Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $694
Ship comparison
Celebrity Edge vs Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
- Cruises
- 189
- From
- $719
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Edge is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,918 passengers, in service since 2018. Nieuw Statendam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Celebrity Edge if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Nieuw Statendam for party (9.0 vs 5.0), active (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Nieuw Statendam if you want a more family-friendly ship or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Celebrity Edge for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 189 cruises on sale (vs 40).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Edge | Nieuw Statendam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 130,818 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,918 | 2,650 |
| Crew | 1,320 | 1,025 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.8 (better) | 37.5 |
| Decks | 14 | 12 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 128 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 40 | 189 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 201 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 7–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $694 (better) | $719 |
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 4 of the ten, Nieuw Statendam on 1, 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.
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
The 2,650-passenger Nieuw Statendam from Holland America debuted in December 2018 as the second in the new Pinnacle class for the cruise line. The ship features several of the innovative venues that were introduced on sister ship Koningsdam as well as a few firsts, including a new specialty restaurant.
Sailing now
189 cruises on sale, from $719.
Questions
Celebrity Edge or Nieuw Statendam?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Edge or Nieuw Statendam?
Celebrity Edge is bigger at 130,818 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Nieuw Statendam. Celebrity Edge carries 2,918 passengers and Nieuw Statendam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Edge or Nieuw Statendam?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2018.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Edge, with 44.8 gross tons per passenger against 37.5 on Nieuw Statendam. 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 2.6 on Nieuw Statendam.
Which is better for families?
Nieuw Statendam 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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