Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $694
Ship comparison
Celebrity Edge vs Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xcel
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $775
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Edge is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,918 passengers, in service since 2018. Celebrity Xcel is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 3,260 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose Celebrity Edge if you want more of a party or more culture: it outscores Celebrity Xcel for party (9.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Celebrity Xcel if you want a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Celebrity Edge for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2018).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Xcel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 130,818 | 140,597 |
| Passengers | 2,918 | 3,260 |
| Crew | 1,320 | 1,400 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.8 (better) | 43.1 |
| Decks | 14 | 16 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 1,073 ft |
| Beam | 128 ft | 128 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 40 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 95 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 6–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $694 (better) | $775 |
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 Xcel on 1, with 7 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 Xcel
Celebrity Xcel, the latest Edge Series ship from Celebrity Cruises, debuted in the Caribbean in November 2025.
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $775.
Questions
Celebrity Edge or Celebrity Xcel?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Edge or Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel is bigger at 140,597 gross tons, against 130,818 gross tons for Celebrity Edge. Celebrity Edge carries 2,918 passengers and Celebrity Xcel carries 3,260.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Edge or Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel 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 43.1 on Celebrity Xcel. 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 Xcel.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Xcel 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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