Celebrity Cruises ship classes: compare the current fleet
Compare 15 current Celebrity Cruises ships by class, with detailed guides, ship differences, photographs, cabin advice and official deck plans.
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The first choice is often the room: Infinite Veranda, conventional balcony or a suite with private facilities. Then compare the atmosphere and dining. Flora belongs in a separate Galápagos expedition comparison rather than a Caribbean resort-ship ranking.
The current comparison includes five Edge ships, five Solstice ships, four Millennium ships and Celebrity Flora: fifteen in total. Xpedition and Xploration have left Celebrity’s fleet. Flora’s Galápagos packages warrant a separate cost comparison from the fourteen larger ships.
What matters for your decision
- 15 current ships are covered across 4 class, subgroup or one-ship guides.
- Infinite Verandas, conventional balconies, AquaClass and The Retreat solve different room and access needs.
| Class or design | Ships | Distinctive features | Limit or difference to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge | 5 | Magic Carpet and modern public spaces; Xcel has The Bazaar. | Most standard veranda rooms use a lowering window; conventional balcony categories also exist. |
| Solstice | 5 | Conventional balconies; Solstice gained restaurants and Retreat spaces in 2026. | Solstice’s renewal does not describe the other four sisters. |
| Millennium | 4 | Smaller ships with Tuscan Grille, Sushi on Five and Le Petit Chef. | Millennium and Summit have Retreat Sundecks; Infinity and Constellation do not. |
| Flora design | 1 | A 100-guest Galápagos ship with guided outings and included meals. | The seven-night cruise-only fare excludes flights and hotels; longer packages differ. |
Edge: the Magic Carpet connects an evolving class
Xcel replaces the older sisters’ Eden space with The Bazaar and adds Bora. Edge, Apex, Beyond and Ascent retain Eden. Beyond’s Bora, Orange Peel and Tacos del Sol additions are scheduled for November 2026, so September sailings should not be sold on those future facilities.
Ships covered: Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Xcel.
Solstice: conventional balconies and one major 2026 renewal
Solstice’s completed 2026 renewal added Trattoria Rossa, Fine Cut Steakhouse and new social spaces while retaining Murano. The other four sisters have different restaurant lineups. Conventional balconies remain a reason to compare this family with Edge’s Infinite Verandas.
Ships covered: Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Reflection.
Millennium: Celebrity’s resort experience on a smaller scale
Millennium and Summit have dedicated Retreat Sundecks; Infinity and Constellation do not. All four offer a smaller Celebrity ship with a conventional main dining room and paid Tuscan Grille, Sushi on Five and Le Petit Chef experiences. Suite buyers should check the facilities as closely as the room.
Ships covered: Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Constellation.
Flora: a 100-guest Galápagos expedition ship
Flora’s 100-guest Galápagos operation includes guided outings, meals and a different set of travel services from a mainstream Celebrity cruise. The seven-night cruise-only fare does not include air or hotel nights. Longer packages add land arrangements, so compare their complete itineraries before judging the price.
Ships covered: Celebrity Flora.
Balcony design, Blu dining and Retreat access
An Infinite Veranda extends the interior to a window that lowers; a conventional balcony provides a separate outdoor area. Edge-class Sunset Veranda and Deluxe Porthole View Veranda categories offer alternatives worth checking. AquaClass adds Blu dining, while The Retreat has a separate suite benefit package and ship-specific facilities.
Photograph and resources
The photograph shows Celebrity Apex at the date recorded in its credit. It illustrates the vessel, not a guarantee of its current paintwork, cabins or latest refit. Original photograph and attribution; photograph license.
Compare all eight lines’ ship-class collections, or browse Celebrity Cruises sailings.
Your decision checklist
- Choose an Infinite Veranda or a conventional balcony deliberately.
- Verify the Retreat facilities on the named ship.
- Compare Flora’s expedition package inclusions separately from the larger ships.
Questions travelers ask
How many current ships does Celebrity Cruises have in this guide?
15, checked for September 23, 2026. The roster excludes future ships and vessels that have completed service for the brand.
Have all Solstice-class ships received the same 2026 changes?
No. The completed renewal described here is specific to Celebrity Solstice. Equinox, Eclipse, Silhouette and Reflection retain their own restaurant and public-space arrangements.
Does every Millennium-class ship have a Retreat Sundeck?
No. Millennium and Summit have dedicated Retreat Sundecks; Infinity and Constellation do not. Review the named ship’s suite facilities rather than assuming the newer Edge-class arrangement applies.
Official sources and further reading
Sources checked September 23, 2026. Explore the original policies, destination guidance and provider information behind this article. Each description explains what you will find at the source.
- Celebrity Cruises fleetFleet context; future bookable ships are excluded from this operating roster.
- Xcel current onboard conceptsShip features and layouts; booking-specific operation and inclusions can vary.
- Celebrity Solstice relaunch, March 2026Celebrity-issued announcement describing completed work on Solstice, not a claim that all five sisters have the same refit.
- Celebrity renewed shipsShip features and layouts; booking-specific operation and inclusions can vary.
- Silhouette diningShip features and layouts; booking-specific operation and inclusions can vary.
- Reflection diningShip features and layouts; booking-specific operation and inclusions can vary.
- Millennium official deck-plan PDFShip features and layouts; booking-specific operation and inclusions can vary.
- Celebrity Rooftop TerraceShip features and layouts; booking-specific operation and inclusions can vary.
- The Retreat: ship-specific facilities and limitationsGeneric fleet footnotes can lag refits; use the individual current ship plan and dated completion notices where they conflict.
- Flora onboard expedition experienceShip features and layouts; booking-specific operation and inclusions can vary.
- Lindblad acquisition of the former Celebrity expedition shipsExplains why older Celebrity Xpedition and Xploration references are excluded.
- Photograph: Celebrity ApexCelebrity Apex · 2020 · Jakez Bo from NANTES, FRANCE · CC0; Wikimedia thumbnail, displayed to fit the page.