Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $444
Ship comparison
Celebrity Eclipse vs Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $876
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Eclipse is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2010. Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Celebrity Eclipse if you want a lower starting fare or more of a party: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for party (5.5 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $444 (vs $876).
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want more adventure and nature, better-rated dining or a more romantic trip: it outscores Celebrity Eclipse for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 3.0), dining (10.0 vs 8.2) and romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Equinox | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 122,000 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 2,852 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,250 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Decks | 17 | 14 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 1,041 ft |
| Beam | 120 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | 41 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 78 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 16 nights | 7 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $444 (better) | $876 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Eclipse leads on 3 of the ten, Celebrity Equinox on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
The 2,850-passenger Celebrity Eclipse from Celebrity Cruises has surprised even the most well-traveled cruisers with its sleek stylings and sophisticated yet relaxed environment. Like its sister ships Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox, the ship showcases vistas with 85% of all staterooms having sweeping veranda views.
Highlights
- Celebrity iLounge, a hip Internet cafe with easy access to the Internet, inspiring classes and latest tech gadgets
- A country club atmosphere with fresh grass at the Lawn Club
- Lively entertainment in the Celebrity Central
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $444.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
The 2,852-guest Celebrity Equinox takes premium cruising to new heights with a mix of classic Celebrity Cruises amenities and flourishes tailor-made for this equisite ship. Our recent sailing on Equinox shows that there's no compromise when it comes to onboard experiences as cruising begins to emerge full-throttle from the pandemic.
Highlights
- Lawn Club
- Martini Bar
- Sky Observation Lounge
- Equinox Theater
Sailing now
41 cruises on sale, from $876.
Questions
Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Equinox?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Equinox?
They are the same size, 122,000 gross tons each. Celebrity Eclipse carries 2,850 passengers and Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Equinox?
Celebrity Eclipse is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2009 for Celebrity Equinox.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 42.8 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Equinox, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Celebrity Eclipse.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Eclipse scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.8 out of 10, against 7.0 for Celebrity Equinox.
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