Discovery Princess|Celebrity Edge

Discovery Princess vs Celebrity Edge

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Discovery Princess cruise ship
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Discovery Princess

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Newer Ship

Discovery Princess

Built in 2022

4 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Discovery Princess

$114 / day

$100 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Celebrity Edge

44.8 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Discovery Princess vs Celebrity Edge: Quick Comparison

Discovery Princess is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2022, it is 4 years newer than Celebrity Edge, which entered service in 2018. Discovery Princess is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage at 145,000 GT. Discovery Princess also carries 742 more passengers. Discovery Princess has upcoming sailings in California Coast and Mexico, while Celebrity Edge has sailings in Alaska. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Discovery Princess 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

Specification comparison of Discovery Princess and Celebrity Edge
SpecDiscovery PrincessCelebrity Edge
Year Built2022Newer2018
Gross Tonnage145,000 GT130,818 GT
Passenger Capacity3,6602,918
Space per Passenger39.6 GT44.8 GT
Length306 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Discovery Princess vs Celebrity Edge

Age

Discovery Princess was built in 2022, making it 4 years newer than Celebrity Edge, which was built in 2018.

Size

At 145,000 GT, Discovery Princess is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage than Celebrity Edge at 130,818 GT.

Passenger capacity

Discovery Princess carries up to 3,660 passengers compared with 2,918 aboard Celebrity Edge, a difference of 742 passengers.

Passenger space

Celebrity Edge offers more space per passenger: 44.8 GT per guest, compared with 39.6 aboard Discovery Princess. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Discovery Princess (California Coast and Mexico) and Celebrity Edge (Alaska) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Discovery Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $114 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

Discovery Princess

Pacific Wine Country

Departure Port
Vancouver
Region
California Coast
Nights
7
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Sep 26, 2026Vancouver
  2. Day 2 · Sep 27, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 28, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 29, 2026San Francisco
  5. Day 5 · Sep 30, 2026At Sea
  6. Day 6 · Oct 1, 2026San Diego
  7. Day 7 · Oct 2, 2026Santa Barbara
  8. Day 8 · Oct 3, 2026Los Angeles

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Celebrity Edge

Alaska Dawes Glacier

Departure Port
Seattle
Region
Alaska
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Seattle
  2. Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Ketchikan
  4. Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Endicott Arm
  5. Day 5 · Sep 8, 2026Juneau
  6. Day 6 · Sep 9, 2026Skagway
  7. Day 7 · Sep 10, 2026Alaska Inside Passage
  8. Day 8 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
  9. Day 9 · Sep 12, 2026Victoria
  10. Day 10 · Sep 13, 2026Seattle

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Discovery Princess

Celebrity Edge

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Discovery Princess

Average

$114 / day

VS

Celebrity Edge

Average

$214 / day

Discovery Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$114/day vs $214/day

About $100 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 Discovery Princess 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 California Coast and Mexico.
  • Departing from Vancouver and Los Angeles works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.

Choose Celebrity Edge 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 Alaska.
  • Departing from Seattle works for your plans.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Discovery Princess.

Discovery Princess vs Celebrity Edge: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Discovery Princess

Built in 2022

4 years newer

Bigger

Discovery Princess

145,000 GT

11% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Discovery Princess

$114 / day

About $100 less per day

  • Discovery Princess is 4 years newer.
  • Discovery Princess is 11% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Discovery Princess carries 742 more passengers.
  • Celebrity Edge offers more space per passenger (44.8 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Discovery Princess or Celebrity Edge?

Discovery Princess is newer. It was built in 2022, while Celebrity Edge was built in 2018, making Discovery Princess 4 years newer.

Which is bigger, Discovery Princess or Celebrity Edge?

Discovery Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 145,000 GT compared with Celebrity Edge at 130,818 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Discovery Princess has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,660, compared with 2,918 for Celebrity Edge.

Which ship is more spacious, Discovery Princess or Celebrity Edge?

Celebrity Edge has the higher passenger space ratio at 44.8 GT per passenger, versus 39.6 for Discovery Princess. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

Which ship is cheaper, Discovery Princess or Celebrity Edge?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Discovery Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $114 per day versus $214 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Discovery Princess sail?

The upcoming Discovery Princess sailings currently listed cover California Coast and Mexico, departing from Vancouver and Los Angeles.

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