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Celebrity Eclipse vs Costa Deliziosa

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Celebrity Eclipse is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2010. Costa Deliziosa is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 2,826 passengers, in service since 2010.

Choose Celebrity Eclipse if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated staterooms or a more romantic trip: it outscores Costa Deliziosa for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 2.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 2.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Costa Deliziosa does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Celebrity EclipseCosta Deliziosa
Cruise line Celebrity Cruises Costa Cruises
Ship size Large Large
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2010 2010
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2021 —
Gross tonnage 122,000 92,600
Passengers 2,850 2,826
Crew 1,200 1,100
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.4 (better) 2.6
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 42.8 (better) 32.8
Decks 17 16
Length 1,041 ft 964 ft
Beam 120 ft 106 ft
Speed 28 mph 27 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 (better) 7 / 10
Cruises on sale 52 91
Upcoming sailings 70 115
Cruise lengths 5 to 16 nights 3 to 139 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $444 (better) $447

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 9 of the ten, Costa Deliziosa on 0, with 1 level.

  • Active Celebrity Eclipse: 6.0 Costa Deliziosa: 2.0
  • Adventure & nature Celebrity Eclipse: 3.0 Costa Deliziosa: 3.0
  • Cultural Celebrity Eclipse: 8.0 Costa Deliziosa: 5.0
  • Dining Celebrity Eclipse: 8.2 Costa Deliziosa: 3.0
  • Entertainment Celebrity Eclipse: 7.7 Costa Deliziosa: 3.0
  • Family friendly Celebrity Eclipse: 7.8 Costa Deliziosa: 5.0
  • Party Celebrity Eclipse: 5.5 Costa Deliziosa: 3.0
  • Romantic Celebrity Eclipse: 8.0 Costa Deliziosa: 2.0
  • Spa & fitness Celebrity Eclipse: 9.0 Costa Deliziosa: 2.0
  • Staterooms Celebrity Eclipse: 9.0 Costa Deliziosa: 2.0

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.

Questions

Celebrity Eclipse or Costa Deliziosa?

Which is bigger, Celebrity Eclipse or Costa Deliziosa?

Celebrity Eclipse is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 92,600 gross tons for Costa Deliziosa. Celebrity Eclipse carries 2,850 passengers and Costa Deliziosa carries 2,826.

Which ship is newer, Celebrity Eclipse or Costa Deliziosa?

Both made their maiden voyage in 2010.

Which has more space per passenger?

Celebrity Eclipse, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 32.8 on Costa Deliziosa. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

Celebrity Eclipse, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Costa Deliziosa.

Which is better for families?

Celebrity Eclipse scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.8 out of 10, against 5.0 for Costa Deliziosa.

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