The Celebrity Cruises brand, owned by Royal Caribbean Group, continues to expand with newer, more advanced ships. With the new Celebrity Xcel and the sale of the smaller Celebrity Xploration and Xpedition, the fleet is currently at 15. The fleet size will increase with the arrival of new River cruise vessels in 2027 and the Celebrity Xcite in 2028.

We’re going to list all the Celebrity cruise ships by age, from the newest to the very oldest that is still in operation.

Celebrity Xcite (Debuting in 2028)

The sister ship to Celebrity Xcel will arrive in 2028 following construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. This will be the sixth in the popular Edge-class, including the ever-famous magic Carpet feature on the side of the ship, where guests can dine floating over the water.

In fact, the first piece of steel was cut at the shipyard in France on October 23, so in no time at all, the vessel will come together with major milestones such as the keel laying and outfitting.

• Entered Service: 2028
• Ship Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: Approximately 141,400
• Passenger Capacity: Approximately 3,260
• Crew Capacity: Approximately 1,400

Celebrity Seeker (Debuting in 2027)

Celebrity Seeker will be the sister ship of Celebrity Seeker, the first series of vessels that will take the cruise line into a new era of river cruising.

The ship will actually debut just days following its sister ship in November 2027, and they will bring innovative new features, including allowing guests to experience a first-ever cantilevered dining pods!

Celebrity Compass (Debuting in 2027

For the first time, Celebrity Cruises is entering the river cruise market with Celebrity Compass and, of course, its sister ship. This innovative vessel will debut in September 2027 on the rivers of Europe. The ship is being constructed at the TeamCo shipyard in the Netherlands and will have a guest capacity of 180.

Celebrity Xcel (2025)

Celebrity Xcel is a new generation of its popular Edge class. The vessel is the first methanol-capable ship in the fleet and will be roughly 141,400 gross tons. The ship was constructed at the popular Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, and celebrated its keel laying ceremony on June 13, 2024.

The naming ceremony took place on November 16, 2025, with the godmother and award-winning chef Janaína Torres. The vessel is already sailing out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with cruises to The Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten.

• Entered Service: November 2025
• Ship Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: 141,400
• Passenger Capacity: 3,260
• Crew Capacity: 1,400

Celebrity Ascent (2023)

The newest Celebrity Cruises ship was officially delivered from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard on November 8, 2023. Celebrity Ascent packs in all of the favorited Edge-class amenities and venues, like the Resort Deck, Magic Carpet (the world’s first cantilevered lounge at sea), Rooftop Garden and more. However, Celebrity Ascent also provides brand-new experiences.

According to the brand, cruisers will be able to expect revitalized main dining room experiences, new menus at favorite restaurants and a new restaurant from Daniel Boulud. Additionally, expect a newly redesigned casino and new shows in the theater. 

• Entered Service: Spring 2023
• Ship Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: 140,600
• Passenger Capacity: 3,260
• Crew Capacity: 1,400

Celebrity Beyond (2022)

The third Edge-class ship, Celebrity Beyond debuted in April 2022 and has been a favorite with luxury cruisers ever since. The ship truly does go “beyond” its predecessors, with more staterooms, an expanded Retreat space, more decks, more restaurants and more to love overall.

The ship features the first restaurant at sea from Chef Daniel Boulud, and the ship is also home to Captain Kate McCue, known as the first American woman to captain a major cruise ship. 

• Entered Service: April 2022
• Ship Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: 140,600
• Passenger Capacity: 3,260
• Crew Capacity: 1,400

Celebrity Apex (2020)

Celebrity Apex was the second Edge-class ship and features a few standout offerings that set it apart from class forerunner Celebrity Edge. 

The vessel offers Craft Social, pub-style dining concept that originally premiered on Celebrity Equinox; a new dining program in the ship’s Eden space; a tech-heavy theater with a curved 4K LED screen; and new options in the ship’s spa.

However, while Celebrity Apex did provide new temptations for cruisers, it’s still smaller and less impressive than Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Ascent. If you specifically want to cruise on an Edge-class ship and you have your pick between these three, go with one of the two newer options. 

