Celebrity Cruises has a fleet of 16 ships – 15 currently sailing and one more set to join in 2028. The fleet ranges from sleek, modern mega-ships carrying over 3,000 guests to intimate expedition yachts with space for just 16.
In this guide, you’ll find every Celebrity Cruises ship ranked by age, size and class, making it easy to decide which one’s right for your next sailing.
Whether you’re a loyal Celebrity fan or planning your first cruise with the line, this quick comparison will help you spot the differences and pick your perfect ship.
All the Celebrity Ships by Age – Newest to Oldest
The following table shows all of Celebrity Cruises’ ships ordered by year of launch, including which is the newest Celebrity ship…
| Ship | Launch date |
|---|---|
| Celebrity Xcite | Joining 2028 |
| Celebrity Xcel | November 2025 |
| Celebrity Ascent | December 2023 |
| Celebrity Beyond | April 2022 |
| Celebrity Apex | June 2021 |
| Celebrity Flora | June 2019 |
| Celebrity Edge | November 2018 |
| Celebrity Reflection | October 2012 |
| Celebrity Silhouette | July 2011 |
| Celebrity Eclipse | April 2010 |
| Celebrity Equinox | August 2009 |
| Celebrity Solstice | November 2008 |
| Celebrity Constellation | May 2002 |
| Celebrity Summit | October 2001 |
| Celebrity Infinity | March 2001 |
| Celebrity Millennium | July 2000 |
Celebrity Xcel is the Newest Ship
The newest Celebrity Cruises ship is Celebrity Xcel. This ship made her maiden voyage in November 2025 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Before Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Ascent (2023), Celebrity Beyond (2022), Celebrity Apex (2021) and Celebrity Edge (2018) were the newest mainstream cruise ships in the Celebrity Cruises fleet. Celebrity Flora, a small Galapagos expedition ship, is also relatively new, having launched in 2019.
There’s then a five-year gap in the construction of new ships, with Celebrity Reflection being built in 2012.
Read more: The Newest Celebrity Cruise Ships (In Order)
Ships That Have Sailed On
There are several ships that Celebrity Cruises used to operate that have since been sold on. Meridian was the oldest, later sailing as Sun Cruises before sinking in 1999.
Horizon was sold in 2005, and Zenith in 2007 – both have since been scrapped.
But there are five former Celebrity ships still sailing today. Celebrity Galaxy, Celebrity Mercury, and Celebrity Century have each changed hands multiple times and now sail for Marella Cruises as Marella Explorer, Marella Voyager, and Marella Explorer 2, respectively. Meanwhile, Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration were sold to Lindblad Expeditions in 2025 and continue to operate in the Galápagos Islands.
From Big to Small – Celebrity Ships In Order of Size
When it comes to comparing the size of cruise ships, the best way is to consider the Gross Tonnage. This is a measurement of the internal volume of a ship. Length, guest capacity and the number of decks that are accessible to passengers may also be considered.
The following table shows the Celebrity Cruises ships ordered from largest to smallest…
| Ship | Tonnage | Length | Guest Decks | Guests | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Ascent | 141,420 | 327m | 16 | 3,260 | 1,416 |
| Celebrity Beyond | 141,420 | 327m | 16 | 3,260 | 1,416 |
| Celebrity Xcite* | 140,600 | 327m | 16 | 3,950 | 1,377 |
| Celebrity Xcel* | 140,600 | 327m | 15 | 3,950 | 1,377 |
| Celebrity Edge | 130,818 | 306m | 16 | 2,918 | 1,320 |
| Celebrity Apex | 130,818 | 306m | 16 | 2,910 | 1,319 |
| Celebrity Reflection | 125,366 | 319m | 13 | 3,046 | 1,293 |
| Celebrity Silhouette | 122,210 | 319m | 13 | 2,902 | 1,285 |
| Celebrity Equinox | 121,878 | 317m | 13 | 2,852 | 1,290 |
| Celebrity Eclipse | 121,878 | 317m | 13 | 2,852 | 1,286 |
| Celebrity Solstice | 121,878 | 317m | 13 | 2,852 | 1,284 |
| Celebrity Millennium | 91,011 | 294m | 11 | 2,218 | 1,024 |
| Celebrity Summit | 91,003 | 294m | 11 | 2,218 | 1,027 |
| Celebrity Constellation | 90,940 | 294m | 11 | 2,184 | 1,022 |
| Celebrity Infinity | 90,940 | 294m | 11 | 2,170 | 1,024 |
| Celebrity Flora | 5,922 | 102m | 6 | 100 | 80 |
*official figures not released yet
The occupancy refers to how many passengers each ship can accommodate based on having two guests in each room. As some staterooms have extra beds for third and fourth passengers, the maximum occupancy will be higher.
