Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $694
Ship comparison
Celebrity Edge vs Valiant Lady
Virgin Voyages
Valiant Lady
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $476
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Edge is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,918 passengers, in service since 2018. Valiant Lady is a large Virgin Voyages ship carrying 2,770 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Celebrity Edge if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Valiant 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 Valiant Lady if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $476 (vs $694).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Edge | Valiant Lady | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Virgin Voyages |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2022 (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 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 130 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 3–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $694 | $476 (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, Valiant 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
Valiant Lady
Valiant Lady, the second ship from billionaire Richard Branson's upstart Virgin Voyages, launched in March 2022 with cruises to some of the most exciting ports of call in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas.
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $476.
Questions
Celebrity Edge or Valiant Lady?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Edge or Valiant Lady?
Celebrity Edge is bigger at 130,818 gross tons, against 110,000 gross tons for Valiant Lady. Celebrity Edge carries 2,918 passengers and Valiant Lady carries 2,770.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Edge or Valiant Lady?
Valiant Lady is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2018 for Celebrity Edge.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Edge, with 44.8 gross tons per passenger against 39.7 on Valiant 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 Valiant 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 Valiant Lady.
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