September 5, 2026
8-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$5,686
Price / day
$711
Celebrity Xcel|Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Xcel vs Celebrity Silhouette
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Celebrity Xcel
Built in 2025
14 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Silhouette
$312 / day
$195 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Celebrity Silhouette
42.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Celebrity Xcel vs Celebrity Silhouette: Quick Comparison
Celebrity Xcel is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2025, it is 14 years newer than Celebrity Silhouette, which entered service in 2011. Celebrity Xcel is approximately 16% larger by gross tonnage at 141,420 GT. Celebrity Xcel also carries 1,085 more passengers. Celebrity Xcel has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Celebrity Silhouette has sailings in Canada. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Celebrity Silhouette 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 Xcel | Celebrity Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2025Newer | 2011 |
| Gross Tonnage | 141,420 GT | 122,210 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,937 | 2,852 |
| Space per Passenger | 35.9 GT | 42.9 GT |
| Length | 326.5 m | 315 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Celebrity Xcel vs Celebrity Silhouette
Age
Celebrity Xcel was built in 2025, making it 14 years newer than Celebrity Silhouette, which was built in 2011.
Size
At 141,420 GT, Celebrity Xcel is approximately 16% larger by gross tonnage than Celebrity Silhouette at 122,210 GT.
Passenger capacity
Celebrity Xcel carries up to 3,937 passengers compared with 2,852 aboard Celebrity Silhouette, a difference of 1,085 passengers.
Passenger space
Celebrity Silhouette offers more space per passenger: 42.9 GT per guest, compared with 35.9 aboard Celebrity Xcel. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Celebrity Xcel (Europe) and Celebrity Silhouette (Canada) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Silhouette has the lower average starting price per day at $312 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Celebrity Xcel
Greece, Malta & Turkey
- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 8
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026Barcelona
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026Valletta
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Ephesus
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026Rhodes
- Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026Santorini
- Day 8 · Sep 12, 2026Mykonos
- Day 9 · Sep 13, 2026Piraeus
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 Xcel
September 13, 2026
8-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Piraeus
From
$2,412
Price / day
$302
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 Xcel
Average
$507 / day
VS
Celebrity Silhouette
Average
$312 / day
Celebrity Silhouette has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$312/day vs $507/day
About $195 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 Xcel 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 Barcelona and Piraeus works for your plans.
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.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Celebrity Xcel.
Celebrity Xcel vs Celebrity Silhouette: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Celebrity Xcel
Built in 2025
14 years newer
Bigger
Celebrity Xcel
141,420 GT
16% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Silhouette
$312 / day
About $195 less per day
- Celebrity Xcel is 14 years newer.
- Celebrity Xcel is 16% larger by gross tonnage.
- Celebrity Xcel carries 1,085 more passengers.
- Celebrity Silhouette offers more space per passenger (42.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Celebrity Xcel or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Xcel is newer. It was built in 2025, while Celebrity Silhouette was built in 2011, making Celebrity Xcel 14 years newer.
Which is bigger, Celebrity Xcel or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Xcel 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 Xcel has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,937, compared with 2,852 for Celebrity Silhouette.
Which ship is more spacious, Celebrity Xcel or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette has the higher passenger space ratio at 42.9 GT per passenger, versus 35.9 for Celebrity Xcel. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Celebrity Xcel or Celebrity Silhouette?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Silhouette has the lower average starting price per day at $312 per day versus $507 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Celebrity Xcel sail?
The upcoming Celebrity Xcel sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Barcelona and Piraeus.
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