Celebrity Beyond vs Celebrity Edge: Head-to-Head Comparison
CDC inspection scores, outbreak history, and sanitation records compared
Celebrity Beyond or Celebrity Edge? The Short Version
Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Edge both sail for Celebrity, but they come from different designs: Celebrity Beyond is a Celebrity EDGE-class ship and Celebrity Edge is an Edge-class ship. Celebrity Beyond is the newer ship by 4 years (2022, against 2018 for Celebrity Edge). Celebrity Beyond carries 3,260 passengers to 2,918 on Celebrity Edge, and measures 140,600 gross tons to 130,818. That is 43.1 gross tons per passenger on Celebrity Beyond and 44.8 on Celebrity Edge, so Celebrity Edge gives each guest more space.
On their most recent CDC inspections, Celebrity Beyond scored 95 (August 9, 2026) and Celebrity Edge scored 98 (May 25, 2026). Celebrity Beyond averages 97.7 across 3 inspections; Celebrity Edge averages 96.5 across 2 inspections. Their lowest scores on record are 95 for Celebrity Beyond and 95 for Celebrity Edge. Neither ship has a failing score in the inspections we hold.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Line | Celebrity | Celebrity |
| Latest Score | 95 | 98 |
| Avg Score | 97.7 | 96.5 |
| Total Inspections | 3 | 2 |
| Times Failed | 0 | 0 |
| Outbreaks | N/A | N/A |
| Trend | ↓ Declining | ↑ Improving |
| ShipTea Rating | 🟢 Smooth Sailing | 🟢 Smooth Sailing |
| Gross Tonnage | 140,600 | 130,818 |
| Passengers | 3,260 | 2,918 |
| Year Built | 2022 | 2018 |
Score History
Celebrity Beyond
Celebrity Edge
Every CDC Inspection on Record
Each ship's dated Vessel Sanitation Program scores, newest first. A score of 86 or higher passes.
| Date | Ship | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | Celebrity Beyond | 95 | Pass |
| May 25, 2026 | Celebrity Edge | 98 | Pass |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Celebrity Beyond | 100 | Pass |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Celebrity Edge | 95 | Pass |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Celebrity Beyond | 98 | Pass |
Beyond Sanitation: Ship Tea's Other Ratings
Each rating is scored out of 100 and explained on its rankings page.
| Rating | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 98.1 | 97.5 |
| Environmental Score | 73.5 | 63.8 |
| Crew Treatment Score | 83.6 | 83.6 |
Where and When They Sail
Celebrity Beyond has 49 sailings scheduled through October 2027, mostly from Miami and Fort Lauderdale; Celebrity Edge has 49 sailings scheduled through January 2028, mostly from Sydney and Seattle. They do not share a departure port on the current schedule, so where you want to leave from may decide this one for you. The next departures are Celebrity Beyond on November 18, 2026 and Celebrity Edge on November 9, 2026.
Every Celebrity Beyond sailing → Every Celebrity Edge sailing →
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