Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $694
Ship comparison
Celebrity Edge vs Viking Mars
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Mars
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $3,299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Edge is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,918 passengers, in service since 2018. Viking Mars is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Celebrity Edge if you want more of a party, a lower starting fare or a bigger ship: it outscores Viking Mars for party (9.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $694 (vs $3,299) and it carries 2,918 passengers (vs 930).
Choose Viking Mars if you want a smaller ship, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Celebrity Edge for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 9.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it carries 930 passengers (vs 2,918).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Edge | Viking Mars | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 130,818 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 2,918 | 930 |
| Crew | 1,320 | 465 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.8 | 51.4 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 10 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 128 ft | 94 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 40 | 68 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 123 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–18 nights | 7–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $694 (better) | $3,299 |
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 3 of the ten, Viking Mars on 3, with 4 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.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Mars
The eighth ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Mars debuted in May 2022 and offers a rich set of itineraries throughout Europe, Australia and Asia.
Sailing now
68 cruises on sale, from $3,299.
Questions
Celebrity Edge or Viking Mars?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Edge or Viking Mars?
Celebrity Edge is bigger at 130,818 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Mars. Celebrity Edge carries 2,918 passengers and Viking Mars carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Edge or Viking Mars?
Viking Mars is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2018 for Celebrity Edge.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Mars, with 51.4 gross tons per passenger against 44.8 on Celebrity Edge. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Mars, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.2 on Celebrity Edge.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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