Celebrity Constellation vs Celebrity Apex

The Celebrity Constellation was built in 2002. It's 18 years older than the Apex, which was built in 2020 and renovated in 2025. 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

The Constellation is considered a small size ship. Coming in at 965 feet long and 106 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 11-story building. Compared to the Celebrity Apex, the Constellation is 30% smaller in terms of overall tons.

Number of Passengers

Celebrity Constellation holds 25% fewer 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 Constellation has less space per person compared to the Apex.

Celebrity
Constellation
Celebrity
Apex
ClassMillenniumEdge
Gross Tonnage91,000129,500
Length9651,004
Beam/Width106128
Passenger Decks1116
Passengers (double occupancy)2,1842,910
Crew1,0221,319
Passenger to Crew Ratio2.12.2
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)4245


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 Constellation has six different dining options like Le Petit Chef at Qsine, AquaSpa Cafe, and Sushi on Five. Of those options, eight are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other three options have an additional fee.

The Apex has twelve more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Spa Cafe, Eden Cafe, and Magic Carpet. eight of these restaurants are complementary and the other ten have an additional fee.

If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Apex might be a better choice. It has 200% more dining options than the Constellation.

If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Constellation might be a better choice then the Apex. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.

Restaurants on Celebrity Constellation & Apex

Restaurant Celebrity
Constellation
Celebrity
Apex
Included
AquaSpa CafeLearn More
Cosmopolitan RestaurantLearn More
Cyprus RestaurantLearn More
Eden CafeLearn More
Main Dining RoomLearn More
Mast GrillLearn More
Normandie RestaurantLearn More
Oceanview CafeLearn More
Spa CafeLearn More
Tuscan RestaurantLearn More
A la carte
Raw on 5Learn More
Sushi on FiveLearn More
Flat fee
Dinner on the EdgeLearn More
Eden RestaurantLearn More
Fine Cut SteakhouseLearn More
Le Grand BistroLearn More
Le Petit Chef and FamilyLearn More
Le Petit Chef at QsineLearn More
Magic CarpetLearn More
Rooftop Garden GrillLearn More
Tuscan GrilleLearn More
Exclusive (open to select guests only)
BluLearn More
LuminaeLearn More

Bars and Drinks

Celebrity's Rendezvous Lounge
Celebrity's Rendezvous Lounge
Celebrity's Magic Carpet Bar
Celebrity's Magic Carpet Bar

The Celebrity Constellation has 1 more bar than the Celebrity Apex.

Celebrity
Constellation
Celebrity
Apex
AquaSpa Cafe
Cafe al Bacio
Casino Bar
Cellar Masters
Craft Social
Eden Bar
Il Secondo Bacio
Magic Carpet Bar
Martini Bar
Mast Bar
Michael's Club*
Pool Bar
Reflections Lounge
Rendezvous Lounge
Sunset bar
The Club
The Retreat Pool Bar*
* = this bar is exclusive and not open to everyone.

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.

You can check out recent the bar menus for the Constellation and the Apex below.



Pools and Hot Tubs

The main pool on the Celebrity Constellation
The main pool on the Celebrity Constellation
The main pool on the Celebrity Apex
The main pool on the Celebrity Apex

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Celebrity Constellation has a total of 2 pools and 4 hot tubs.

Celebrity Apex has more pools than the Constellation and the same number of hot tubs. There are more exclusive pools and hot tubs on the Apex. If you don't mind paying for exclusive access to areas in order to have less crowds, this might be a better choice.

Tired of loud kids and splashing? one of the hot tubs are adults only on Constellation.

Celebrity
Constellation
Celebrity
Apex
Total Pools23
Pools - General Access21
Pools - Adults Only1
Pools - Exclusive1
Total Hot Tubs44
Hot Tubs - General Access32
Hot Tubs - Adults Only11
Hot Tubs - Exclusive1



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. You might up paying more while on board the Constellation. Only 60% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. On the Apex, 67% of the activities are included at no additional cost.

Celebrity
Constellation
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 moreLearn 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. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Celebrity Constellation will likely be cheaper than on Celebrity Apex.

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 & services20%
Soda Price$4.00
Domestic Beer Price$8.00
See drink menus
Drink Package Price$55 - $99
Learn more
Internet Plan$19 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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