Celebrity Edge cruise ship: where it sails and who it suits

Celebrity Edge at a glance

Line

Celebrity Cruises

Class

Edge

Entered service

2018

Gross tonnage

130,818

Guests

About 2,918 (double occupancy)

Crew

About 1,377

Part of the Celebrity Cruises fleet. Sister ships: Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Xcel. Home ports: Sydney, Seattle, Vancouver, Honolulu.

STX France (now Chantiers de l’Atlantique) built Celebrity Edge in Saint-Nazaire and delivered it on October 31, 2018. Malala Yousafzai christened it in December 2018, and its maiden voyage left Fort Lauderdale on December 9, 2018. It is about 1,004 feet long and 130,818 gross tons, with about 1,377 crew, and it was the largest ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet when it arrived. It now sails with Starlink internet.

Where does Celebrity Edge sail in 2026–2027?

Celebrity Edge spends the southern summer in Australia and New Zealand and the northern summer in Alaska, with Hawaii on the crossings between them. Its fourth Australia season runs from Sydney through April 2027, and in summer 2027 it sails 7-night Alaska round trips from Seattle, its fourth year in Alaska.

• Fall 2026: the crossing. Edge left Vancouver on September 18, 2026, on a 10-night cruise to Honolulu, then an 18-night Tahitian Treasures cruise via French Polynesia and New Zealand to Sydney.
• November 2026 to April 2027: Australia and New Zealand. 12-night New Zealand cruises, 10- and 11-night Great Barrier Reef cruises, a 9-night South Australia and Tasmania cruise, a 14-night Fiji and Vanuatu cruise, and New Zealand cruises from Auckland. See our Australia and New Zealand cruise guide.
• April to May 2027: back north. A 17-night Tahitian Treasures cruise from Sydney and an 8-night Hawaii cruise from Honolulu. Our Honolulu cruise guide covers the port.
• May to September 2027: Alaska. One 7-night cruise from Vancouver in mid-May, then 7-night round trips from Seattle every Friday through late September, all with Dawes Glacier.
• October 2027 onward: a 9-night Hawaii cruise from Vancouver and a 17-night Fiji crossing from Honolulu take it back to Sydney for winter 2027–28, and it returns to Seattle for summer 2028. In October 2028 the sailings on sale show it crossing from Vancouver to Tokyo and on to Singapore.

Sample Celebrity Edge sailings. From-prices per person, checked October 2026.

Departs	Line and ship	Nights	Itinerary	From	Link
Dec 1, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	11	11 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$6,300	Check price
Dec 12, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	9	9 Night Australia Wine Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$8,395	Check price
Dec 21, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	12	12 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$5,021	Check price
Jan 2, 2027	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	12	12 Night South Pacific Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$2,079	Check price
Jan 14, 2027	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	11	11 Night New Zealand Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$2,701	Check price
Jan 25, 2027	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	12	12 Night New Zealand Cruise (from Auckland New Zealand)	$2,891	Check price
Feb 6, 2027	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	12	12 Night New Zealand Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$2,854	Check price
Feb 18, 2027	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	12	12 Night New Zealand Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$3,124	Check price
Mar 2, 2027	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	11	11 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$2,830	Check price
Mar 24, 2027	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	14	14 Night Fiji & Vanuatu Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$3,406	Check price
Apr 7, 2027	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	9	9 Night Australia Wine Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$2,253	Check price
Apr 16, 2027	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	4	4 Night Tasmania Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$932	Check price

Is a Celebrity Edge Alaska cruise worth it?

Yes, if you want a modern ship and Celebrity’s food on a simple 7-night round trip from Seattle. Edge is the newest and largest of Celebrity’s Alaska ships, and the Rooftop Garden, Infinite Verandas and outward-facing Eden venue all suit glacier days. The trade-offs: no Glacier Bay, and higher fares than Celebrity’s older Alaska ships.

Seattle round trips skip the flight to Vancouver and the one-way airfare home, which keeps the trip simple. If you’d rather sail one way, or want a smaller ship, look at Celebrity Summit. Our Alaska cruise guide and best cruise lines for Alaska compare the routes and lines.

