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What to Know About All 16 Ships in the Celebrity Cruises Fleet

Here’s what you need to know about every Celebrity Cruises ship.

Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises is among our readers' favorite mega-ship ocean lines — coming in at No. 1 in 2022 and No. 2 in 2023 as part of our World's Best Awards (WBA) — and it's easy to see why. This WBA Hall of Fame honoree truly shines with its sophisticated, tasteful decor and sleek onboard spaces, including swanky lounges, dazzling bars, gourmet specialty restaurants, and contemporary suites. Almost all Celebrity ships, except the three Xpedition-class vessels, offer standard amenities like casinos, retail shops, spas, and Broadway-level shows and entertainment. There's also the adults-only Solarium and The Retreat, the latter of which is reserved exclusively for suite guests. Paul Brady , Travel + Leisure ’s news director and cruise expert, told us, “Because its ships offer so much to do, Celebrity is a fantastic choice for families, who can choose from a huge array of well-designed staterooms and suites. Groups of friends, too, will find much to like, thanks to the brand's fantastic dining (and drinking) options.”

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Paul Brady is the news director at Travel + Leisure and the brand's expert on all things cruise.

Kari Becker is a travel advisor at Marvelous Mouse Travels.

With a fleet of 16 ships, it can be tricky to determine which Celebrity ship is best suited for your specific needs.Travel advisor Kari Becker of Marvelous Mouse Travels explains, "Whatever your taste, there is a perfect Celebrity cruise to meet your needs." She continues, telling T+L, "There are three main classes: the Edge, Solstice, and Millennium classes, all with unique features, benefits, and advantages." The Millennium-class ships are smaller which, per Becker, may "offer a more personalized experience." Solstice is the largest class of Celebrity's fleet, says Becker. "When designed, these ships focused on innovation, with unique spaces including a real grass lawn, and unique onboard experiences, such as glass-making classes." Last but not least is Celebrity's Edge class. Per the pro, the ships in the line's newest class are "the largest of the fleet, offering more space for additional experiences and restaurants, including a massive pool deck, floating platform at sea (aptly called the Magic Carpet), and Rooftop Garden." All in all, she says, "The Edge series is for guests looking for transformative cruising and splendor with countless gourmet restaurants and immersive entertainment." 

Ahead, we’ve listed every Celebrity ship currently in service — complete with their notable amenities, launch year, guest capacity, and other need-to-know insights — to help you determine which vessel is best for your next voyage.

Celebrity Ascent

Inaugural Year: 2023

Ship Class: Edge 

Ship Capacity: 3,260 passengers

Celebrity’s newest ship is also its flashiest — in the best way possible. The Celebrity Ascent offers an expanded Retreat area (exclusive to suite guests), complete with a 40-percent-larger two-story sundeck, and the swanky Sunset Bar, which is 180 percent larger. Beyond The Retreat, there are 32 bars, restaurants, and lounges, a lush Rooftop Garden, an adults-only Solarium, the three-level Eden restaurant and entertainment venue, and the Magic Carpet, a floating platform that reaches 13 stories above sea level. Finally, stay in one of the Iconic Suites, the largest in the Celebrity fleet, for the ultimate splurge. 

Celebrity Beyond

Inaugural Year: 2022

Celebrity Beyond is nearly identical to Celebrity Ascent . Both Edge-class sister ships have the same spectacular amenities and features, including a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center that’s sure to impress wellness-seekers, who will also be happy in one of the AquaClass Sky Suites, which offer in-room yoga mats and fitness equipment. It’s also worth noting that these suite guests also enjoy access to the SEA Thermal Suite and a dedicated spa concierge. Don’t miss the adults-only Solarium, the Rooftop Garden, the aforementioned Eden, or the Magic Carpet, which offers the best views at sea.

Paul Brady was onboard the Beyond in October 2022. “My stateroom, 9164, was a Sky Suite, with a king bed facing a private terrace and a clever roll-open mirror that let natural light into the spacious bathroom. Dining at the Daniel Boulud restaurant Le Voyage was one highlight — with seven courses — but so too were casual cocktails at Sunset Bar, with its touch of Moroccan design influence courtesy of Nate Berkus, who dreamed up the multi-level lounge,” said Brady of his experience.  

Celebrity Apex

Inaugural Year: 2020

Ship Capacity: 2,910 passengers

The second Edge-class ship, Celebrity Apex, made its grand debut in 2020. It boasts an abundance of stylish onboard spaces, including the Rooftop Garden and the adults-only Solarium. Access to the exclusive Retreat area is reason alone to book one of the contemporary suites. Other highlights include the dazzling three-story Grand Plaza, where you’ll find the aptly named Martini Bar, one of 29 bars, lounges, and restaurants aboard Apex , along with the orange-hued Magic Carpet, which offers live music and a full bar 13 feet above sea level.  

“I was fortunate to snag one of just a handful of Royal Suites on the ship, 12105, which had the look of a chic coastal Florida cottage, elevated with pops of bright green, geometric tiling, and contemporary art on the walls. The bathroom, with a deep soaking tub and spacious shower, rivaled any I’ve seen at land-based resorts,” said Brady of his November 2021 sailing. “Same with the Grand Plaza at the heart of the ship, a gathering place with a hotel lobby vibe in the best possible sense — and a glitzy Martini Bar.”

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Celebrity Flora

Inaugural Year: 2019

Ship Class: Xpedition 

Ship Capacity: 100 passengers

Cruise the Galapagos in style aboard Celebrity Flora , which made its maiden voyage in 2019. The vessel was designed with sustainability in mind: It's built with natural materials and features anchorless technology to protect the seabed. Certified naturalists from Galapagos National Park are on board to help guests gain a better understanding of the region for an educational trip. The ship also offers a once-in-a-lifetime glamping experience, which includes dinner and drinks, a naturalist-guided stargazing session, accommodations in a cabana-turned-double bed, and a private breakfast. Plus, with its all-suite accommodations, the small ship has a mega-yacht feel.

Celebrity Edge

Inaugural Year: 2018

Ship Capacity: 2,918 passengers

This sophisticated ship — the first in Celebrity’s Edge class — changed the game following its 2018 debut. What’s more, Edge was the very first Celebrity ship to feature the Magic Carpet, the multifunctional Eden, and the Infinite Veranda Staterooms, which, with the touch of a button, transform your living space into your very own private balcony.

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Celebrity Reflection

Inaugural Year: 2012

Ship Class: Solstice 

Ship Capacity: 3,046 passengers

The fifth, final, and largest Solstice-class cruise ship, Celebrity Reflection , will impress even the pickiest of travelers with its onboard activities, amenities, and spaces, including a total of 22 bars, restaurants, and lounges. In addition to The Retreat (reserved exclusively for suite guests) and The Solarium (adults-only), Reflection — along with all Solstice-class ships — boasts the Lawn Club. Located on the top deck of the ship, this chic outdoor space (which is outfitted with real grass, no less), is perfect for sipping cocktails, enjoying a leisurely lunch, listening to live music, lounging in a cabana, or playing a game of bocce or croquet. The adults-only Persian Garden area at the spa is a favorite amongst wellness enthusiasts.

Celebrity Silhouette

Inaugural Year: 2011

Ship Capacity: 2,902 passengers

Celebrity Silhouette is elegant in every sense, from the aptly named Grand Foyer — with its marvelous marble floors, extravagant staircase (which is prime for photo opportunities), and the first panoramic oceanview glass elevators at sea — to stylish lounges like The Hideaway or the natural light-filled Sky Lounge. While suite guests gain exclusive access to The Retreat, anyone can relax in one of the swanky pool areas or the laid-back Lawn Club. Then, when hunger — or thirst — calls, passengers can take their pick of over 20 food and drink options.

Celebrity Eclipse

Inaugural Year: 2010

Ship Capacity: 2,852 passengers

An impressive modern art collection, an expansive spa, a half-acre lawn, and top-notch dining: Find all this and more aboard Celebrity Eclipse , which debuted in 2010. This Solstice-class vessel also boasts an onboard nightclub, popular among party-centric travelers, a striking Grand Foyer, and, last but not least, the Solstice Club. Located at the highest point of the ship, the Solstice Club is a haven for R&R with its canopy lounge beds — and it’s also a popular spot for morning yoga or evening stargazing sessions.

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Celebrity Equinox

Inaugural Year: 2009

Refurbished in 2019, Celebrity Equinox exudes cool. On board this stylish ship, guests can sip cocktails in style at one of several hip bars, including the Martini Bar and Slush, enjoy a picnic lunch or practice their golf swing at the half-acre Lawn Club, or soak up the sun at the adults-only Solarium or the plush lounge-lined pool area. Finally, guests should consider booking a suite to access Luminae, a swanky restaurant that serves decadent dishes designed by acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud.

Celebrity Solstice

Inaugural Year: 2008

Ship Capacity:  2,852 passengers

The first ship in Celebrity’s Solstice class currently cruises Alaska and the Pacific Coast in style. Here, you’ll find the lush Lawn Club, the adults-only Persian Garden thermal suite, and the glam Grand Foyer. Additional highlights include the Solstice Deck, an onboard nightclub, and a slew of bars and lounges, including the wine-centric Cellar Masters, where oenophiles can learn about – and taste — a wide variety of vinos from across the globe. Art lovers shouldn’t miss the Hot Glass Class, featuring professional-led glass-blowing demos.

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Celebrity Xploration

Inaugural Year: 2007

Ship Class: Xpedition

Ship Capacity: 16 passengers

With a passenger capacity of just 16, the Xploration is Celebrity’s smallest ship. As such, cruisers can expect an intimate onboard ambiance. When not out and about exploring the Galapagos, guests can hang in the lounge, relax in their suite (some with private balconies), and soak up some rays — or stargaze — on the hot tub-equipped sundeck.

Celebrity Constellation

Inaugural Year: 2002

Ship Class: Millennium 

Ship Capacity: 2,184 passengers

This 22-year-old Celebrity ship offers a more refined, subdued atmosphere compared to the line’s newer ships, which boast flashier features like the Magic Carpet. The Rooftop Terrace area serves as a restaurant, bar, and outdoor movie theater, complete with cozy furnishings coupled with mouthwatering bites and sips. Meanwhile, the adults-only Persian Garden area in the spa is ideal for wellness-seeking cruisers.

Celebrity Summit

Inaugural Year: 2001

Ship Capacity: 2,218 passengers

Celebrity Summit, which cruises Alaska and the Caribbean, technically dates back to 2001; however, in 2019, it received a $75-million refurbishment to bring it a little more in line with Celebrity’s newest ships, including 2018’s Celebrity Edge . Expect stylish spaces galore, including the Sunset and Martini bars, plus a sleek Rooftop Terrace where cruisers can catch outdoor flicks while basking in the ocean views.

