September 7, 2026
11-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$2,470
Price / day
$225
Celebrity Ascent|Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Silhouette
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Celebrity Ascent
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Newer Ship
Celebrity Ascent
Built in 2023
12 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Ascent
$234 / day
$78 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Celebrity Silhouette
42.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Silhouette: Quick Comparison
Celebrity Ascent is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2023, it is 12 years newer than Celebrity Silhouette, which entered service in 2011. Celebrity Ascent is approximately 16% larger by gross tonnage at 141,420 GT. Celebrity Ascent also carries 879 more passengers. Celebrity Ascent has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Celebrity Silhouette has sailings in Canada. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Celebrity Ascent has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2023Newer | 2011 |
| Gross Tonnage | 141,420 GT | 122,210 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,731 | 2,852 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.9 GT | 42.9 GT |
| Length | 326.5 m | 315 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Silhouette
Age
Celebrity Ascent was built in 2023, making it 12 years newer than Celebrity Silhouette, which was built in 2011.
Size
At 141,420 GT, Celebrity Ascent is approximately 16% larger by gross tonnage than Celebrity Silhouette at 122,210 GT.
Passenger capacity
Celebrity Ascent carries up to 3,731 passengers compared with 2,852 aboard Celebrity Silhouette, a difference of 879 passengers.
Passenger space
Celebrity Silhouette offers more space per passenger: 42.9 GT per guest, compared with 37.9 aboard Celebrity Ascent. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Celebrity Ascent (Europe) and Celebrity Silhouette (Canada) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Ascent has the lower average starting price per day at $234 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Celebrity Ascent
Greece, Turkey & Italy
- Departure Port
- Civitavecchia
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 7, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 2 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 9, 2026Chania
- Day 4 · Sep 10, 2026Ephesus
- Day 5 · Sep 11, 2026Istanbul
- Day 6 · Sep 12, 2026Istanbul
- Day 7 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 14, 2026Santorini
- Day 9 · Sep 15, 2026Mykonos
- Day 10 · Sep 16, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Sep 17, 2026Naples
- Day 12 · Sep 18, 2026Civitavecchia
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Celebrity Silhouette
Boston, Maine & Canada
- Departure Port
- Boston
- Region
- Canada
- Nights
- 12
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026Boston
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026Rockland
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026Saint John
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026Halifax
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Sydney
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026Quebec City
- Day 8 · Sep 12, 2026Quebec City
- Day 9 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Sep 14, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 11 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Sep 16, 2026Portland
- Day 13 · Sep 17, 2026Boston
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Celebrity Ascent
September 18, 2026
10-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$2,428
Price / day
$243
Celebrity Silhouette
September 5, 2026
12-Night Canada Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$2,279
Price / day
$190
September 17, 2026
11-Night Canada Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$4,774
Price / day
$434
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Celebrity Ascent
Average
$234 / day
VS
Celebrity Silhouette
Average
$312 / day
Celebrity Ascent has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$234/day vs $312/day
About $78 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Celebrity Ascent if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Civitavecchia works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Celebrity Silhouette if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Canada.
- Departing from Boston works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Celebrity Ascent.
Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Silhouette: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Celebrity Ascent
Built in 2023
12 years newer
Bigger
Celebrity Ascent
141,420 GT
16% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Ascent
$234 / day
About $78 less per day
- Celebrity Ascent is 12 years newer.
- Celebrity Ascent is 16% larger by gross tonnage.
- Celebrity Ascent carries 879 more passengers.
- Celebrity Silhouette offers more space per passenger (42.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Ascent is newer. It was built in 2023, while Celebrity Silhouette was built in 2011, making Celebrity Ascent 12 years newer.
Which is bigger, Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Ascent is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 141,420 GT compared with Celebrity Silhouette at 122,210 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Celebrity Ascent has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,731, compared with 2,852 for Celebrity Silhouette.
Which ship is more spacious, Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette has the higher passenger space ratio at 42.9 GT per passenger, versus 37.9 for Celebrity Ascent. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Silhouette?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Ascent has the lower average starting price per day at $234 per day versus $312 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Celebrity Ascent sail?
The upcoming Celebrity Ascent sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Civitavecchia.
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