• Entered Service: May 20, 2020
• Ship Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: 129,500
• Passenger Capacity: 2,910
• Crew Capacity: 1,319

Celebrity Flora (2019)

Celebrity Flora is one of Celebrity Cruises’ unique expedition ships. If you’re expecting a traditional cruise ship just like the Edge and Solstice-class ships in the Celebrity Cruises fleet… well, don’t. These ships are much, much smaller and designed specifically to offer experiences you just can’t get on a mega-ship.

When it comes to Celebrity Flora, this ship was designed particularly to cater to travelers taking adventurous trips to the Galapagos Islands. The ship blends luxury with eco-friendly properties. 

Even if you don’t consider yourself the adventurous type, you still might like a cruise on this ship. The all-suite vessel only houses 100 guests at double occupancy, so you’ll definitely enjoy a more intimate experience than you might otherwise — and all with a Celebrity Cruises touch of luxury.

• Entered Service: June 30, 2019
• Ship Builder: De Hoop, Netherlands
• Gross Tonnage: 5,739
• Passenger Capacity: 100
• Crew Capacity: 80

Celebrity Edge (2018)

Celebrity Edge kicked off the Edge class and did so in high style. This cruise ship offered brand-new types of staterooms for the cruise line, such as the Infinite Veranda, which gives cruisers a unique take on the traditional balcony stateroom, for blurred lines between the indoors and outdoors.

The cruise ship also offered new staterooms for solo travelers. The ship also featured the Magic Carpet for the first time, a cantilevered, floating platform that transforms from deck to deck. 

• Entered Service: December 2018
• Ship Builder: STX France, Saint-Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: 129,500
• Passenger Capacity: 2,918
• Crew Capacity: 1,320

Celebrity Reflection (2012)

The vessel may have made its grand debut more than a decade ago, but it’s hardly outdated. This ship received refurbishments as recently as October 2022.

The last and the largest of the Solstice-class ships, Celebrity Reflection stood out due to the inclusion of the first AquaClass suites (aka, suites that come with special spa-inspired amenities), as well as its own, special Reflection Class suites. These suites are only available on Celebrity Reflection and feature extra-high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows for the best views possible.

Certain areas of this ship are also larger than on other Solstice-class ships. There’s an extra deck of staterooms and suites; larger outdoor decks; and a larger theater. 

• Entered Service: Oct. 12, 2012
• Ship Builder: Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany
• Gross Tonnage: 125,366
• Passenger Capacity: 3,480
• Crew Capacity: 1,293

Celebrity Silhouette (2011)

Similarly to sister ship Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette entered service over a decade ago, but has received recent renovations, in 2020. Those 2020 renovations came as a part of Celebrity’s Revolution initiative, which modernized its entire fleet with more than $500 million in investments.

Thanks to these investments, you’ll see venues and features on Celebrity Silhouette that first appeared on newer ships, such as The Retreat, which first appeared on Celebrity Edge. The Retreat is a VIP area of the ship with its own private spaces, like its own restaurant and sundeck, which are only open to guests staying in Retreat suites.

• Entered Service: July 23, 2011
• Ship Builder: Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany
• Gross Tonnage: 122,000
• Passenger Capacity: 2,902
• Crew Capacity: 1,285

Celebrity Eclipse (2010)

Celebrity Eclipse was scheduled to be refurbished in 2020. However, much of the cruising industry was put on hold during the pandemic.

Because of this, not quite as many updates have been made to this ship, compared to what you’ll see on others. Refurbishments have been limited; for example, in 2021, it received a new paint job. 

• Entered Service: April 26, 2010
• Ship Builder: Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany
• Gross Tonnage: 121,878
• Passenger Capacity: 2,852
• Crew Capacity: 1,286

Celebrity Equinox (2009)

Also updated as part of Celebrity’s Revolution initiative that brought a good portion of its fleet up to the most modern of standards, Celebrity Equinox was the second Solstice-class ship for the cruise line.

Thanks to refurbishments made in 2019, this ship now features Celebrity Cruises favorites, such as Craft Social, a relatively new dining option on the ships, and The Retreat, Celebrity’s take on a VIP area with suites, a restaurant and more all open solely to those sailing in a Retreat suite. The refurbishments also updated staterooms in general, and added new children’s features, as well as Xcelerate WiFi.