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Celebrity Xpedition

Ship Class: Xpedition  

Ship Capacity: 48 passengers

Last refurbished in 2018, Celebrity Xpedition was purposely built to cruise the Galapagos. The immersive onboard experience includes nightly lectures by certified naturalists from Galapagos National Park, who will be on board the entire sailing. Enjoy postcard-worthy views from the Panorama Deck, or take a dip in the hot tub on the Sunrise Deck. Passengers can choose from a handful of elegant rooms and suites; however, those who want their own balcony will need to spring on the latter.

Celebrity Infinity

Inaugural Year: 2000

Ship Capacity: 2,170 passengers

Celebrity Infinity is a favorite among laid-back cruisers — primarily couples and adult friend groups. Popular onboard hangout spots include the adults-only Solarium, the buzzy Rooftop Terrace, and, for suite guests, The Retreat. The ship also has a handful of specialty dining restaurants (in addition to complimentary ones, of course). Le Petit Chef is well worth the added fee thanks to a combination of gourmet eats and exhilarating entertainment complete with tabletop animations.

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Celebrity Millennium

Inaugural Year: 1999

Ship Class: Millennium  

Don’t sleep on Celebrity’s oldest ship, which includes a handful of fan-favorite amenities and spaces such as The Retreat, the Solarium, the Rooftop Terrace, and the Grand Foyer. Last refurbished in 2019, Millennium now features a more contemporary design aesthetic, similar to what you’d find on the newer ships. There are also more than 15 bars and restaurants on board.

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Celebrity Edge

Debuted in December 2018, the Celebrity Edge stands out for its modernity. The vessel carries 2,918 guests at double occupancy, 3,373 guests at maximum occupancy and 1,320 crew members. The Edge is dressed to the nines in contemporary designs and features a diverse array of technologies, amenities, activities and dining venues on board. Passengers can delight in the ship's rooftop garden, take a dip in one of many ocean-facing pools, work up a sweat on the jogging track or relax at the on-site spa.

You'll find plenty of evening entertainment options, too, including themed bars and lounges, a club and a theater showcasing a variety of productions. The Edge was the first Celebrity ship fitted with the Magic Carpet – the line's cantilevered venue at sea that travels 13 stories. The open-air venue can be repositioned alongside several decks, allowing it to transform from a live music venue to a bar to an exclusive specialty restaurant, depending on its location.

For dining, passengers have 29 options to choose from. These include four main restaurants and specialty options serving a range of cuisines, from sashimi to French bistro classics. After a bite to eat, take a break and relax in your modern stateroom or suite. Every room offers technology that allows guests to control temperature, service and lighting with a touch screen. What's more, with a roughly 2-to-1 passenger-to-crew ratio, service across the ship will be spot on.

Celebrity Edge makes sailings across  Alaska, Hawaii, Asia, Australia and more. 

U.S. News Insider Tip: On Edge Series ships, park yourself at the Sunset Bar with a spicy margarita every evening – it’s the best spot on the ship to watch for the fabled green flash. – Skye Sherman, Contributor

Celebrity Beyond

Launched in April 2022, Celebrity Beyond is the third ship in the cruise line's Edge Series, capable of holding up to 3,260 passengers and over 1,400 crew members. On board, guests have their pick of 32 food and beverage venues serving everything from Greek to French to Italian cuisine; there are also several cocktail bars and lounges where guests can grab a drink.

One of the highlights of Celebrity Beyond is its 4,500-piece art collection, which includes works by travel photographers and international artists. There is also no shortage of unique entertainment options; these range from acrobatic shows to juggling mixologist performances. To enjoy stunning water views, enjoy Celebrity's "Magic Carpet," a large platform that hangs off the edge of the ship and moves from deck to deck.

Staterooms offer amenities like plush bathrobes, comfortable Cashmere mattresses and flat-screen TVs; many also come with private verandas. For a one-of-a-kind experience, splurge on a room in The Retreat. This resort-within-a-resort features villas and suites with added luxuries like plunge pools, hot tubs and butlers. Plus, guests of The Retreat have exclusive access to a private sundeck, restaurant and lounge, along with an onboard credit that can be used however you see fit.

Celebrity Beyond sails to a variety of popular Mediterranean and Caribbean destinations, including Italy, Mexico and more. 

U.S. News Insider Tip: On Celebrity Beyond, if you're lucky, your drink might be poured by Captain Kate McCue herself during the nightly flair bartender show at the Grand Plaza Martini Bar. Make sure to follow her behind-the-scenes adventures on Instagram. – Skye Sherman, Contributor

Celebrity Apex

The Celebrity Apex – which made its inaugural sailing in June 2021 – can hold up to 2,910 passengers at double occupancy, 3,385 at maximum occupancy and 1,320 crew members. Guests can wine and dine at 29 restaurants, bars and lounges, then spend the night testing their luck at the casino or enjoying live music at the Magic Carpet (which offers great ocean views). Specialty restaurants include a steakhouse and a raw bar, while main dining options feature Mediterranean, Italian and French cuisines. There are also meeting spaces and multipurpose areas on board, as well as upscale shops. 

Visit the spa or adults-only Solarium pool to stay relaxed throughout your stay at sea. For younger travelers, there are some kid-friendly areas of the ship – such as a Camp at Sea. However, the ship is geared more toward adult clientele (or families with older children) looking for a relaxing escape.

The ship's staterooms, which start at 181 square feet, offer smart TVs, customizable air conditioning and plenty of storage space. Many rooms also offer private verandas. If you're willing to splurge, consider booking a room in The Retreat. This exclusive section of the ship features luxury accommodations as well as access to a private restaurant, sun deck and lounge. Plus, rooms in The Retreat offer more space, measuring up to 1,892 square feet.

The Celebrity Apex sails to European destinations like Italy, Croatia and Portugal, as well as to Caribbean hot spots like St. Thomas , Puerto Rico , Belize and Grand Cayman . 

Celebrity Silhouette

Introduced in 2011 and fully refurbished in February 2020, Celebrity Silhouette is one of the largest ships in the fleet and features a nearly 1-to-3 crew-to-guest ratio. Its latest renovation reimagined the lounges across the ships, updated the staterooms and added new boutiques and spa treatment rooms. The ship holds 2,902 passengers at double occupancy, 3,324 passengers at maximum occupancy and 1,285 crew members.

Silhouette offers plenty of onboard activities, from enrichment seminars to comedy shows. While kids can play on video game consoles or at the sports courts, adults can sip libations at the Passport Bar and Craft Social. 

As far as dining goes, the ship is home to 12 restaurants and cafes, half of which are specialty venues that require reservations and extra fees. Cuisine ranges from casual bites at the pool grill to sushi and Italian fare.

Along with a variety of food options, Celebrity Silhouette offers a range of stateroom selections, with 85% of its cabins offering verandas. Cruisers can choose from Inside, Ocean View and Veranda rooms, while those who opt for one of seven Suite categories receive more space and perks like butler service and priority check-in. 

Celebrity Silhouette sails to destinations in Canada, New England, the Caribbean and Europe. 

Celebrity Solstice

Last refreshed in early 2023 (and first launched in 2008), Celebrity Solstice offers a sushi restaurant and the Retreat Lounge. Daytime activities range from spa treatments to golf putting to art classes. Young passengers ages 3 to 17 can also participate in Camp at Sea activities. 

As far as dining goes, Celebrity Solstice boasts 10 restaurants, close to half of which are specialty spots that require an extra fee. Guests were pleased with the cuisine variety, and with a nearly 1-to-2 crew-to-passenger ration, the ship makes service a priority.

When it comes to lodging, 81% of Solstice's cabins feature verandas. Guests can choose from Inside, Ocean View, Veranda and Suite category cabins, all with amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars and 24-hour room service. Those who spring for an AquaClass cabin receive additional amenities, like an upgraded room service menu. Travelers will also have access to Starlink high-speed satellite internet. The ship carries 2,852 passengers at double occupancy, 3,148 at maximum occupancy and 1,284 crew members.

Celebrity Solstice sails to Hawaii , the Pacific, Asia and Alaska.

Celebrity Equinox

The Equinox was introduced in 2009 and underwent a full renovation in June 2019. It offers a mix of classic Celebrity amenities and unique activities. The ship features 18 premium retail shops, a half-acre Lawn Club and the Hot Glass Show, where professional artists demonstrate glassblowing techniques. Updates include the new Retreat sundeck and lounge, luxurious bedding and all-new amenities. The ship holds 2,852 passengers at double occupancy, 3,148 passengers at maximum occupancy and 1,290 crew members.

Recent cruisers appreciated the variety of dining options on the ship, which include 10 eateries ranging from light fare at Spa Café to craft beer and comfort food at the Craft Social Bar to a frozen cocktail bar on the pool deck. Other highlights include the spa and enrichment programs like cooking demos and dance lessons.

In terms of accommodations, 85% of the ship's staterooms offer verandas. Cabin categories include Inside, Ocean View, Veranda and Suite rooms, and all are appointed with flat-screen TVs, 24-hour room service and sitting areas. Suites offer extra perks like afternoon appetizers and butler service. Past cruisers assured that even if you don't splurge on a butler-serviced room, you'll still receive individualized attention, as everyone from the room stewards to the restaurant servers were friendly and helpful. 

Celebrity Equinox offers a variety of itineraries in Antarctica, the Caribbean, South America, Europe and more.

Celebrity Eclipse

Launched in 2010 and scheduled for refurbishment in spring 2025, the 2,852-passenger Eclipse is one of Celebrity's largest vessels. About 85% of Eclipse's accommodations include verandas, and cruisers who splurge on suites and AquaClass staterooms receive butler service and access to exclusive specialty dining. All cabins offer interactive flat-screen TVs and 24-hour room service. The ship holds 2,852 passengers at double occupancy, 3,148 passengers at maximum occupancy and 1,286 crew members.

As far as activities go, travelers can stay active at the Lawn Club, lounge by three pools, participate in hot glass classes and shop at a variety of upscale boutiques. In the evenings, cruisers can enjoy theme parties, comedy acts and Broadway-style shows. Meanwhile, kids programming (geared toward guests ages 3 to 17) is available through Camp at Sea. 

When it comes to dining, past cruisers praised the variety of casual and formal choices. The ship offers 10 eateries, including four specialty venues where reservations are required and additional charges apply. From the room stewards to the restaurant servers, Celebrity Eclipse's staff was also a point of praise among recent guests.

Celebrity Eclipse offers itineraries in the Caribbean, Canada, the Mediterranean, Bermuda and more.

Celebrity Summit

First introduced in 2001,  Celebrity Summit was most recently renovated in March 2019. The ship carries 2,218 passengers at double occupancy, 2,599 passengers at maximum occupancy and 1,027 crew members.  Celebrity Summit offers unique activities like a rooftop terrace with an outdoor movie screen. The renovation added new staterooms, lounge areas and more. Cruisers looking for some R&R can retreat to the spa, the outdoor pool or the adults-only indoor solarium. Meanwhile, children ages 3 to 17 can participate in pool games and Xbox tournaments at Camp at Sea.

