Heidi BucoloCelebrity Cruises offers travelers a variety of cruise vacations to destinations across the globe. Celebrity Cruises’ fleet varies in terms of size and amenities. If you are considering a cruise with the brand, we have put together this comprehensive guide to Celebrity cruise ships by size to help you decide which ship is the right fit for your next vacation.
Guide to Celebrity Cruise Ships By Size (2024)
How many cruise ships does Celebrity Cruises have?
There are currently 16 ships in the Celebrity Cruises fleet. 13 are standard large cruise ships, while three are much smaller expedition ships that sail in the Galapagos Islands.
By the end of 2025, an additional Edge-class ship, Celebrity Xcel, is expected to debut.
What is Celebrity’s largest cruise ship?
It’s actually a tie between two Edge class vessels for Celebrity’s largest cruise ship: Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Ascent. Both come in at 140,600 gross tons and can hold 3,849 guests. As is the case with many cruise lines, these two largest ships are also the newest in the fleet, having launched in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
The first two ships in the Edge class, Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex, are slightly smaller at 129,500 gross tons each. They can hold 2,918 guests (Edge) and 2,910 guests (Apex).
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What is Celebrity’s smallest cruise ship?
The smallest ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet is one of its Galapagos vessels, Celebrity Xploration. The luxury catamaran is just 320 gross tons and holds only 16 guests — almost a private yacht type of experience for the passengers on board!
Celebrity Cruise Ships By Size (Largest to Smallest)
- Celebrity Ascent (2023) — 140,600 gross tons, 3,849 guests
- Celebrity Beyond (2022) — 140,600 gross tons, 3,849 guests
- Celebrity Edge (2018) — 129,500 gross tons, 2,918 guests
- Celebrity Apex (2020) — 129,500 gross tons, 2,910 guests
- Celebrity Reflection (2012) — 126,000 gross tons, 3,480 guests
- Celebrity Silhouette (2011) — 122,400 gross tons, 3,324 guests
- Celebrity Eclipse (2010) — 122,000 gross tons, 3,148 guests
- Celebrity Equinox (2009) — 122,000 gross tons, 3,148 guests
- Celebrity Solstice (2008) — 122,000 gross tons, 3,148 guests
- Celebrity Summit (2001) — 91,000 gross tons, 2,599 guests
- Celebrity Infinity (2001) — 91,000 gross tons, 2,593 guests
- Celebrity Millennium (2000) — 91,000 gross tons, 2,593 guests
- Celebrity Constellation (2002) — 91,000 gross tons, 2,559 guests
- Celebrity Flora (2019) — 5,739 gross tons, 100 guests
- Celebrity Xpedition (2004) — 2,842 gross tons, 48 guests
- Celebrity Xploration (2017) — 320 gross tons, 16 guests
What are the different Celebrity cruise ship classes?
Celebrity Cruises’ ships are divided into four classes. The Galapagos class ships are almost an entire brand on their own, a fraction of the size of the other ships and offering an expedition-style product that is quite different than the standard large-ship Celebrity experience. The other three classes are more similar, offering many of the same or similar venues and experiences across different ships.
Edge Class
The newest ships in the Celebrity fleet are in the Edge class. The Edge class consists of Celebrity Edge (2018), Celebrity Apex (2020), Celebrity Beyond (2022), and Celebrity Ascent (2023). As mentioned above, a fifth ship in the class, Celebrity Xcel, is set to join the fleet in late 2025. It’s currently under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France.
The current Edge class ships are approximately 130,000 and 140,000 gross tons and accommodate about 2,900 to 3,800 passengers.
The Edge class ushered in some of the most innovative and iconic features at sea. Perhaps one of the most prominent features on Celebrity’s Edge-class ships is the Magic Carpet. This cantilevered floating platform is a first of its kind. Certainly, it can’t be missed with its unique design and eye-catching orange color. This transformative space serves as a bar, an exclusive dining experience, and a unique tender platform.
Speaking of dining, this Celebrity Cruises ship class also features 4 complimentary main dining rooms with exclusive menu options, a brand new steakhouse Fine Cut, and the experiential tasting menu at Eden.
The Resort Deck offers a luxury 5-star hotel feel with trendy decor, wide open spaces, a large pool, and plenty of lounge chairs, not to mention the iconic sculpture.