• Entered Service: Aug. 8, 2009
• Ship Builder: Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany
• Gross Tonnage: 121,878
• Passenger Capacity: 2,852
• Crew Capacity: 1,290

Celebrity Solstice (2008)

As you could probably guess, Celebrity Solstice kicked off Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice class. This ship was not only the largest to be built at a German shipyard when it launched in 2008. It also introduced industry-first features to the cruising industry and Celebrity Cruises in general.

For example, The Lawn Club was introduced and quickly became a staple throughout Celebrity Cruises’ ships. The Lawn Club offers lawn games, casual dining and drinks. The ship also featured a unique form of entertainment that soon spread to other ships in the fleet — the Hot Glass Show, which was developed via a partnership with The Corning Museum of Glass. Other notable features included a 12-deck-tall atrium and a large theater that could fit 1,400 people. 

Unfortunately, while Celebrity’s Revolution initiative did impact a large number of the cruise line’s ships, it hasn’t impacted Celebrity Solstice just yet. Because of this, you won’t see certain newer features or design elements on this ship.

• Entered Service: Aug. 10, 2008
• Ship Builder: Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany
• Gross Tonnage: 121, 878
• Passenger Capacity: 2,852
• Crew Capacity: 1,290

Celebrity Constellation (2002)

When Celebrity Constellation premiered, it concluded what is currently Celebrity’s oldest class of ships: the Millennium-class. This ship is more than two decades old, though it did receive an update in May 2017.

Another extensive update was scheduled for 2020 and then 2021, though those updates were delayed due to the pandemic; now, it’s expected that those refits will take place in 2024. 

• Entered Service: May 12, 2002
• Ship Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: 90,940
• Passenger Capacity: 2,184
• Crew Capacity: 1,022

Celebrity Summit (2001)

Another older ship, Celebrity Summit made her debut in 2001. In 2012, the ship was further renovated to bring her up to Celebrity’s Solstice-class standards. Further refurbishments took place in 2016 and 2019. (The extensive 2012 refurbishments increased the ship’s size and occupancy.)

One fun fact about this ship? From 2015 to 2018, Kate McCue was the ship’s captain, and now McCue boasts the status as the first American woman to captain a mega cruise ship. 

• Entered Service: Oct. 2, 2001
• Ship Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: 90,940
• Passenger Capacity: 2,158
• Crew Capacity: 999

Celebrity Infinity (2001)

The second Millennium-class ship, Celebrity Infinity was most recently refurbished in 2015. However, just because this ship is a bit on the older side, even when you take in that last refurbishment, that doesn’t mean that you won’t still find Celebrity favorites once you’re on board.

For example, there’s still the AquaClass experience, if you’d prefer to stay in a stateroom or suite with spa-focused amenities.

• Entered Service: March 3, 2001
• Ship Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: 90,940
• Passenger Capacity: 2,170
• Crew Capacity: 1,024

Celebrity Millennium (2000)

Lastly, the oldest ship in Celebrity Cruises’ fleet is Celebrity Millennium. The ship to launch Celebrity’s modern era, it’s one of the handful to be completely revolutionized via the Celebrity Revolution $500 million initiative, undergoing changes in 2019.

Thanks to this, the ship hardly feels like the oldest in the entire Celebrity Cruises fleet, making it an “oldie but a goodie” that avid cruisers and Celebrity fans still flock to today.

• Entered Service: July 1, 2000
• Ship Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: 90,940
• Passenger Capacity: 2,593
• Crew Capacity: 1,024

The Difference Between Newer and Older Celebrity Cruise Ships

What are the primary differences between the older and newer Celebrity Cruises ships? The differences all come down to a few key factors, including size, luxury, and amenities.

Not only are Celebrity’s newest ships bigger, but they’re also better. Newer ships are decked out with more and more restaurants, entertainment options and even stateroom and suite options.

That said, while these new ships are flashier and more luxurious, that doesn’t make them a perfect fit for every cruiser out there.

If you prefer fewer crowds and are willing to give up some dining and suite options to get that more intimate environment, you may prefer one of Celebrity’s older — but still updated — ships. 

What is the Newest Celebrity Cruises Ship?