When it comes to dining, there are nine venues on board, including a handful of specialty spots (for an added fee) serving up creative cuisine ranging from French to Italian fare. While some recent cruisers noted long lines and average food at the buffet, most travelers were in agreement when it came to the wait staff and room stewards: service was prompt and friendly.

Speaking of rooms, Summit offers the same four cabin categories found on other Celebrity ships (Inside, Ocean View, Veranda and Suite). About half of the cabins on board feature balconies. Cruisers will find flat-screen TVs, bathrobes and 24-hour room service in all staterooms.

Celebrity Summit sails in the Caribbean, Alaska and more. 

Celebrity Millennium

The Celebrity Millennium debuted in 2000 and was fully refurbished in February 2019. The renovation added brand-new staterooms, updated the ship's design and technology, debuted a new lounge area and more.  The vessel carries 2,218 passengers at double occupancy, 2,593 at maximum occupancy and 1,024 crew members.

When it comes to dining, Celebrity Millennium offers nine restaurants, ranging from the Tuscan Grille steakhouse to Sushi on Five (both require an extra fee). Standard eateries include Blu and the Main Restaurant. The ship also offers an array of bars and lounges.

While there is programming for children, most of the activities on board are geared toward adults. Enrichment includes wine and food pairing workshops, art classes and pickleball. The ship also features a rooftop terrace with an outdoor movie screen.

Celebrity Millennium sails to destinations in Asia. 

Celebrity Infinity

Launched in 2001 and most recently refurbished in October 2018, Celebrity Infinity boasts updated suites, an Italian steakhouse and a rooftop terrace. Other highlights include a wine bar and Le Petit Chef, an interactive augmented reality luxury cuisine experience. The ship is set to be fully refurbished in the near future; improvements will include brand-new staterooms, elevated technology, new lounge areas and more. The vessel carries 2,170 passengers at double occupancy, 2,593 passengers at maximum occupancy and 1,024 crew members.

Infinity offers a total of nine dining venues, ranging from a casual pool grill to four specialty restaurants that require reservations and an additional fee. While recent cruisers felt that specialty dining was worth the cost, many noted that food quality was hit or miss in the main dining room.

When it comes to activities and entertainment, kids ages 3 to 17 can participate in youth clubs while adults get treatments at the spa or learn a new skill through a variety of enrichment courses.

As for accommodations, cruisers can choose from four lodging options: Inside, Ocean View and Veranda staterooms and Suites. For more luxury, passengers can upgrade to an Aqua or Concierge Class suite. All cabins are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, small sitting areas and 24-hour room service.

Celebrity Infinity sails throughout the Caribbean, Europe, the Mediterranean and Mexico. The ship also has transatlantic voyages.

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Royal Caribbean vs. Celebrity Cruises: Which sister cruise line should you choose?

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, which are sister cruise lines operated by Royal Caribbean Group, are both known for offering abundant dining options and engaging nightlife. But they have different onboard vibes and target different types of cruise travelers.

Royal Caribbean's fleet of more than two dozen ships includes some of the largest vessels at sea and features groundbreaking innovations and family-friendly attractions. Celebrity's 15 not-quite-as-large vessels are more upscale, adult-focused and design-centric.

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Which cruise line should you choose? Read on for a head-to-head comparison of Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, covering each brand's onboard experience, itineraries and passenger profile to help you decide.

Size of ships

Both Royal Caribbean and Celebrity operate multiple classes of ships, most categorized as large. The older ships in both fleets are smaller than the newest vessels but are not intimate by any means.

Royal Caribbean 's older ships carry 2,000 to 3,900 guests, and its newest more than 5,000, putting it at the forefront of the megaship trend.

Its fleet boasts five of the world's largest ships, led by Wonder of the Seas . This Oasis Class ship and its four siblings are so massive they carry up to 5,700 guests at double occupancy and are divided into themed neighborhoods to help guests find their way around.

Royal Caribbean's modern Quantum Class ships accommodate 4,180 guests and stand out due to each ship's North Star sightseeing capsule, which rises 300 feet above the sea.

Icon of the Seas, the first in an entirely new class for Royal Caribbean, will be the line's largest ship when it debuts in early 2024. It will only hold 5,600 passengers at double occupancy because the ship will feature more cabins and suites that accommodate four or more passengers than found on any other Royal Caribbean ship.

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Celebrity Cruises ' newest and largest ships are its 3,260-guest Edge series: Celebrity Edge , Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond , with Celebrity Ascent launching in December. Its five Solstice Class ships each carry around 2,800 passengers, and its four Millennium Class vessels accommodate around 2,200 a piece.

Celebrity also offers expedition-style cruising on three 16- to 100-passenger ships in the Galapagos Islands (but we won't address them in this article).

Both cruise lines offer all the amenities of a floating resort at sea: pools, spas, bars and multiple dining venues. In terms of sheer wow factor, though, Royal Caribbean's activity-packed Icon Class, Oasis Class and Quantum Class ships are hard to beat, especially for family cruising.

On the other hand, Celebrity's vessels are spacious and designed to dazzle with contemporary decor and premium amenities.

On both lines, the smallest, oldest ships can have a different vibe from the newest, largest vessels, so keep that in mind as you're researching trips.

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Who is on board?

With Royal Caribbean, a better question might be, "Who isn't on board?" As a mainstream cruise line, it appeals to a wide range of passengers, mostly Americans (at least on North American itineraries) and many of them families.

It's also popular with friends celebrating birthdays or bachelor/bachelorette getaways and couples of all ages seeking a lively shipboard ambience at an affordable price. That said, Royal Suite Class passengers definitely have money, so there's a more upscale demographic, often multigenerational.

Passengers also differ by itinerary, with three- to five-night Bahamas and seven-night Caribbean sailings attracting families and groups of friends. The line's eight- to 12-night Mediterranean itineraries draw more couples and retirees and fewer families, as well as more Europeans. (About half of passengers on Royal Caribbean's European itineraries are Europeans and travelers from outside the United States.) Alaska sailings lure multigenerational families and older cruisers.

Related: The ultimate guide to Royal Caribbean cruise ships and itineraries

Celebrity's ships attract a narrower, more upscale demographic, mostly Gen Xers in their 40s and 50s and retirement-age baby boomers, with some childless millennials, too.

There will be kids on board, but not in the numbers that Royal Caribbean attracts. As a premium cruise brand, Celebrity typically has higher fares, especially on its Edge-series ships, but sailings are not as expensive as on luxury cruise ships.

Related: The ultimate guide to Celebrity Cruises ships and itineraries

Cabins and suites

Royal Caribbean offers a dizzying array of cabin and suite options, especially on its newest and largest ships. Celebrity features fewer overall cabin categories but offers non-suite rooms with extra perks.

Both cruise lines offer a variety of cabin styles and price points. You'll find windowless inside cabins , ocean-view rooms with picture windows or portholes, accommodations with private balconies and a range of suites. There are also connecting rooms for families and groups, as well as accessible cabins for passengers using wheelchairs or other assistive devices.

It's not surprising that Royal Caribbean's large Icon Class, Oasis Class and Quantum Class ships feature the most accommodation types within the fleet — up to three dozen cabin and suite categories designed for both families and couples with a wide range of budgets.

On the affordable end, some of the windowless inside cabins come with a "virtual balcony," a window-mimicking screen that displays real-time video of the view outside. These are available on all five Quantum Class ships, plus Wonder of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas.

Oasis Class ships also feature inside and balcony cabins that overlook the Promenade, Boardwalk and Central Park neighborhoods.

Six vessels (Brilliance of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and Spectrum of the Seas) offer a limited number of studio cabins designed for solo travelers .

The cruise line's top accommodations are suites, varying in size and some with loft configurations. Its most lavish digs are the two-story Ultimate Family Suites (found on Wonder, Symphony and Spectrum of the Seas) and the three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse on Icon of the Seas. They sleep up to eight guests and boast kid-friendly amenities, including a slide, air hockey table and other games.

All suites offer exclusive amenities. However, Royal Caribbean's largest, most expensive suites come with exclusive perks, such as Royal Genie butler service and complimentary specialty dining and beverage packages.

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Celebrity's newest Edge Class ships replace the standard balcony cabin with Infinite Veranda Staterooms, in which a floor-to-ceiling window lowers halfway to create an open-air veranda within the room. This design allows for more usable space within the cabin, regardless of whether the window is open or shut.

AquaClass cabins include in-cabin wellness amenities and access to an exclusive restaurant and the spa's thermal suite (with saunas and heated loungers). Concierge Class rooms come with a dedicated concierge, a pillow menu and an exclusive welcome-aboard lunch in the dining room with complimentary wine.

Solstice Class ships offer single inside cabins, while Edge-series ships include some Infinite Veranda Staterooms designed for solo travelers.

Suite configurations and decor vary by ship class. On Edge-series ships, seven suite categories include the two-story Edge Villas and the Iconic Suite, the largest in the fleet at 1,892 square feet (plus a 689-square-foot terrace). Solstice Class ships feature six suite categories, and Millennium Class ships have five.

All suites come with dedicated attendants and a concierge, as well as included perks: a premium drink package, premium Wi-Fi, prepaid tips and an onboard credit. Celebrity's suite guests can also access exclusive amenities as part of The Retreat, including a private sun deck, lounge and restaurant.

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The upside: Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships offer a dozen or more onboard dining venues, so there are culinary options to suit every palate.

The downside: Both cruise lines offer just a handful of complimentary restaurants — a buffet, banquet-style dining rooms, a poolside grill and a few casual eateries — meaning passengers must pay extra for steakhouses , Italian or French restaurants, and sushi bars.

Royal Caribbean's complimentary offerings include casual options such as the Dog House for a global hot dog menu, El Loco Fresh for burritos and quesadillas, Sorrento's Pizza for grab-and-go slices, and Park Cafe for deli-style sandwiches — although options do vary slightly by ship.

Extra-fee dining on Royal Caribbean covers most of the bases — Chops Grille and Samba Grill for steak, Izumi for sushi, Teppanyaki and Sichuan Red for Asian, Giovanni's Table and Jamie's Italian for Mediterranean classics, and Hooked Seafood for fish and shellfish.

Wonderland mixes creative flavors and unique presentations, and 150 Central Park is ideal for a special celebration; the latter two are available solely on Oasis Class and Quantum Class ships. Themed 1950s diner Johnny Rockets (on more than a dozen ships) is an affordable, kid-friendly favorite.

Related: The ultimate guide to cruise ship food and dining

Like Royal Caribbean, Celebrity offers a formal main dining room on Solstice Class and Millennium Class ships. However, on Edge-series ships, four smaller themed restaurants replace the one banquet-style dining hall.

