Celebrity Beyond carries 3,260 passengers and Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Beyond or Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Beyond is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2009 for Celebrity Equinox.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Beyond, with 43.1 gross tons per passenger against 42.8 on Celebrity Equinox. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Equinox scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Celebrity Beyond.
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