Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Reflection
- Cruises
- 23
- From
- $270
Ship comparison
Celebrity Reflection vs Mariner of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $463
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Reflection is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,886 passengers, in service since 2012. Mariner of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Celebrity Reflection if you want better-rated dining, a newer ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores Mariner of the Seas for dining (7.5 vs 5.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2012 (vs 2003) and its cruises start from $270 (vs $463).
Choose Mariner of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Celebrity Reflection for family friendly (8.0 vs 6.9), active (7.0 vs 6.0) and 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 Reflection | Mariner of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,400 | 138,279 |
| Passengers | 2,886 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,271 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.4 | 44.4 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 15 |
| Length | 1,047 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 23 | 56 |
| Upcoming sailings | 136 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 9 nights | 6 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $270 (better) | $463 |
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, Mariner of the Seas on 6, with 3 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
23 cruises on sale, from $270.
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Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
The newly amplified Mariner of the Seas from Royal Caribbean underwent a $120 million refurbishment in 2018 — and the enhancements remain eye-catching. Many of the renovations involve new features to attract families and younger cruisers.
Highlights
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- The Bamboo Room delivers top-notch Polynesian-inspired cocktails
- The Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade serves up a wide selection of beers and pub favorites like chicken wings and nachos
- Spa treatments in the Vitality Spa
Sailing now
56 cruises on sale, from $463.
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Questions
Celebrity Reflection or Mariner of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Reflection or Mariner of the Seas?
Mariner of the Seas is bigger at 138,279 gross tons, against 122,400 gross tons for Celebrity Reflection. Celebrity Reflection carries 2,886 passengers and Mariner of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Reflection or Mariner of the Seas?
Celebrity Reflection is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2003 for Mariner of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Mariner of the Seas, with 44.4 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 Reflection, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Mariner of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Mariner of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 6.9 for Celebrity Reflection.
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