Each features a selection of exclusive menu items — new American in Cosmopolitan, Mediterranean in Cyprus, French in Normandie and Italian in Tuscan — along with selections from the Celebrity Signature menu.

Each venue's distinctive ambience and unique menus serve a variety of tastes on a complimentary basis — but solely for dinner. In addition, guests who book suites in The Retreat can dine at Luminae, while those in AquaClass have access to health-focused Blu, free of charge.

Additional fleetwide complimentary dining includes the buffet-style Oceanview Cafe; the Mast Grill, a casual poolside eatery serving burgers and wraps; and Spa Cafe, offering healthier, lighter options for breakfast and lunch.

Celebrity's extra-fee dining also varies by ship class. On Edge-series ships, guests can enjoy Fine Cut Steakhouse for prime cuts and seafood, Eden Restaurant for modern global cuisine, Le Grand Bistro for classic French, Rooftop Garden Grill for backyard favorites, Raw on 5 for sushi and Japanese specialties, and Magic Carpet for small bites and cocktails.

Celebrity's most elevated dining experience is Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, the acclaimed French chef's first restaurant at sea, available aboard Celebrity Beyond and Ascent.

Celebrity's Solstice Class and Millennium Class ships feature Tuscan Grille for steak and Italian specialties, Le Petit Chef for classic French with enchanting tabletop entertainment and Sushi on Five for Japanese. The line's Solstice Class ships have an additional restaurant, Murano, for elevated French tasting menus.

Two Celebrity ships, Reflection and Silhouette, also offer two alfresco eateries: Lawn Club Grill and The Porch Seafood Restaurant.

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If you're looking for culinary variety without paying extra, Royal Caribbean's multiple complimentary casual dining venues, namely on its newest and biggest ships, give it an edge for families.

Celebrity's Edge Class ships' quartet of complimentary restaurants offers a nightly change of scenery and menus, ideal for couples and groups of adult friends.

If you don't mind paying extra for a few dinners, Celebrity's roster of specialty restaurants is also a notch above Royal Caribbean's in terms of quality and ambience.

Onboard attractions

Royal Caribbean's focus on adrenaline-rush activities makes it the clear choice for family fun, while Celebrity's chicer vibe is a draw for couples seeking to relax.

Royal Caribbean is a leader in offering amusement park-style attractions such as waterslides, zip lines, surfing and sky-diving simulators, and escape rooms. Celebrity doesn't go there at all. Rather, its onboard attractions are designed for grown-ups, with pools, hot tubs and stylish top-deck relaxation areas, such as The Lawn Club on Solstice Class ships and The Rooftop Garden on Edge-series ships.

All Royal Caribbean ships feature rock climbing walls, outdoor movie screens and arcades. All but Radiance Class and Vision Class ships have FlowRider surf simulators, and all but Radiance Class, Vision Class and Quantum Class ships have minigolf courses.

Royal Caribbean's Icon Class, Oasis Class and Quantum Class ships feature the most thrills in the fleet — perhaps even at sea. Oasis Class vessels are known for their collection of waterslides and the Ultimate Abyss dry slide that drops riders 10 decks through a spiral tube pulsing with light. These ships also have an ice skating rink, zip line, escape room, pop-up laser tag and a carousel.

When Icon of the Seas debuts, it will have the largest water park at sea, with six slides and a thrilling ropes course along the side of the ship.

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Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class ships don't feature waterslides but are distinguished by their North Star sightseeing capsule, which lifts guests high above the ship for 360-degree views. Other thrills include RipCord by iFly (a sky-diving simulator) and the multipurpose indoor SeaPlex offering bumper cars, basketball and Xbox gaming consoles.

Freedom Class and Voyager Class ships offer some thrill activities, but not as many as the newer ships. These can include various waterslides, laser tag and escape rooms, so check each ship's offerings. Older and smaller Radiance Class and Vision Class ships feature pools but no waterslides or other kid-friendly attractions.

What Celebrity's ships lack in thrills, they make up for with eye-catching contemporary design and cool places to hang out. Solstice Class ships feature a half-acre Lawn Club with real grass; it's the setting for jazz concerts and outdoor games. Edge-series vessels have a Rooftop Garden with live plants, modern sculptures, cozy seating nooks and a grill restaurant. Cabana-lined pool decks feature elevated hot tubs shaped like martini glasses.

Both Royal Caribbean and Celebrity feature adults-only, glass-enclosed Solarium pools. They also offer relaxing spas with salons, thermal suites and fitness centers for all your self-care and wellness needs.

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Kids activities

Both Royal Caribbean and Celebrity welcome families and have complimentary kids clubs, but only Royal Caribbean has the onboard attractions and thrills that appeal to active younger children and teens.

Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean youth program has spaces and activities (science and art projects, games and parties) designed for kids ages 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. The program is free during the day and early evening; an hourly rate applies after 10 p.m.

The Royal Babies & Tots nursery accommodates children ages 6 to 36 months for drop-off babysitting (for an hourly fee). Teens can hang out in The Living Room, dance or chill with new friends at the Fuel teen club or try to get a high score at the arcade.

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Celebrity's Camp at Sea kids program also caters to children in three age groups (3-5, 6-9 and 10-12). Programming focuses on recreation, hobbies and learning-based activities in arts and science. Its Teen Club keeps 13- to 17-year-olds entertained with sports competitions, silent discos and video game parties.

Royal Caribbean is the hands-down winner here, a cruise line designed with family fun in mind. Some older teens might enjoy a transition from Royal Caribbean to Celebrity. However, families with active tweens and younger kids seeking onboard thrills are better off with Royal Caribbean.

Entertainment

Royal Caribbean pulls out all the stops in terms of entertainment, so if lively, in-your-face nightlife is key to your vacation bliss, opt for one of its newer, larger ships.

Celebrity's entertainment lineup pushes boundaries in more unexpected ways but mainly on its newer Edge Class ships; its Solstice Class and Millennium Class ships offer more traditional entertainment.

Both cruise lines feature inviting bars and lounges. Celebrity's nightlife scene is decidedly more upscale and chic, while Royal Caribbean's is livelier and more casual.

Love a Broadway show? Royal Caribbean stages versions of award-winning musicals such as "Grease," "Cats," "Hairspray" and "Mamma Mia!" on select ships, as well as original productions on all vessels. The line's biggest and newest ships also offer dazzling ice skating shows, daring high-dive AquaTheater performances and/or fantastic high-tech multimedia dance shows.

The two dozen bars and lounges on Royal Caribbean's ships range from the panoramic Viking Crown Lounge to the gimmicky Bionic Bar featuring robot bartenders. A sports bar (Playmakers Bar & Arcade), piano bar (Schooner Bar) and Latin-style lounge (Boleros) are other popular options.

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Passengers can also sing karaoke, watch a poolside movie under the stars and hit the dance floor to the tunes of a live band or DJ. The bigger the ship, the greater the entertainment options.

Celebrity's entertainment philosophy overall is more traditional, with nightlife centered around drinking, hanging out in lounges and enjoying original shows in the ship's theater. Bars and lounges also feature live music, and there's a silent disco party at least once per cruise.

If you're looking for something a little different, the Edge-series ships offer creative and interactive performances in Eden and The Club, a multipurpose space featuring DJs and themed late-night performances.

All Celebrity ships are known for the Martini Bar, where flamboyant bartenders create a spectacle with shaker tosses and colorful cocktail towers, and the Sunset Bar, located aft and offering terrific sailaway views. Only Celebrity Beyond and Ascent feature a chicly reimagined, two-level Sunset Bar by designer Nate Berkus. Craft Social is the place to grab a craft beer and bar bites, while World Class Bar is the go-to for curated cocktails.

Both cruise lines' ships feature large casinos and offer participatory game shows ("Love & Marriage" and "Battle of the Sexes" on Royal Caribbean and "Deal or No Deal" on Celebrity).

Itineraries

Royal Caribbean's ships cruise to more than 300 destinations worldwide, but the heart of its business is the Caribbean and the Bahamas .

Most of its vessels spend the months from November to March in the islands, sailing three- to 12-night cruises from ports in Florida and Galveston, Texas. However, you can find several ships cruising the Caribbean year-round. Many itineraries call on Royal Caribbean's activity-packed private Bahamian island, Perfect Day at CocoCay .

Seasonal itineraries in Europe, including the Mediterranean , Greek islands and the British Isles, are also popular, as are cruises to Alaska . Royal Caribbean also offers sailings to Bermuda, Hawaii, Canada and New England, Mexico, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Panama Canal and the South Pacific. Transatlantic and transpacific cruises are available seasonally as well.

Celebrity ships call on more than 300 global cruise ports. Most ships spend November to March cruising the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale and Miami on four- to 11-night sailings and April to October in Europe on 6- to 14-night itineraries in the Mediterranean, Greek islands, Adriatic, British Isles, Iceland and Northern Europe.

Seasonal cruises are also available to Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Bermuda, New England and Canada, South America, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, South America and Asia. Celebrity also offers itineraries to Antarctica (scenic cruising only) from Buenos Aires.

Both cruise lines offer many global options, but neither has itineraries longer than 18 nights. For a summer cruise in the Caribbean, Royal Caribbean has far more options, while Celebrity is the better choice for a summer sailing in Europe. Either line is a good choice for Alaska in summer or the Caribbean in winter, depending on whether you're traveling as a couple or a family and the ship class you book.

Bottom line

Royal Caribbean is the obvious choice if you crave a lively and stimulating cruise experience with 24/7 entertainment and activities that wow both adults and kids. It's also generally the more affordable option.

Celebrity is the cruise line for you if you want a more upscale large-ship experience with a grown-up vibe (but still suitable for kids and teens). What Celebrity's ships lack in adrenaline-rush thrills, they make up in terrific dining and drinking venues.

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Celebrity Cruises Ships by Size, Age and Class (2022)

Celebrity Cruises has an active fleet of fifteen ships currently with two further ships on order ( Celebrity Ascent and another Edge-class ship, currently unnamed).

In this guide, we will cover all the different ships in the Celebrity Cruises fleet and how they compare to each other.

Introduction to Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises was actually founded in 1988 in Greece, by the shipping company Chandris Group. Originally they were conducting upmarket cruises to Bermuda.

In 1997, Royal Caribbean International acquired Celebrity Cruises and during the same year, the five ships became six with the addition of Celebrity Mercury .

By 2000, the start of the brand new fleet was beginning to arrive – this was the Millennium Class ships, which began with Celebrity Millennium in 2000 and was followed by three additional ships ( Celebrity Infinity , Celebrity Summit and Celebrity Constellation ).

After that, Celebrity created the Solstice-class, which consisted of five ships. These proved extremely popular and Celebrity actually went back and ‘Solsticized’ the rest of their fleet to bring the other ships up to the same passenger experience.

