Celebrity Beyond vs Celebrity Apex

The Celebrity Beyond is a fairly new ship, being built in 2022. The Celebrity Beyond is a step up from its siblings, with an additional deck and more outdoor space. It still 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. It's 2 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

• Ship Size
• Number of Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Ship Size

The Beyond 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 Beyond 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.

Number of Passengers

Celebrity Beyond 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 Beyond has less space per person compared to the Apex.

	Celebrity Beyond	Celebrity Apex
Class	Edge	Edge
Gross Tonnage	140,600	129,500
Length	1,073	1,004
Beam/Width	128	128
Passenger Decks	17	16
Passengers (double occupancy)	3,260	2,910
Crew	1,416	1,319
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.3	2.2
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	43	45

Food and Restaurants

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

The Beyond has 19 different dining options like Luminae, Eden Restaurant, and Blu. 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 Le Petit Chef and Family, Dinner on the Edge, and Spa Cafe. 8 of these restaurants are complementary and the other 10 have an additional fee.

The Celebrity Beyond 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 Beyond & Apex

	Celebrity Beyond	Celebrity Apex
Blu	✓	✓	Learn More
Cosmopolitan Restaurant	✓	✓	Learn More
Cyprus Restaurant	✓	✓	Learn More
Dinner on the Edge	✓	✓	Learn More
Eden Cafe	✓	✓	Learn More
Eden Restaurant	✓	✓	Learn More
Fine Cut Steakhouse	✓	✓	Learn More
Le Grand Bistro	✓	✓	Learn More
Le Petit Chef and Family	✓	✓	Learn More
Le Voyage	✓	✗	Learn More
Luminae	✓	✓	Learn More
Magic Carpet	✓	✓	Learn More
Mast Grill	✓	✓	Learn More
Normandie Restaurant	✓	✓	Learn More
Oceanview Cafe	✓	✓	Learn More
Raw on 5	✓	✓	Learn More
Rooftop Garden Grill	✓	✓	Learn More
Spa Cafe	✓	✓	Learn More
Tuscan Restaurant	✓	✓	Learn More

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.

Pools and Hot Tubs

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 Beyond 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 Beyond 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.

	Celebrity Beyond	Celebrity Apex
Total Pools	5	3
Pools - General Access	3	1
Pools - Adults Only	1	1
Pools - Exclusive	1	1
Total Hot Tubs	6	4
Hot Tubs - General Access	2	2
Hot Tubs - Adults Only	2	1
Hot Tubs - Exclusive	2	1

Ship Features and Activities

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 Beyond	Celebrity Apex
Basketball	✓	✓
Beyond the Podium Talk Series	✓	✓
Bingo	✓	✓
Casino	✓	✓
Eden Entertainment Space	✓	✓
Fitness Center	✓	✓
Jogging Track	✓	✓
Outdoor movies	✓	✓
Rooftop Garden	✓	✓
Shows - musical review	✓	✓
Spa	✓	✓
Thermal Suites	✓	✓
	Learn more	Learn more

Cruise Costs

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. To get a good idea of how the pricing compares, visit Celebrity's website to price out the separate cruises or consult a travel professional.

Onboard Costs

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
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$18.00
Tip added to drinks & services	20%
Soda Price	$4.00
Domestic Beer Price	$8.00
Drink Package Price	$60 - $125
Internet Plan	$20 to $30 per device per day
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.

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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