Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $694
Ship comparison
Celebrity Edge vs Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $949
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Edge is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,918 passengers, in service since 2018. Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Celebrity Edge if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or a newer ship: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for party (9.0 vs 4.0) and active (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2009).
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores Celebrity Edge for family friendly (7.0 vs 2.0), dining (10.0 vs 8.0) 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 Edge | Celebrity Equinox | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 130,818 | 122,000 |
| Passengers | 2,918 | 2,852 |
| Crew | 1,320 | 1,250 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.8 (better) | 42.8 |
| Decks | 14 | 14 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 1,041 ft |
| Beam | 128 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 40 | 45 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 83 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 7–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $694 (better) | $949 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Edge 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 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.
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 Edge or Celebrity Equinox?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Edge or Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Edge is bigger at 130,818 gross tons, against 122,000 gross tons for Celebrity Equinox. Celebrity Edge carries 2,918 passengers and Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Edge or Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Edge is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2009 for Celebrity Equinox.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Edge, with 44.8 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?
Celebrity Edge, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Celebrity Equinox.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Equinox scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Celebrity Edge.
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