In 2018, Celebrity Edge debuted with a non-traditional cruise ship bow (a Parabolic Ultra-Bow, if you may!) and The Magic Carpet (an open-air dining experience attached to the side of the ship that can move from the bottom to the top of the ship if needed and act as a platform during tender operations)

Celebrity Cruises’ Ships Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the newest celebrity ship.

Celebrity Beyond is the newest Celebrity Cruises’ ship – she joined the fleet in April 2022.

What Celebrity ship is Captain Kate on?

Captain Kate McCue is currently on Celebrity Beyond as Master of the ship.

What Celebrity ship goes to Alaska?

Celebrity Eclipse , Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Millennium all sail in the Alaska region.

What is the biggest Celebrity ship?

Celebrity Beyond became the biggest ship of the Celebrity Cruises fleet in April 2022

What is the smallest Celebrity ship?

Celebrity Xploration is the smallest ship of the fleet at 319 GRT and carrying just 16 passengers. This ship is part of their Xpedition-class ships.

What is the oldest Celebrity ship?

Celebrity Millennium is the oldest ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet. She joined the fleet in 2000.

Who owns Celebrity Cruises?

Celebrity Cruises is a Royal Caribbean brand, having been acquired by them in 1997 from the Greek-owned Chandris Group.

What type of bow does Celebrity Edge have?

Celebrity Edge has a Parabolic ultra bow. A curved rather than pointed bow that actually encapsulates the traditional bulbous bow as seen on ships usually. It offers a 20% greater energy efficiency.

Celebrity Cruises Ships by Size (from largest to smallest)

What does ‘tonnage (grt)’ mean.

GRT (Gross Registered Tonnage) is a term used to calculate the volume inside a ship. It is a measure of cubic capacity and is calculated by the total volume from inside the hull and decks of the ship. 1 GRT = 100 cubic feet of space. In essence, the bigger the GRT – the more ‘space’ the ship has for passengers, cargo, etc.

How are ‘Passengers (Max)’ calculated?

You’ll see multiple numbers for passengers on ships – this is because many ships include extra beds in cabins (such as the sofa/couch can convert to a pull-out bed) – but the majority of cabins usually have 2 people in them. the ‘Max’ number is if every cabin used their additional pull-out bed, etc. This number is unlikely to be reached very frequently.

Celebrity Cruises Ships by Age (from newest to oldest)

Are all celebrity cruises’ ships new builds.

Just two of the Celebrity’s ships were built and owned by other cruise lines before being acquired by Celebrity Cruises.

The two ships are Celebrity Xpedition (previously Sun Bay for Sun Bay Cruises) and Celebrity Xploration (previously Athala II for Ocean Adventures)

Both of these are quite different ships from your usual cruise ships, they are expedition ships. This means they are much smaller and have very different passenger and operational needs because they operate in much shallower, confined waters and must adhere to even stricter environmental laws in these regions.

Celebrity Cruises Ships by Class (from newest to oldest)

What is the difference between the edge-class ships.

Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex are both identical ships. However, Celebrity Beyond is an extra 20 meters longer and has one additional deck. This brings 179 more suites and staterooms to the ship, a bigger (40%) sundeck at The Retreat and the Sunset Bar is 180% larger.

Celebrity Ascent is due to match Celebrity Beyond in terms of size and capacity.

What is the difference between the Xpedition-class ships?

The three Xpedition-class ships that Celebrity Cruises own are all custom-built ships, with Celebrity Xploration previously operating as Athala II for Ocean Adventures.

• Celebrity Xpedition is 90m long and carries 48 passengers
• Celebrity Xploration is 30m long and carries 16 passengers
• Celebrity Flora is 102m long and carries 100 passengers

Celebrity Xpedition had its capacity reduced from 100 passengers to just 48 passengers when Celebrity Flora launched. This is to meet the Ecuador permit requirements for cruising in the Galapagos region as Celebrity Cruises only has a permit to carry 164 passengers at any one time in the Galapagos region.

Celebrity Flora is the newest of the Xpedition-class and offers just forty suites – all of which have a private balcony. The ship has six decks and has a max cruising speed of just 12 knots.

Final Thoughts

Celebrity Cruises are known for its stylish cruise ships and fantastic service. A more premium version of parent company Royal Caribbean’s offerings some would say, Celebrity aim to make cruising trendy for those who would never consider cruising.

Their Edge-class ships, with famous designers and celebrity tie-ins, aim to break to entice those that enjoy luxury hotels and travel but are yet to experience a cruise and those that like both!

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Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Apex

The Celebrity Ascent is a fairly new ship, being built in 2023. The Celebrity Ascent features many of the new additions seen on the Celebrity Beyond including more outdoor space, a more grand central atrium, and an improved Rooftop Garden. It's 3 years newer than the Apex , which was built in 2020. The Celebrity Apex features the "Magic Carpet," a moving platform that makes using water tenders a breeze while in port, or adds outdoor dining space while at sea. This Edge-class of ship is known to feel quite different than the rest of the Celebrity fleet as it's less geared towards traditional cruise passengers.

Comparison Overview

Number of passengers, food and restaurants.

• Bars and Drinks

Pools and Hot Tubs

Ship features and activities, cruise costs, onboard costs.

The Ascent is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,073 feet long and 128 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 17-story building. The Ascent and the Apex are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.

Celebrity Ascent holds 12% more passengers than the Apex based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or the total tonnage of a ship compared to the number of passengers, the Ascent has less space per person compared to the Apex.

Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.

The Ascent has 19 different dining options like Fine Cut Steakhouse , Magic Carpet , and Luminae . Of those options, 8 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 11 options have an additional fee.

The Apex has 1 fewer dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Spa Cafe , Blu , and Eden Restaurant . 8 of these restaurants are complementary and the other 10 have an additional fee.

The Celebrity Ascent has about the same number of dining options as the Celebrity Apex.

Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.

Restaurants on Celebrity Ascent & Apex

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.

There are also plenty of bars available on these ships. Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day for 7 days in a pool, a cruise isn't for you. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.

The Celebrity Ascent has a total of 5 pools and 6 hot tubs. Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only. 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.

Celebrity Apex has fewer pools than the Ascent and fewer hot tubs. There are fewer exclusive pools and hot tubs on the Apex. If you like ships without extra charges or exclusive areas, this might be a better choice since everyone will have access to these areas.

Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On both ships, 67% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare.

Celebrity is a premium cruise line. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Celebrity Ascent will likely be more expensive than on Celebrity Apex.

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Celebrity ship.

Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have wifi and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.

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Celebrity Cruises Ships by Size

Sarah Bretz, Contributor

• October 25, 2023

Celebrity Cruises has a fleet of varying-sized ships, so to help you understand the cruise line’s entire fleet, we’ve ranked all Celebrity Cruises ships by size from smallest to largest.

From the 16-guest Celebrity Xploration to the 3,260-guest Celebrity Ascent , this is how they stack up by size.

Celebrity Xploration

Celebrity Xploration was sold to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings , operator of the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic cruising brand. The deal will be completed in 2025.

Key Features: Oceanview and balcony staterooms, lounges, a sundeck with hot tubs, use of snorkeling equipment and wetsuits, a dining room and buffet, and guidance from a naturalist along the journey

Celebrity Xpedition

Celebrity Xpedition was also sold to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings in 2024. They will undergo multi-million dollar refurbishments and will be renamed after.

Key Features: Oceanview and balcony staterooms and suites, multiple sundecks including one with a hot tub, a lounge with bar and live music, a dining room and grill, a fitness room, and nightly lectures from certified naturalists

Celebrity Flora

Key Features: Staterooms (with a traditional or infinite veranda). Other highlights include the Discovery Lounge, where naturalists give lectures; the Observatory library with floor-to-ceiling windows; findings from onboard oceanographic equipment that guests can view; Ocean Grill & Bar; a main dining room; and sundecks with a plunge pool and hot tub.

Celebrity Millennium

Key Features: Le Petit Chef projection mapping dining experience, Sushi on Five, The Persian Garden spa with thermal suite, Café al Bacio & Gelateria, Tuscan Grille Italian restaurant, Sunset Bar, the Spa Café, a Solarium, kids’ clubs, and The Retreat premium ship-within-a-ship complex

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Celebrity Summit

Key Features: Le Petit Chef projection mapping dining experience, the Spa Café, Cellar Masters Wine Bar, Café al Bacio & Gelateria, Sunset Bar, Blu restaurant for AquaClass guests, Sushi on Five, Sky Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, The Persian Spa with thermal suite, the Solarium, kids’ clubs, and The Retreat premium ship-within-a-ship complex

Celebrity Constellation

Key Features: Le Petit Chef projection mapping dining experience, Martini Bar & Crush, Sushi on Five, Tuscan Grille Italian Restaurant, Sunset Bar, Rooftop Terrace, The Persian Garden spa with thermal suite, and kids’ clubs

Celebrity Infinity

Key Features: The Spa Café, Le Petit Chef projection mapping dining experience, Sushi on Five, Tuscan Grille Italian Restaurant, Fortunes Casino, Café al Bacio & Gelateria, Sunset Bar, Persian Garden Spa, a basketball court, and The Retreat premium ship-within-a-ship complex

Celebrity Solstice

Key Features: Le Petit Chef projection mapping dining experience, Murano French Restaurant, the Spa Café, Sushi on Five, Café al Bacio & Gelateria, Tuscan Grille, the Solarium with a pool and two hot tubs, Quasar nightclub, Sunset Bar, The Lawn Club with hot glass class, and The Retreat premium ship-within-a-ship complex

Celebrity Equinox

Key Features: Craft Social Gastropub, The Lawn Club with hot glass studio, kids’ clubs, Sunset Bar, Sky Observation Lounge, Spa Café, the Solarium with pool and two hot tubs, Murano French Restaurant, Tuscan Grille, and The Retreat premium ship-within-a-ship complex

Celebrity Eclipse

Key Features: The Lawn Club with hot glass class, kids’ clubs, Sushi on Five, Sunset Bar, Solarium with a pool and two hot tubs, Murano French Restaurant, Persian Garden Spa with thermal suite, Quasar Nightclub, Passport Bar, Le Petit Chef projection mapping dining experience, and The Retreat premium ship-within-a-ship complex

Celebrity Silhouette

Key Features: Craft Social Gastropub, The Porch Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar, The Lawn Club Grill, kids’ clubs, Tuscan Grille Italian Restaurant, Sunset Bar, Solarium with pool and two hot tubs, Café al Bacio & Gelateria, Persian Garden Spa, Murano French Restaurant, and The Retreat premium ship-within-a-ship complex

Celebrity Reflection

Key Features: Sunset Bar, Murano French Restaurant, kids’ clubs, Solarium with pool and two hot tubs, Persian Garden Spa with thermal suite, Tuscan Grille Italian Restaurant, Sushi on Five, Café al Bacio & Gelateria, Cellar Masters Wine Bar, and The Retreat premium ship-within-a-ship complex

Celebrity Edge

Key Features: Rooftop Garden and Rooftop Garden Grill, The Spa with SEA Thermal Suite, Raw on 5, the Magic Carpet moving platform, Eden with Eden Restaurant and Eden Bar, Fine Cut Steakhouse, Camp at Sea kids’ clubs, Sunset Bar, The Retreat premium ship-within-a-ship complex.

