Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Reflection
- Cruises
- 23
- From
- $270
Ship comparison
Celebrity Reflection vs Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
- Cruises
- 58
- From
- $619
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Reflection is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,886 passengers, in service since 2012. Celebrity Solstice is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Celebrity Reflection if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $270 (vs $619).
Choose Celebrity Solstice if you want more adventure and nature, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Celebrity Reflection for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 3.0), active (7.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 (better) | 2008 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,400 | 122,000 |
| Passengers | 2,886 | 2,850 |
| 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 | 42.8 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 19 |
| Length | 1,047 ft | 1,041 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 23 | 58 |
| Upcoming sailings | 136 | 82 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 9 nights | 4 to 18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $270 (better) | $619 |
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 0 of the ten, Celebrity Solstice on 6, with 4 level.
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- Family friendly
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- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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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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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Solstice is the Solstice-class namesake vessel from Celebrity Cruises. When it debuted in 2008, the ship delivered several firsts at sea. Among these new innovations was the Lawn Club, an open-air deck with real grass and plants offering a tranquil place to relax while at sea.
Highlights
- The Martini Bar, near the Atrium, is the perfect pre-dinner or after-dinner spot for drinks.
- Celebrity Life activities include a variety of fun and engaging events throughout the day.
- The new glass blowing classes in conjunction with Hollywood Hot Glass let you create your own personal souvenir.
- Get your country club on at the Lawn Club.
Sailing now
58 cruises on sale, from $619.
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Questions
Celebrity Reflection or Celebrity Solstice?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Reflection or Celebrity Solstice?
Celebrity Reflection is bigger at 122,400 gross tons, against 122,000 gross tons for Celebrity Solstice. Celebrity Reflection carries 2,886 passengers and Celebrity Solstice carries 2,850.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Reflection or Celebrity Solstice?
Celebrity Reflection is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2008 for Celebrity Solstice.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Solstice, 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 Solstice, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Celebrity Reflection.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Solstice scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.5 out of 10, against 6.9 for Celebrity Reflection.
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