Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $444
Ship comparison
Celebrity Eclipse vs Crown Princess
Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $289
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Eclipse is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2010. Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Celebrity Eclipse if you want better-rated dining, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Crown Princess for dining (8.2 vs 6.0), spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Crown Princess if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Celebrity Eclipse for active (7.0 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $289 (vs $444).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Eclipse | Crown Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2006 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 36.8 |
| Decks | 17 | 19 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 120 ft | 159 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | 70 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 141 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 16 nights | 4 to 60 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $444 | $289 (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 4 of the ten, Crown Princess on 4, with 2 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.
Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
Crown Princess is one of the newer and larger Princess ships, a Grand class cruise liner with room for 3,080 passengers. From her nearly 900 balconies, you can enjoy sweeping views of romantic landscapes across the world. Spend your days lounging at a pool or strolling through the street cafe atmosphere of the Piazza.
Highlights
- Wedding chapel to renew your vows or get married at sea, officiated by the ship's captain
- Age-appropriate programs for children and teens
- Plenty of nightlife and dining options
- Relaxing spa service
Sailing now
70 cruises on sale, from $289.
Questions
Celebrity Eclipse or Crown Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Eclipse or Crown Princess?
Celebrity Eclipse is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Crown Princess. Celebrity Eclipse carries 2,850 passengers and Crown Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Eclipse or Crown Princess?
Celebrity Eclipse is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2006 for Crown Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Eclipse, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 36.8 on Crown Princess. 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 Crown Princess.
Which is better for families?
Crown Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.8 for Celebrity Eclipse.
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