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Celebrity Apex

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Key Features: Rooftop Garden with Rooftop Garden Grill, two-story Sunset Bar, Eden with Eden Restaurant and Eden Bar, Raw on 5, Le Voyage specialty restaurant, The Spa with SEA Thermal Suite, The Spa Café & Juice Bar, Camp at Sea kids’ club, Solarium with a pool and two hot tubs, Craft Social Bar, and The Retreat premium ship-within-a-ship complex

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Key Features: The Theatre, the Rooftop Garden, the Spa, the sprawling Resort Deck, the Sunset Bar designed by Nate Berkus, The Magic Carpet, Inventive culinary experiences, the Grand Plaza and Martini Bar, and Modernized accommodation options.

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Fall TV Preview: 65 of the Most-Anticipated New and Returning Shows of 2024

Sixty-five shows coming this fall, you ask? And that’s not even a full list of everything that’s coming, you ask?

To which we respond: après les strikes, le déluge! Yes, there will be 31 shows premiering in September, and that’s after we said to each other last week there’s no more room at the inn — we need to stop adding things to this list! So you may notice that there are a few things missing , actually, and to those shows we say: sorry.

This fall TV season’s glut is in part due to there being an actual full schedule from the broadcast networks this year, which didn’t happen in 2023 because of the writers and actors strikes. Not to mention that superproducer Ryan Murphy alone has six shows — six! shows! — premiering this month, from his new offerings (“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” “Grotesquerie” and “Doctor Odyssey”) to his two returning ones, “9-1-1” on ABC and “9-1-1: Lone Star” on Fox. Even crazier: They all premiere within nine days of one another. (How!?)

What you will be the most excited about on this list will vary, of course. And as usual, there are a few big shows that haven’t been dated yet, such as HBO’s “Dune: Prophecy” (which will premiere in November TBA), as well as Netflix’s “No Good Deed” (from “Dead to Me” creator Liz Feldman) and the streamer’s new Mike Schur comedy (starring Ted Danson!), “Man on the Inside.” But beyond the Murphy-verse, there are the much-anticipated spinoff shows “Agatha All Along” on Disney+ (revolving around Kathryn Hahn’s breakout villain from 2021’s “WandaVision”) and Colin Farrell’s (unrecognizable) deep dive into his portrayal of “The Penguin” on Max, which follows Matt Reeves’ 2022 movie “The Batman.” And then we have Apple TV+’s highbrow thriller “Disclaimer” from Alfonso Cuarón — starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline — and Hulu’s adaptation of Charles Yu’s best-selling book “Interior Chinatown.” Also, many of us will be weeping as we say goodbye to FX’s “What We Do in the Shadow” and HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere,” which embark on their final seasons this fall.

Or maybe you just want to see how Taylor Sheridan wraps up Kevin Costner’s in absentia storyline on “Yellowstone” when the show finally, finally comes back in November. Which, if that’s the case for you, is entirely fair. Happy watching!

Slow Horses

Sept. 4, Apple TV+ Cast: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rosalind Eleazar, Christopher Chung, Saskia Reeves, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, Jonathan Pryce, Hugo Weaving, James Callis, Ruth Bradley

In the glorious “Slow Horses” — finally an Emmy nominee this year in the drama categroy, and for Oldman as lead actor and Lowden in supporting — Oldman’s Jackson Lamb leads a “dysfunctional team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 known un-affectionately as Slough House.” In Season 4, the bombing of a London mall sets off the season-long arc, and Weaving (“The Matrix”) plays a bad guy who’s both an international threat and a significant figure from River’s (Lowden) past.

Fight Night

Sept. 5, Peacock Cast : Kevin Hart, Dexter Darden, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Myles Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle

Based on a Will Packer-produced podcast of the same name, “Fight Night” tells the story set in Atlanta of “an armed robbery during the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight that changed an entire city’s destiny, focusing on the cop and the hustler at the center of it all.” The hustler Chicken Man (Hart) is “suspected of masterminding the crime,” and is “hellbent on clearing his name, but must convince his old adversary, J.D. Hudson (Cheadle)” — who’s one of Atlanta’s first Black detectives, to help him.

The Perfect Couple

Sept. 5, Netflix Cast: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schrieber, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Dakota Fanning, Meghann Fahy, Ishaan Khattar, Jack Reynor, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac, Donna Lynne Champlin, Isabelle Adjani

An adaption of Elin Hilderbrand’s book of the same name, this limited series follows a young woman about to marry into a wealthy Nantucket family, despite doubts and uncertainties. When a body washes up on the beach the morning of the wedding, secrets begin to come to light and everyone is a suspect.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

Sept. 6, Hulu  Cast:  Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Jennifer Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Mathews, Whitney Leavitt 

This new Hulu reality series has quite the logline: “The scandalous world of a group of Mormon mom influencers implodes when they get caught in the midst of a swinging sex scandal that makes international headlines. Now, their sisterhood is shook to its core. Faith, friendship and reputations are all on the line. Will #MomTok be able to survive and continue to give the rulebook a run for its money, or will this group fall from grace?”

Universal Basic Guys

Sept. 8, Fox   Cast: Adam Malamut, Talia Genevieve, Fred Armisen, Ally Maki 

This new adult animated Fox comedy series revolves around brothers Mark and Hank Hoagies “who lose their jobs to automation and are given $3000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed.”

The Chicken Sisters

Sept. 10, Hallmark+ Cast: Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick

Based on KJ Dell’Antonia’s bestselling 2020 novel, the family drama with Southern charm follows a generations-old rift between dueling fried chicken restaurants — and what happens when a cooking show comes to town to capture it all. The series is one of many debuting with the launch of the Hallmark+ app; also premiering on the app Sept. 10 is the unscripted series “Celebrations With Lacey Chabert” and the first “Love on the Danube” trilogy movie, “Love on the Danube: Love Song.”

The Old Man

Sept. 12, FX Cast : Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Bill Heck, Leem Lubany, E.J. Bonilla, Alia Shawkat

In Season 2, former CIA agent Dan Chase and former FBI Assistant Director Harold Harper head on their most important mission yet: save Emily Chase (Alia Shawkat), a woman kidnapped by a powerful Afghan tribal leader. To make things even more complicated, Emily “finds herself in an identity crisis that has dire implications.”

Emily in Paris

Sept. 12, Netflix (Part 2 of Season 4) Cast: Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, Lucas Bravo, Lucien Laviscount, Camille Razat

While Part 1 of Season 4 ended with Emily choosing Gabriel over Alfie, it may be a bumpy road ahead — ie., Gabriel thinks Camille is pregnant with his baby. So, Emily jumps at the opportunity to travel to Rome for work, which naturally leads her to a handsome new man, Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini).

Three Women

Sept. 13, Starz Cast: Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise, Gabrielle Creevy, Blair Underwood, John Patrick Amedori 

Based on Lisa Taddeo’s 2019 book, the 10-episode limited series follows three women from different walks of life — a stay-at-home mother from Indiana looking to escape her marriage; a businesswoman in a happy open marriage; and a North Dakota student accusing her English teacher of encouraging an inappropriate relationship. A writer interviews all three to tell their stories.

How to Die Alone

Sept. 13, Hulu Cast : Natasha Rothwell, Conrad Ricamora, Jocko Sims, KeiLyn Durrel Jones

Created by and starring Natasha Rothwell, this comedy follows Mel, “a broke, fat, Black JFK airport employee who’s never been in love and forgotten how to dream.” Then everything changes when she encounters an “accidental brush with death.”

Sept. 15, Paramount+ (Season 2) Cast : Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Chris Caldovino, Dashiell Connery

Dwight and his crew return to defend their empire in Tulsa in Season 2, but quickly realize there are looming threats from the Kansas City mob and competing crews. “Plus, he still has unfinished business back in New York,” Paramount+ teases. Expect a cameo from Jelly Roll, too!

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez

Sept. 17, FX Cast: Josh Rivera, Jaylen Barron, Lindsay Mendez, Ean Castellanos, Tammy Blanchard

The first edition of “American Sports Story,” Ryan Murphy’s new 10-episode anthology series dives into the rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez, who went from a small-town football player to the NFL, where he played for the Patriots — and then to prison for murder and ultimately, his own death. The series examines what led to his arrest and his decision to take his own life.

High Potential

Sept. 17, ABC Cast: Kaitlin Olson, Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, Judy Reyes

In “High Potential,” Olson — an Emmy nominee this year for “Hacks,” in the comedy guest actor category —plays, according to the show’s official description, “a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual partnership with a by-the-book detective.” Todd Harthan took over showrunner duties from Rob Thomas in July, after Thomas’ departure the previous month.

Dancing With the Stars

Sept. 17, ABC Cast: Julianne Hough, Alfonso Ribeiro, Carrie Ann Inaba, Burno Tonioli, Derek Hough

Season 33 of the dance competition series includes all returning hosts and judges. Celebrity cast members include Anna Delvey (of “Inventing Anna” fame), Phaedra Parks (“The Traitors,” “Married to Medicine” and “Real Housewives of Atlanta), “Stephen “Pommel Horse Guy” Nedoroscik and more. Read the complete list here !

Agatha All Along

Sept. 18, Disney+ Cast: Kathryn Hahn, Aubrey Plaza, Patti Lupone, Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata, Paul Adelstein, Ali Ahn, Okwui Okpokwasili

“Agatha All Along” — a spinoff of Hahn’s “WandaVision” character, the witch Agatha Harkness — is one of the most-anticipated series of the fall. The once spell-bound Agatha will regain her freedom with the help of a teenager, played by Locke (of “Heartstopper” fame). According to the show’s official description, “Intrigued by his plea, she embarks on the Witches’ Road trials to reclaim her powers and discover the teen’s motivations.” And there will be singing!

The Golden Bachelorette

Sept. 18, ABC Cast: Joan Vassos, Jesse Palmer

After the very successful debut of “The Golden Bachelor” — ratings-wise, not lasting love-wise, unfortunately — ABC launches its first season of “The Golden Bachelorette.” Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old school administrator, was introduced on “The Golden Bachelor” but had to leave the show early for a family obligation. In the spinoff, she’ll search for love amid a pool of 25 eligible suitors.

Sept. 18, CBS Cast: Jeff Probst

For Season 47, the 15th consecutive season filmed at the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, host Jeff Probst returns as individuals fight to survive for 26 days on the island. Former Obama administration speechwriter and “Pod Save America” co-host Jon Lovett is one of the 18 castaways this season.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Sept. 19, Netflix Cast: Cooper Koch, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Nathan Lane, Ari Graynor

Ryan Murphy’s “Monsters” anthology series continues, this time with the story of the Menendez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez. During the trial, the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune. The brothers claimed they’d committed their crime due to physical, emotional and sexual abuse by their parents.

