Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $444
Ship comparison
Celebrity Eclipse vs Diamond Princess
Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 101
- From
- $1,004
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Eclipse is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2010. Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Celebrity Eclipse if you want a lower starting fare, more culture or better-rated dining: it outscores Diamond Princess for cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) and dining (8.2 vs 6.3) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $444 (vs $1,004).
Choose Diamond Princess if you want more adventure and nature: it outscores Celebrity Eclipse for adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Eclipse | Diamond Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 115,875 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,238 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 43.4 (better) |
| Decks | 17 | 13 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 120 ft | 123 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | 101 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 16 nights | 7 to 31 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $444 (better) | $1,004 |
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 5 of the ten, Diamond Princess on 3, 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
Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess from Princess Cruises is a true East-meets-West experience. A bit more subdued than most cruise ships, Diamond Princess is a blend of Asian culture, with women wearing kimonos on formal nights, and the Western carefree attitudes of Australians and New Zealanders.
Highlights
- Four pools
- Eight whirlpool spas
- Five main dining rooms
- Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa
Sailing now
101 cruises on sale, from $1,004.
Questions
Celebrity Eclipse or Diamond Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Eclipse or Diamond Princess?
Celebrity Eclipse is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 115,875 gross tons for Diamond Princess. Celebrity Eclipse carries 2,850 passengers and Diamond Princess carries 2,670.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Eclipse or Diamond Princess?
Celebrity Eclipse is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2004 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 42.8 on Celebrity Eclipse. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Celebrity Eclipse.
Which is better for families?
Diamond 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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