Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $444
Ship comparison
Celebrity Eclipse vs Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Reflection
- Cruises
- 23
- From
- $270
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Eclipse is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2010. Celebrity Reflection is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,886 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Celebrity Eclipse if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or more culture: it outscores Celebrity Reflection for party (5.5 vs 4.0), romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Celebrity Reflection if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $270 (vs $444).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Reflection | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2012 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 122,400 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 2,886 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,271 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 42.4 |
| Decks | 17 | 13 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 1,047 ft |
| Beam | 120 ft | 123 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | 23 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 136 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 16 nights | 3 to 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $444 | $270 (better) |
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 7 of the ten, Celebrity Reflection on 0, with 3 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 Reflection
As the fifth Solstice-class ship from Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Reflection is ready to host your trip of a lifetime. Reflection offers all the popular Solstice-class features along with myriad new ones, including more staterooms, new restaurants and expanded onboard activities.
Highlights
- Not to miss: Rent your own cabana for the day at The Alcoves on the Lawn Club.
- The industry’s first “Lawn Club” of real growing grass
- The Art Studio
- Innovative dining
Sailing now
23 cruises on sale, from $270.
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Questions
Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Reflection?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Reflection?
Celebrity Reflection is bigger at 122,400 gross tons, against 122,000 gross tons for Celebrity Eclipse. Celebrity Eclipse carries 2,850 passengers and Celebrity Reflection carries 2,886.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Reflection?
Celebrity Reflection is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2010 for Celebrity Eclipse.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Eclipse, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 42.4 on Celebrity Reflection. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Reflection, 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 6.9 for Celebrity Reflection.
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