Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Reflection
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $284
Ship comparison
Celebrity Reflection vs Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Silhouette
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $364
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Reflection is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,886 passengers, in service since 2012. Celebrity Silhouette is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,886 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Celebrity Reflection if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $284 (vs $364).
Choose Celebrity Silhouette if you want a more romantic trip or more crew per passenger: it outscores Celebrity Reflection for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity Silhouette | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 (better) | 2011 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,400 | 122,400 |
| Passengers | 2,886 | 2,886 |
| Crew | 1,271 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 1.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Decks | 13 | 16 |
| Length | 1,047 ft | 1,063 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 30 |
| Upcoming sailings | 145 | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–9 nights | 4–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $284 (better) | $364 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Reflection leads on 1 of the ten, Celebrity Silhouette on 5, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
27 cruises on sale, from $284.
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Silhouette
You have an outstanding option for cruising Europe and the Caribbean with Celebrity Silhouette from Celebrity Cruises. Highlights include the Lawn Club Grill, The Porch, The Alcoves, The Art Studio, The Hideaway and the overall cosmopolitan style that has become synonymous with the Solstice-class ships.
Highlights
- Celebrity's iconic Lawn Club
- Take a painting class with a Master Artist at The Art Studio
- Enjoy the flavorful joys of outdoor grilling at the interactive Lawn Club Grill
- Dine at Qsine where you order food and wine from an iPad menu
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $364.
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Questions
Celebrity Reflection or Celebrity Silhouette?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Reflection or Celebrity Silhouette?
They are the same size, 122,400 gross tons each. Celebrity Reflection carries 2,886 passengers and Celebrity Silhouette carries 2,886.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Reflection or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Reflection is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2011 for Celebrity Silhouette.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 42.4 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Silhouette, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Celebrity Reflection.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Silhouette scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 6.9 for Celebrity Reflection.
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