The Penguin

Sept. 19, Max Cast: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O’Connell 

Immediately following the events of Matt Reeves’ 2022 film “The Batman,” Oswald Cobb, a.k.a. the Penguin (a.k.a. an unrecognizable Colin Farrell), attempts to take over the crime world in Gotham. But first, he’ll have to get through a few old enemies, as well as Sofia Falcone (Milioti), who’s freshly out of Arkham Asylum.

Sept. 20, Apple TV+ Cast : Lambert Wilson, Amira Casar, Zita Hanrot, Carole Bouquet

This 10-episode French-language family drama features a behind-the-scenes look at the “contemporary ever-evolving world of fashion and aspirational French elegance and luxury,“ following rival families vying for power in the world of fashion.

Rescue HI-Surf

Sept. 22, Fox Cast : Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Alex Aiono, Kekoa Kekumano, Robbie Magasiva, Zoe Cipres, Sea Shimooka, Ian Anthony Dale, Hayley Malia Johnson, Nakoa DeCoite, Tristyn Lau, Andy McDermott

Who doesn’t love a lifeguard drama? The new series follows the fast-paced lives of lifeguards along O’ahu’s North Shore. “Located in Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle, O’ahu features dangerous maritime conditions for lifeguards and swimmers alike,” teases Fox.

Sept. 22, CBS Cast : Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, Leah Lewis

A reboot of the 1986 Andy Griffith classic, the new Matlock is Bates’ Madeline Matlock, a woman who rejoins the workforce in her 70s at a prestigious law firm — but there is much more to Maddie than meets the eye. (Truly, didn’t see that pilot twist coming!)

9-1-1: Lone Star

Sept. 23, Fox Cast : Rob Lowe, Gina Torres, Ronen Rubinstein, Jim Parrack, Natacha Karam, Brian Michael Smith, Rafael L. Silva, Julian Works

It’s been 15 months since the Season 4 finale so a lot has changed! Carlos has followed in his father’s footsteps, moving into the Texas Rangers, while Judd has chosen to resign from the 126 to take care of his son. That means that now, Owen must find a replacement.

Brilliant Minds

Sept. 23, NBC Cast:  Zachary Quinto, Teddy Sears, Alex MacNicoll, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Donna Murphy

First developed for Fox, “Brilliant Minds” is inspired by the Oliver Sacks books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars.” Quinto plays neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf, who leads a team of physicians who “explore the human brain while coping with their interpersonal relationships and mental health.”  

Murder in a Small Town 

Sept. 24, Fox   Cast:  Rossif Sutherland, Kristin Kreuk, Mya Lowe, Aaron Douglas, Savonna Spracklin, Fritzy-Klevans Destine, Dakota Guppy, Fiona Vroom, Paloma Kwiatkowski, Gardiner Millar, Crystal Balint, Alisha Newton, James Cromwell

Set on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia — where my family has a cabin, in case you’re interested! — a police detective who’s moved out of the city to live a quieter life instead finds himself investigating a bunch of murders. Based on a book series by L. R. Wright, “Murder in a Small Town” will follow Det. Karl Alberg (Sutherland, who’s appeared in “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Three Pines”) and his partner Cassandra Lee (Kreuk of “Smallville” fame) as they solve crimes.  

One Chicago

Sept. 25, NBC Cast: Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Miranda Rae Mayo, Joe Minoso, Christian Stolte, Daniel Kyri, Hanako Greensmith; Jason Beghe, Patrick John Flueger, LaRoyce Hawkins, Amy Morton, Marina Squerciati, Benjamin Levy Aguilar; Oliver Platt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Marlyne Barrett, Jessy Schram, Luke Mitchell

When “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.” return for their 10th, 13th and 12th seasons, respectively, things will look a little bit different. Crockett is no longer at Med, Chief Boden has left the firehouse and Upton’s headed out of the Chicago law force. Expect many new faces!

Grotesquerie

Sept. 25, FX Cast:  Travis Kelce, Niecy Nash, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Raven Goodwin, Nicholas Chavez, Micaela Diamond

Rather than a new installment of “American Horror Story” this year, executive producer Ryan Murphy brings audiences in search of scares “Grotesquerie.” According to its logline, “A series of crimes have unsettled a small community, and Det. Lois Tryon feels they are eerily personal, as if someone or something is taunting her.” There’s Nash’s latest turn in the Murphy-verse — she won a supporting actress Emmy for her turn in “Dahmer” — but there’s also Travis Kelcie’s acting debut! Which is what people will care about.

Nobody Wants This  

Sept. 26, Netflix Cast : Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, Justine Lupe, Emily Arlook, Stephanie Faracy, Jacki Tohn, Timothy Simons, Tovah Feldshuh, Sherry Cola, Paul Ben-Victor

Based on the life of creator Erin Foster, this rom-com follows an outspoken woman, who hosts an unfiltered podcast about the ups and downs of dating with her sister, who falls in love with an unconventional rabbi.

Doctor Odyssey

Sept. 26, ABC Cast: Joshua Jackson, Don Johnson, Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale

In one of Ryan Murphy’s many fall projects, this proSEAdural follows Joshua Jackson’s Max, an on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where he helps with “unique medical crises.” Think “9-1-1″ on a ship. The series is part of ABC’s Thursday night lineup, which kicks off with “9-1-1,” heads to the ocean for “Doctor Odyssey” and closes out with “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Social Studies

Sept. 27, FX

This character-driven documentary series by Lauren Greenfield dives into the “first generation of digital natives” in LA, chronicling the lives of diverse teens over a school year and examining what they go through — from bullying and comparison pressures to racism and sexual identity challenges.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol  

Sept. 29, AMC Cast : Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Clémence Poésy, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, Laïka Blanc-Francard

Picking up where Season 1 left off, Carol Peletier is back and is setting out to find her old friend, Deryl. Meanwhile, he struggles with his decision to stay in France.

Law & Order Franchise

Oct. 3, NBC Cast : Tony Goldwyn, Hugh Dancy, Odelya Halevi, Mehcad Brooks, Reid Scott, Maura Tierney; Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Peter Scanavino, Octavio Pisano, Terry Serpico, Kevin Kane, Juliana Aidén Martinez

Both “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” will return at the start of October, while the third spinoff, “Organized Crime” has moved to Peacock. In Season 24 of the flagship series, expect new faces, including Maura Tierney, following the departure of Camryn Manheim.

Heartstopper

Oct. 3, Netflix Cast: Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Tobie Donovan, Jenny Walser, Rhea Norwood, Leila Khan

In Season 3 of “Heartstopper,” the heartwarming queer relationship between Charlie (Locke) and Nick (Connor) will continue. And according to Locke, who was recently profiled by Variety ’s Adam B. Vary , “the second half of the season is about sex.”

The Legend of Vox Machina  

Oct. 3, Amazon Prime Video Cast : Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Liam O’Brien, Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham

Per the logline, Season 3 of “The Legend of Vox Machina” raises the stakes as “the Chroma Conclave’s path of destruction spreads like wildfire while the Cinder King hunts down Vox Machina.” Meanwhile, the misfits continue to rise above their demons to save the Tal’Dorei republic.

Oct. 3, The CW Cast : Sophie Turner, Frank Dillane, Mia Millichamp-Long, Caroline Faber, Tina Louise Owens, Andrew Tiernan, Ella Dunlop, Allegra Marland

Purchased by The CW from ITV, “Joan” tells the story of a business woman — and jewel thief! — fighting to get her daughter back from social services.

Oct. 9, ABC The hugely popular 2023 true crime podcast of the same name becomes a docuseries from ABC News — and network television gets into the true-crime docuseries game, where Netflix and Hulu have excelled in recent years. This story is nuts, if you didn’t listen. Logline: “Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian. A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest. But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know. She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world. Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.”

Abbott Elementary

Oct. 9, ABC Cast : Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Perfetti, Josh Segarra, Zack Fox

Somehow, Season 4 (!!!) has arrived of the hit ABC mockumentary and while most storyline details are being kept under wraps, creator and star Quinta Brunson has teased an exciting crossover coming — but with which show? And how will it unfold?

Oct. 9, Hulu Cast : Christopher Evangelou, Eiza González, Diego Luna, Gael García Bernal, Lucía Méndez, Andrés Delgado, Raúl Briones, Jorge Perugorría, Luis Gnecco, Karina Gidi

Hulu’s first Spanish-language original series, produced by Gael García Bernal and Diego Luno, tells the story of an aging boxer who feels he has one last shot at the title, “but to make it to fight night, he must navigate a mysterious force from the underworld.”

Oct. 10, Peacock Cast : Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Kathy Baker, Chaske Spencer, Emilie Bierre, Boris McGiver, Luciano Leroux, Caleb Dolden, Ashley Shelton, Adelina Anthony, Alice Kremelberg, Juliene Joyner

From James Wan, the mind behind “The Conjuring” and “M3GAN,” and showrunner Ian McCulloch comes a horror thriller about a family trapped on a farm in rural Georgia, who must unite with their neighbors to fight off “a mysterious and deadly threat.”

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft

Oct 10, Netflix Cast : Hayley Atwell, Richard Armitage, Allen Maldonado, Earl Baylon

The animated series, based on the action-adventure video game series, follows heroine Lara Croft as she explores new territory. The show takes place more than 25 years after her first appearance in the video game Survivor trilogy.

Outer Banks

Oct. 10, Netflix (Part 2, Nov. 7) Cast : Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant

John B and co have found the gold… so now what? Season 4 will lead up to the 18-month flash-forward that Season 3 ended with: Wes Genrette asking the Pogues to find Blackbeard’s treasure. The new season will feature the Pogues returning to life in the Outer Banks where they’ve built “Poguelandia 2.0,” living together and running a bait shop.

Oct. 11, Apple TV+ Cast: Cate Blanchett, Lesley Manville, Indira Varma, Sacha Baron Cohen, Kevin Kline, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Hoyeon, Louis Partidge

Alfonso Cuaron has adapted Renée Knight’s 2015 novel, and the result is an elliptical thriller with an all-star cast. Blanchett plays Catherine Ravenscroft, an acclaimed documentarian, and Kline co-stars as former teacher Stephen Brigstocke, who wants to bring her down.

Oct. 13, CBS Cast : Justin Hartley, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise, Fiona Rene

The most-watched new broadcast series of last year returns with its second season, following survivalist Colter Shaw, who travels the country and helps police solve crimes. The drama is based on Jeffery Deaver’s novel “The Never Game.”