The newest Celebrity Cruises ship is the line’s fifth Edge-class ship, Celebrity Xcel. This vessel debuted in November 2025 and offers all of the best of the best that Celebrity Cruises has on tap at the current moment. The ship has a passenger capacity of 3,260 at 141,400 gross tons.

What is the Oldest Celebrity Cruises Ship?

The oldest ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet is Celebrity Millennium, which entered service in 2000 — more than two decades ago! Despite the age, though, the ship still manages to be relatively modern and offers Celebrity’s characteristic luxury, thanks to recent renovations that occurred in 2019, bringing the ship up to modern standards.

Celebrity Cruises’ fleet is broken down into three main classes: the Edge series, Solstice series and Millennium series. Fourteen of the line’s seventeen ships are umbrellaed beneath these three classes, with the remaining three ships being smaller, individual vessels for Galapagos expeditions and river cruising. 

Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning an upcoming vacation and trying to choose the best ship for your needs.

Celebrity Edge Class

The newest ships in the Celebrity fleet, when the Edge series debuted in 2018, with lead ship Celebrity Edge, it was the cruise line’s first new vessel in about six years. 

Ship	Entered Service	Gross Tonnage	Guest Capacity
Celebrity Edge	Dec 2018	129,500 GT	2,918
Celebrity Apex	April 2020	129,500 GT	2,910
Celebrity Beyond	April 2022	140,600 GT	3,849
Celebrity Ascent	Nov 2023	140,600 GT	3,849
Celebrity Xcel	Nov 2025	140,600 GT	3,248

While the Edge series ships aren’t necessarily huge by today’s standards (just compare them to mega ships like those operated by Royal Caribbean), they have introduced some cool new features both to Celebrity Cruises and the industry as a whole.

Celebrity Edge

Right at the beginning, Celebrity Edge took things to new heights.

It gave cruisers The Retreat, which is the cruise line’s VIP ship-within-a-ship area. It also brought new stateroom categories to the table, including the state-of-the-art Edge Stateroom with the Infinite Veranda. 

If you’ve yet to experience an infinite veranda stateroom for yourself, I’d highly recommend it, at least once. You basically get to enjoy an indoor-outdoor living space, thanks to the ability to lower and raise the exterior window at just the touch of a button.

It’s almost like a balcony, but better, because you don’t have to actually leave your stateroom to enjoy the outdoors. Plus, the infinite veranda staterooms on Edge-class ships are 23% larger than the normal veranda staterooms on Solstice-class ships.

Another groundbreaking feature to debut on Celebrity Edge is the Magic Carpet. These cantilevered platforms sit out over the side of the ship and are used for dining, as social areas, etc.

Then, there’s the Rooftop Garden, which is a lush public space with a restaurant, sculptures and more. 

Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond

In 2020, Celebrity Apex brought further new features to the line, including the Craft Social pub. Celebrity Beyond, meanwhile, introduced the line’s Aqua Sky suites, a wellness-focused suite category with spa-associated amenities, including access to The Retreat.

Celebrity Beyond was also a jump in size, weighing in at 10,000-plus greater GT, as compared to prior ships in the class — a trend that continued on with the next two ships.

Both Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Ascent offer larger public spaces, more dining options and nearly 200   more staterooms and suites than the class’s preceding vessels.

Celebrity Xcel and Future Ships

Then, most recently, Celebrity Xcel joined the fleet in November 2025 — and it’s getting great reviews. It continued the trend of expanding the cruise experience, with new features. 

At its launch, new dining included Spice Café, replacing the cruise line’s prior Eden Café and offering rotating destination-inspired menus; Mosaic, a fine dining eatery that likewise rotates menus based on itinerary; and Bora, a Greek supper club.

Meanwhile, The Bazaar is a new indoor-outdoor space that offers an ever-evolving selection of fun, including marketplace-style shopping, live music, dining and more. There’s also the first-ever Celebrity Flagship store aboard the ship, as well as the new experiences in the spa, like a   Hydra Room and Vitamin D deck.

Celebrity’s Edge class is still ongoing, with a sixth ship expected to arrive in 2028: Celebrity Xcite. 