The Biggest Ships are Celebrity Ascent and Celebrity Beyond
The largest Celebrity Cruises ship is Celebrity Ascent, along with her twin sister Celebrity Beyond. These cruise ships have a volume of 141,420 GT and a length of 327 m, making them 12% larger than the next biggest ships in the Celebrity Cruises fleet. Celebrity Xcel and Celebrity Xcite are expected to be a similar size when official figures are released.
The biggest Celebrity Cruises ships at sea previously were sister ships Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex, each with a volume of 130,818 GT and 16 passenger decks. Interestingly, official figures list their double-occupancy capacities as 2,918 and 2,910 guests respectively – despite being nearly identical in design.
However, Celebrity Reflection is actually 13 metres longer at 319 m and can accommodate 3,046 guests at double occupancy, around a hundred and thirty more than the Edge-class ships, even though she has three fewer decks.
The Smallest Ships
Celebrity Flora is now the smallest ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet, accommodating just 100 guests. Purpose-built for the Galápagos Islands, she offers an ultra-luxury, all-suite experience designed specifically for exploring this remote region.
To put her size into perspective, the next smallest ship – Celebrity Infinity – carries around 2,170 guests, which is 20 times more than Flora. That incredible difference shows just how unique Celebrity Flora is, allowing her to access the tiny ports and wildlife-rich coves that bigger ships could never reach.
The Four Celebrity Classes Explained
Celebrity Cruises has four classes of ships, which are referred to as ‘series’. Each class of ships has something different to offer, whilst the ships within each class will be relatively similar.
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Celebrity Edge Class Ships
Celebrity Edge class ships are the newest in the Celebrity Cruises fleet. Designed to bring you closer to the ocean, they feature the Magic Carpet, an outdoor levitating bar, and Eden, a beautiful indoor area with 7,000 square feet of windows.
The ships in Celebrity Edge Class are:
- Celebrity Xcite
- Celebrity Xcel
- Celebrity Ascent
- Celebrity Beyond
- Celebrity Edge
- Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Solstice Class Ships
Celebrity Solstice-class ships are large cruise ships that were built between 2008 and 2012. They each feature a half-acre real grass lawn and ice-topped Martini bars.
The ships in Celebrity Solstice Class are:
- Celebrity Solstice
- Celebrity Equinox
- Celebrity Eclipse
- Celebrity Silhouette
- Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Millennium Class Ships
Celebrity Millennium-class ships were built between 2000 and 2002 and accommodate around 2,000 passengers. Ideal for destination-focused cruise itineraries, they’re able to access the smaller ports that larger cruise ships can’t reach.
The ships in Celebrity Millennium Class are:
- Celebrity Millennium
- Celebrity Infinity
- Celebrity Summit
- Celebrity Constellation
Celebrity Galapagos Class Ships
The Celebrity Cruises Galapagos ships were designed specifically for cruises around the Galapagos Islands. Since Celebrity Xpedition and Xploration were sold in 2025, only Celebrity Flora remains.
The Celebrity Galapagos ships are:
- Celebrity Flora
Read more: Celebrity Cruise Ships By Class
Don’t Confuse Ship Classes with Stateroom Classes
Celebrity Cruises also has two classes of accommodation that offer special services and amenities: the Aqua Class and the Concierge Class.
Aqua Class staterooms – In premium locations close to the spa, these come with unlimited access to spa areas and a range of perks, including welcome drinks, daily canapes, a pillow menu, bathrobes, yoga mats and priority check-in.
Concierge Class staterooms – Located on upper decks in midship locations, these come with perks such as an exclusive lunch on embarkation day, daily canapes, a pillow menu, priority check-in and access to a personalised concierge service.
The Best Celebrity Ships for Families
All of the Celebrity Cruises ships are good for kids, so it wouldn’t be possible to say that one particular ship is the best. While you won’t find waterslides and ziplines, Celebrity Cruises’ kids’ clubs are great, with soft play and lots of organised activities.
They also have special resources available to help autistic guests, including children. Families can get priority boarding, and there are sensory toys to hire. Some film screenings are also low-volume and low-lighting, and autistic children can attend a kids club outside of their age range if it means they are more comfortable with a sibling.
When choosing a Celebrity cruise with children, the itinerary is probably more important than the ship. Older kids will love the Galapagos expeditions, warm weather cruises are loved by all, while parents with pre-school kids may like to look out for no-fly cruises from their nearest port.
Suggested read: The Best Cruise Ships for Kids
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To Conclude
There’s a Celebrity Cruises ship for everyone. The newest ones – like Celebrity Ascent and Celebrity Xcel – are seriously impressive, packed with modern luxury, clever design and a few wow moments you won’t find anywhere else at sea.
Even the older ships have been refreshed as part of Celebrity’s $500-million fleet-wide renovation, so you can expect stylish spaces and high standards no matter which ship you choose.
There really aren’t any “bad” Celebrity ships – but if you’re curious which ones cruisers love the most, take a look at my guide to the best and worst Celebrity ships according to reviews.
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