Further, there is also the Rooftop Garden. This casual outdoor area offers a retreat from the pool deck complete with tree-like art installations, comfy lounge furniture, live plants, and some oversized garden games. There’s the popular Sunset Bar nearby as well.
If that’s not enough, the staterooms on Celebrity’s Edge-class ships are some of the most luxurious in the fleet. In addition to a more stylish and sleek design, the Edge-class of ships offers a brand new class of staterooms, the Infinite Veranda cabins. These Infinite Veranda cabins offer a seamless transition from the stateroom to the “balcony” space, bringing you even closer to the ocean. Though, there are mixed feelings about these staterooms.
Solstice Class
Perhaps the most popular of the Celebrity Cruises ship classes is the Solstice class. With five sister ships, this is the largest class by number of ships currently.
The ships in this class include Celebrity Solstice (2008), Celebrity Equinox (2009), Celebrity Eclipse (2010), Celebrity Silhouette (2011), and Celebrity Reflection (2012). The Solstice class is 122,000 gross tons and accommodates around 2,850 passengers.
The most prominent feature on Solstice-class ships is the Lawn Club. The Lawn Club offers cruisers a unique green space to enjoy while at sea. This half acre, well-manicured area on the top deck is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the views. You can also play a game of bocce ball, listen to some live music, or perhaps even create your own picnic lunch.
The Lawn Club is also home to the popular Sunset Bar and Hot Glass classes. These 20-minute classes offered by Hollywood Hot Glass are available for an up-charge on Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Eclipse, and Celebrity Equinox. These interactive one-on-one classes pair you with a trained glassblower to learn some glassblowing techniques as well as to create your very own masterpiece.
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While the Solstice class offers a traditional main dining room experience, it is also known for its specialty restaurants, like Murano, and the lively Martini Bar. From the ice-topped bar to the talented servers, this is one spot you’ll find yourself visiting over and over again.
Additionally, these ships also feature two outdoor pools, an indoor Solarium, our favorite coffee shop Cafe al Bacio, and nightly entertainment in the main theater.
Millennium Class
The Millennium Class of ships currently includes the oldest ships sailing under the Celebrity Cruises flag. This class includes Celebrity Millennium (2000), Celebrity Infinity (2001), Celebrity Summit (2001), and Celebrity Constellation (2002).
The Millennium class of ships are 91,000 gross tons each and carry just over 2,500 passengers.
All four ships recently underwent large renovations to bring them up to date. Celebrity Millennium and Summit were refurbished in 2019. Celebrity Infinity and Constellation just completed updates earlier this year.
If you enjoy smaller cruise ships, then you will love this class of ships. The Millennium class offers all the signature touches of the brand in a more intimate atmosphere. You will also find the Rooftop Terrace which is unique to this class of ships.
Fans of Celebrity Cruises will be able to enjoy the specialty restaurants Tuscan Grille, Le Petit Chef, and Sushi on Five, along with the traditional main dining room.
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The signature Martini Bar, Cellars Masters wine bar, and the coffee shop Cafe al Bacio are also on the Millennium class ships.
During the day, cruisers can enjoy the pool deck, the Solarium, or the spa. At night, the main theater comes alive with a variety of entertainment offerings to keep guests entertained between the exciting ports of call.
The renovation upgrades to the cabins including new eXhale bedding as well as improved bathrooms. Further, cruisers opting for suites will appreciate the newly added Retreat Deck and Retreat Lounge.
Galapagos Class (Expedition Ships)
If you are looking to book a trip of a lifetime to the Galapagos, look no further than Celebrity Cruises. Celebrity has three expedition ships designed to navigate these waters. The brand’s expedition ships include Celebrity Xpedition (2004), Celebrity Xploration (2017), and Celebrity Flora (2019).
Celebrity Flora is the cruise line’s first purpose-built ship for this destination. On Celebrity Flora, you can visit the Galapagos in the most luxurious accommodations. This 100 passenger, all-suite ship offers technologically enhanced staterooms, Michelin-starred chef menus, and up close and personal adventures like no other. Celebrity Flora is “Galapagos Glamping” at its finest.
The onboard venues do vary by expedition vessel, but you should not expect to find the bells and whistles of the larger cruise ships. After all, an expedition cruise is really about the destination!
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