Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $694
Ship comparison
Celebrity Edge vs Scarlet Lady
Virgin Voyages
Scarlet Lady
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $545
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Edge is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,918 passengers, in service since 2018. Scarlet Lady is a large Virgin Voyages ship carrying 2,770 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Celebrity Edge if you want better-rated entertainment, better-rated staterooms or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Scarlet Lady for entertainment (7.0 vs 3.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scarlet Lady if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $545 (vs $694).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Edge | Scarlet Lady | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Virgin Voyages |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2021 (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 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 40 | 59 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $694 | $545 (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 9 of the ten, Scarlet Lady on 0, with 1 level.
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- Spa & fitness
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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
Scarlet Lady
Scarlet Lady, the first ship from billionaire Richard Branson's upstart Virgin Voyages, debuted in August 2021 in England and made its U.S. debut out of Miami in October 2021.
Sailing now
59 cruises on sale, from $545.
Questions
Celebrity Edge or Scarlet Lady?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Edge or Scarlet Lady?
Celebrity Edge is bigger at 130,818 gross tons, against 110,000 gross tons for Scarlet Lady. Celebrity Edge carries 2,918 passengers and Scarlet Lady carries 2,770.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Edge or Scarlet Lady?
Scarlet Lady is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2018 for Celebrity Edge.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Edge, with 44.8 gross tons per passenger against 39.7 on Scarlet 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 Scarlet 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 Scarlet Lady.
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