Who it suits

Couples and friends. Edge was designed around adults: restaurants, bars and quiet outdoor space rather than rides. Celebrity counts 29 restaurants, bars and lounges on board.

Long-haul travelers in Australia. Edge sails from Sydney for the whole southern summer, so it suits Americans pairing a cruise with a land trip, and Australians who want a US-style ship.

Suite travelers. The Retreat gives suite guests a private restaurant, sundeck and lounge, and the two-story Edge Villas have their own plunge pools.

Who should look elsewhere: families with young children who want slides and big attractions, and anyone chasing the lowest fare. Celebrity’s newer, larger Edge-class ships, such as Celebrity Beyond, sail the Caribbean instead.

What is inside Celebrity Edge?

• The Magic Carpet: an orange platform on the starboard side that moves up and down the ship. It works as a tender platform in port and as a bar or dining space at sea.
• Infinite Verandas: the balcony is part of the room, and the top half of the window lowers at the push of a button.
• Eden: a three-deck dining and performance venue at the back of the ship, facing the sea.
• The Resort Deck and Rooftop Garden: a terraced pool deck and a garden on the top deck.
• The Retreat: the suite area, with its own restaurant, sundeck and lounge.
• The Sunset Bar: a bar designed by Nate Berkus, Celebrity’s Edge Series travel ambassador.
• The Spa and Fitness Center.

Celebrity Edge cabins: which to pick and which to avoid

Most rooms are Edge Staterooms with Infinite Verandas, alongside oceanviews, insides and suites. Suites in The Retreat run from Sky Suites up to the Iconic Suite and the two-story Edge Villas.

Pick:

• Sunset Verandas at the back of the ship if you want a traditional balcony. Cruise Mummy counts six per deck on Decks 7 to 12.
• Midship cabins on Deck 6 or 7 if you get seasick; they move least.
• An Infinite Veranda if you want the room to feel bigger; the balcony space becomes part of it when the window is closed.
• Sky Suites by the Magic Carpet: Cruise Mummy says the partial view isn’t a reason to avoid them.

Avoid or think twice:

• Cabins 12123 to 12182, under the Resort Deck, where loungers are moved early in the morning.
• Deck 3 cabins, under the busy public venues on Decks 4 and 5.
• Cabins at the very front or back of Decks 11 and 12 if you’re prone to seasickness.
• Standard insides with four people; they are small even for two.
• One half of a connecting pair, since the connecting door lets noise through.

Dining and activities

The main dining is included, along with the buffet and casual spots; some specialty restaurants carry a charge. Drinks, Wi-Fi and crew tips are extra unless you book an All Included fare, which bundles a Classic drinks package and Basic Wi-Fi. Our Celebrity line guide explains the fares.

Evenings center on the Theatre, Eden and the bars; days in Alaska are for the open decks and the Rooftop Garden. For how Celebrity compares with its rivals on Alaska routes, see Celebrity vs Princess.

Sister ships

Edge is the first of five Edge-class ships. Celebrity Apex (2021) is its near-twin at the same 130,818 tons. Celebrity Beyond (2022), Celebrity Ascent (2023) and Celebrity Xcel (2025) are built to a longer, larger design, and a sixth ship, Celebrity Xcite, is due in 2028.

Celebrity Edge FAQ

Does Celebrity Edge do Alaska cruises?

Yes. From mid-May to late September 2027 it sails 7-night Alaska cruises, one from Vancouver and then weekly round trips from Seattle, all with Dawes Glacier. It returns to Seattle for summer 2028.

Where is Celebrity Edge right now?

In late 2026 it is in Australia: it arrived in Sydney on a crossing from Vancouver via Hawaii and French Polynesia, and sails from Sydney and Auckland until late April 2027.

How big is Celebrity Edge?

About 130,818 gross tons and 1,004 feet long, with about 2,918 guests at double occupancy and about 1,377 crew. Celebrity Beyond, Ascent and Xcel are larger.

Who is the godmother of Celebrity Edge?

Malala Yousafzai, the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She christened the ship in December 2018.

Is a Celebrity Edge cruise good for families?

It works for families with older kids and teens who like food and scenery, but there are no water slides or water park. Families with younger children usually do better on Royal Caribbean; see Celebrity vs Royal Caribbean.