Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $694
Ship comparison
Celebrity Edge vs Resilient Lady
Virgin Voyages
Resilient Lady
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $516
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Edge is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,918 passengers, in service since 2018. Resilient Lady is a large Virgin Voyages ship carrying 2,770 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Celebrity Edge if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Resilient Lady for staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0), spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Resilient Lady if you want a newer ship or a lower starting fare: its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2018) and its cruises start from $516 (vs $694).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Edge | Resilient Lady | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Virgin Voyages |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 130,818 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 2,918 | 2,770 |
| Crew | 1,320 | 1,160 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.8 (better) | 39.7 |
| Decks | 14 | 17 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 909 ft |
| Beam | 128 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 40 | 50 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 121 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $694 | $516 (better) |
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 8 of the ten, Resilient Lady on 0, with 2 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.
Virgin Voyages
Resilient Lady
Resilient Lady, the third ship in the Virgin Voyages fleet after Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady, debuted in May 2023 with cruises to some of the most exciting ports of call in the Mediterranean and the Pacific. A midsize vessel that carries 2,770 passengers, Resilient Lady is for adults only — guests must be 18 or older.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $516.
Questions
Celebrity Edge or Resilient Lady?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Edge or Resilient Lady?
Celebrity Edge is bigger at 130,818 gross tons, against 110,000 gross tons for Resilient Lady. Celebrity Edge carries 2,918 passengers and Resilient Lady carries 2,770.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Edge or Resilient Lady?
Resilient Lady 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 39.7 on Resilient Lady. 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 2.4 on Resilient Lady.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Edge scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Resilient Lady.
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