Celebrity Solstice Class

The Solstice class is getting up there in age, but these ships are still worth your consideration for an upcoming cruise, as they’ve been renovated and kept up to modern standards — even if they’re not quite as flashy as the most recent, Edge-class ships. 

Ship	Entered Service	Gross Tonnage	Guest Capacity
Celebrity Solstice	Nov 2008	122,000 GT	3,148
Celebrity Equinox	Aug 2009	122,000 GT	3,148
Celebrity Eclipse	April 2010	122,000 GT	3,148
Celebrity Silhouette	July 2011	122,400 GT	3,324
Celebrity Reflection	Oct 2012	126,000 GT	3,480

When Celebrity Solstice entered service in 2008, it was significantly bigger than any of the other ships that the cruise line had put out before. Solstice-class vessels measure in at about 30,000 greater GT than Millennium-class ships. They can also hold about 500-plus more passengers, at least.

Celebrity Solstice introduced the Lawn Club, an outdoor space that quickly became a favorite throughout the fleet, as well as new dining, drinking and entertainment.

The Lawn Club features real grass, which felt absolutely groundbreaking at the time of the ship’s launch, and the club is even home to a glass-blowing pavilion, where you can take glass-making classes.

Celebrity Reflection made its own waves, when it introduced the cruise line’s first two-bedroom suite. The Reflection Suite measures in at more than 1,600 square feet.

All of these ships have been refurbished relatively recently, within the last five years. Some have also been outfitted with features and highlights that originally were only available on Edge-class ships, but were later added to older ships when time came up for reno.

Celebrity Millennium Class

The oldest ships in the Celebrity Cruises fleet, the Millennium series vessels, are also the smallest.

Ship	Entered Service	Gross Tonnage	Guest Capacity
Celebrity Millennium	July 2000	91,000 GT	2,593
Celebrity Infinity	May 2001	91,000 GT	2,593
Celebrity Summit	Oct 2001	91,000 GT	2,599
Celebrity Constellation	May 2002	91,000 GT	2,599

Celebrity Millennium was initially intended to be even smaller than it is, but both this ship and Celebrity Infinity arrived weighing in at 91,000 GT, and that was a size the cruise line stuck with for the rest of the vessels in this class. 

The Celebrity Millennium was the first ship to debut after Celebrity Cruises’ merging with Royal Caribbean Group.

While all of these ships are old by industry standards, they have been refurbished not once, but multiple times, with upgrades made to bring them up to par. Just as was done with the Solstice class, Millennium vessels have also been updated to include features and venues that were previously only available on newer ships.

Celebrity Flora Class

As mentioned, there are an additional three Celebrity Cruises ships beyond the 14 detailed above. 

In the Celebrity Galapagos series, there’s currently just one ship, Celebrity Flora, which debuted in June 2019 and can accommodate just 100 guests with its gross tonnage of 5,739 GT.

The ship serves expedition cruises to — where else? — the Galapagos Islands. The cruise line claims that the ship offers the largest suites out of any ship sailing to the destination.

River Cruises Class

Then, Celebrity Cruises recently announced that it would be delving into the river cruising market. It plans to introduce two river ships in 2027. Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker will both be able to accommodate 172 guests.

Both will set sail on the Rhine and Danube Rivers and the ships will offer some river cruising industry firsts. For example, they’ll feature Magic Edge cantilevered dining pods that float above the water.

They’ll also feature eight restaurants and bars, with 24/7 dining. No other river cruise provider is currently offering that many dining choices or 24/7 dining. 

Which Class is Best for You?

With Celebrity Cruises sailing to destinations all across the globe — Alaska, Australia, Europe, Asia, Hawaii and beyond — when deciding which itinerary you pick, you may have your choice of multiple ships across more than one class.

So how do you pick the best fit for you? 

If you prefer the absolute height of innovation and all things new when you cruise, then you’re absolutely going to want to sail on an Edge-class ship, hands down.

If, though, you prefer a smaller size ship and a more intimate setting, you can’t go wrong with one of the older vessels in the fleet. While older ships may not have some of the fanciest features, like the Magic Carpet, they still have everything you need for a top-tier cruise, such as plenty of restaurants, spas, casinos, lounges, etc.