NCIS: Origins

Oct. 14, CBS Cast : Austin Stowell, Mariel Molino, Kyle Schmid, Diany Rodriguez, Tyla Abercrumbie

Meet the young Leroy Jethro Gibbs! Stowell leads the “NCIS” prequel, portraying the role made famous by Mark Harmon, which highlights the start of his career working with the Naval Investigative Service in Camp Pendleton.

Following the two-hour debut, “NCIS” will debut with its Season 22 premiere.

FBI Universe

Oct. 15, CBS Cast : Zeeko Zaki, Missy Peregrym, Ebonee Noel, Jeremy Sisto; Jesse Lee Soffer, Carter Redwood, Vinessa Vidotto, Eva-Jane Willis, Christina Wolfe; Dylan McDermott, Shantel VanSanten, Roxy Sternberg, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Edwin Hodge

“FBI” (Season 7), “FBI: International” (Season 4) and “FBI: Most Wanted” (Season 6) will once again own Tuesday night on CBS. All three series will see many cast changes; most notably, “Chicago P.D.” alum Jesse Lee Soffer will now lead “FBI: International” following the departure of Luke Kleintank last season. Although the shows are in the same universe, Soffer will not be playing the same character he played on “P.D.”

Oct. 16, Apple TV+ Cast : Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Luke Tennie

After Season 1 ended with quite a splash — one of Jimmy’s patients taking his advice quite literally and pushing her partner off a cliff — there will likely be consequences to follow. This season includes a guest role by co-creator Brett Goldstein.

George & Mandy's First Marriage

Oct. 17, CBS Cast : Emily Osment, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, Annie Potts, Melissa Peterman, Dougie Baldwin, Jessie Prez, Will Sasso, Zoe Perry, Rachel Bay Jones

A sequel to “Young Sheldon,” the new Chuck Lorre sitcom will follow Georgie and Mandy as they navigate parenting — and each of their own families’ dramas — and marriage in Texas. Following the debut episode will be the premieres of “Ghosts” Season 4 and “Elsbeth” Season 2.

The Lincoln Lawyer

Oct. 17, Netflix Cast: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, Yaya DaCosta, Neve Campbell, Elliott Gould, Krista Warner, Fiona Rene, Devon Graye, Merrin Dungey, Allyn Moriyon, John Pirruccello, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez

Based on the bestselling legal series by Michael Connelly, Los Angeles trial attorney Mickey Haller — famously, at this point — runs his law practice out of his Lincoln. Season 3 is based on the fifth book in Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer series, “The Gods of Guilt.”

Happy's Place

Oct. 18, NBC Cast : Melissa Peterman, Reba McEntire, Rex Linn, Belissa Escobedo, Tokala Black Elk, Pablo Castelblanco, Cheryl Francis Harrington

In this “Reba” reunion, McEntire’s Bobbie inherits a restaurant from her late father, only to learn that she’s a co-owner with the half-sister she didn’t know she had.

What We Do in the Shadows

Oct. 21, FX Cast: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch, Kristen Schaal, Anthony Atamanuik, Doug Jones, Chris Sandiford, Jean-Michel Richaud,  Parisa Fakhri, Anoop Desai, Violet Tinnirello, Liam McKenna Liam McKenna, Veronika Slowikowska, Gavin Fox

Don’t go, “What We Do in the Shadows”! Don’t leave us! Yes, we’re in denial about this being the sixth and final season of this wonderful comedy about vampires living in a falling-down mansion in Staten Island. Even the logline is brilliant, and that is rarely the case: “After a very brief stint as a full-blown vampire, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) is re-evaluating his life. Who is he if not a familiar who will do anything to please his Master in hopes of one day being turned into a vampire? Meanwhile, the vampires are reevaluating, too. When their former roommate reappears after a 50-year nap, they realize how little they’ve done in half a century — not one goal accomplished, not one dream pursued, not one part of the New World conquered (except for their street and part of Ashley Street).”

(Don’t goooooooooooo…)

Oct. 25, Apple TV+ Cast : Billy Crystal, Jacobi Jupe, Ava Lalezarzadeh, Rebecca Ruane, Will Hochman, David Mattle, Christina Renee, Hope Davis, Rosie Perez, Judith Light, Maria Dizzia, Stephen Wallem, Will Fitz, Lauren Yaffe

Billy Crystal leads this 10-episode psychological thriller as a child psychiatrist who, while mourning the loss of his wife, meets a young boy with a haunting connection to his past.

Somebody Somewhere

Oct. 27, HBO Cast:  Bridget Everett, Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Tim Bagley, Murray Hill, Jennifer Mudge, Mercedes White, Meighan Gerachis, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson

The third and final (sob!) season of “Somebody Somewhere” will continue to follow Sam’s (Everett) return to her (seemingly idyllic?) hometown in Kansas. Sam has newly surrounded herself by a loving chosen family, especially Joel (Hiller). The good news is that it seems we’ll be seeing more of Everett singing this year, since the logline reads in part, “Grappling with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don’t fit in but don’t give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible.”

The Diplomat

Oct. 31, Netflix  Cast:  Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, Ato Essandoh, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson, Adam Silver, Georgie Henley, Celia Imrie, Nana Mensah

It’s been one international crisis after the next since Kate Wyler (Russell) was surprised to find herself appointed as the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. On top of that, her husband (Sewell) is in the hospital after a bomb went off in the London streets after he meddled in one of them — yes, Season 1 ended on quite a cliffhanger! Russell received an Emmy nomination for the first season of “The Diplomat,” which was created by Debora Cahn: Look for this wild show to break out even bigger with Season 2.

The Day of the Jackal

Nov. 7, Peacock Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Úrsula Corberó, Ben Hall, Sule Rimi, Stuart Whelan, Florisa Kamara, Jonjo O’Neill, Adam James, Christy Meyer, Lee Byford, Martin McDougall, Russel Balogh, Jan-Martin Müller, Lucy Russel, Edie Elks, Richard Dormer

Based on the 1971 political thriller by Frederick Forsyth — which was adapted into a movie in 1973 — this new version of “The Day of the Jackal” brings the action into the present. Its logline: An unrivaled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal (Redmayne), makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer (Lynch) who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake. 

Yellowstone

Nov. 11, Paramount Network  Cast:  Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merill, Finn Little, Gil Birmingham 

Here’s the official logline for the show: ’Yellowstone’ chronicles the Dutton family who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders — an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park.” But behind the scenes, the drama is even better, with the series’ ex-star Kevin Costner leaving the show in order make his “Horizon” films, the first of which bombed at the box office. When one of the most popular shows on television finally returns after nearly two years off the air, it faces an uncertain future — but it’s more than likely the show will continue without him, with Reilly, Hauser and other members of the cast taking over.  

St. Denis Medical

Nov. 12, NBC Cast : Allison Tolman, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Josh Lawson, David Alan Grier, Mekki Leeper, Kahyun Kim, Jeff Marlow, Kaliko Kauahi, Stephen Schneider, Christina Miller

Created by the team behind “Superstore,” this sitcom follows the nurses and doctors working at an underfunded, understaffed hospital, as they “try their best to treat patients while maintaining their own sanity.”

Bad Sisters

Nov. 13, Apple TV+ Cast : Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah Greene, Eve Hewson

Season 2 takes place two years after the “accidental death” of Grace’s abusive husband as the Garvey sisters are thrust back into the spotlight — and forced to figure out who they can really trust.

Say Nothing

Nov. 14, FX Cast : Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan and Maxine Peake.

“Say Nothing” plans across four decades, exploring the tumultuous period in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. Beginning with the shocking disappearance of single mother Jean McConville, the story continues through the eyes of IRA members, exploring “the extremes some people will go to in the name of their beliefs, the way a deeply divided society can suddenly tip over into armed conflict, the long shadow of radical violence for both victims and perpetrators and the emotional and psychological costs of a code of silence.”

Nov. 14, Amazon Prime Video Cast : Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, Ryan Eggold

James Patterson’s famed detective Alex Cross returns in a new series. Picking up shortly after his wife’s death, Cross returns to work with the police to dig into the psyches of killers and their victims, all while trying to find out who killed his wife.

Nov. 15, Apple TV+ Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Common, Harriet Walter, Avi Nash, Chinaza Uche, Iain Glen, Steve Zahn

Based on the novels of Hugh Howey, Season 1 of “Silo” ended on quite a cliffhanger, when it concluded in June of last year. ( Read this interview with Rebecca Ferguson , if you want to remember how it ended.) The dystopian series follows Juliette (Ferguson) as she and the other residents of the silo face, as the logline calls it, “escalating dangers” that cause her to question the “very foundation of their society, and the truth behind their underground world.”

Nov. 17, Paramount+ Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Bobbie Jene Smith, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Martin Sensmeier

The newest Taylor Sheridan drama for Paramount+ is based on the popular 2019-2020 podcast “Boomtown,” which was produced by Texas Monthly. The show’s logline: “Set in the West Texas oilfields, ‘Landman’ follows a crisis manager navigating the high-stakes world of the boom-or-bust energy industry, exploring the power struggles, greed and complex human stories that unfold in this volatile environment.”

Interior Chinatown

Nov. 19, Hulu Cast : Jimmy O. Yang, Chloé Bennet, Ronny Chieng, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Archie Kao, Sullivan Jones, Lisa Gilroy, Whitney Yang

Based on Charles Yu’s best-seller of the same name, the drama is a show within a show, telling the story of “a background character trapped in a police procedural.” Used to playing background roles, he dreams of “a whole world beyond Chinatown.” Then he witnesses a major crime and everything changes. Taika Waititi directs the pilot and executive produces.

Leonardo da Vinci

Nov. 18, PBS

Ken Burns’ latest docuseries delves into the life and work of the 15th century genius Leonardo da Vinci. According to PBS, “The documentary will look at how the artist influenced and inspired future generations, and it finds in his soaring imagination and profound intellect the foundation for a conversation we are still having today: what is our relationship with nature and what does it mean to be human.”

Nov. 22, Starz Cast: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, Lauren Lyle, César Domboy, David Berry, Duncan Lacroix and Maria Doyle Kennedy.  The beginning of the end, kind of. Part 1 of Season 7 — the penultimate season of the popular long-running series — concluded in August 2023, and its eighth and final season will premiere sometime next year. “Outlander,” based on Diana Gabaldon’s best-selling romantasy series, made its debut on Starz in 2014, telling the story of Claire Randall (Balfe), who travels back in time to 1743 Scotland, where she meets Jamie (Heughan). Here, in Part 2 of Season 7, everyone is in America at the height of the Revolutionary War. As far as the show eventually coming to an end, fret not: Starz has also set a prequel series, “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” which will tell the stories of Jamie’s and Claire’s parents.

The Madness

Nov. 28, Netflix Cast : Colman Domingo, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, Thaddeus J. Mixon

The eight-episode limited series is a conspiracy thriller led by Domingo’s Muncie Daniels, a media pundit who stumbles across a murder in the Poconos mountains and must fight for his innocence and his life.

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