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Celebrity Eclipse vs Celebrity Reflection

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship
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Celebrity Eclipse

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Newer Ship

Celebrity Reflection

Built in 2012

2 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Celebrity Reflection

$147 / day

$62 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Celebrity Eclipse

42.8 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Celebrity Eclipse vs Celebrity Reflection: Quick Comparison

Celebrity Reflection is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2012, it is 2 years newer than Celebrity Eclipse, which entered service in 2010. Celebrity Reflection is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage at 125,366 GT. Celebrity Reflection also carries 196 more passengers. Celebrity Eclipse has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Celebrity Reflection has sailings in Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Celebrity Reflection has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of Celebrity Eclipse and Celebrity Reflection
SpecCelebrity EclipseCelebrity Reflection
Year Built20102012Newer
Gross Tonnage121,878 GT125,366 GT
Passenger Capacity2,8503,046
Space per Passenger42.8 GT41.2 GT
Length317.14 m319 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Celebrity Eclipse vs Celebrity Reflection

Age

Celebrity Reflection was built in 2012, making it 2 years newer than Celebrity Eclipse, which was built in 2010.

Size

At 125,366 GT, Celebrity Reflection is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage than Celebrity Eclipse at 121,878 GT.

Passenger capacity

Celebrity Reflection carries up to 3,046 passengers compared with 2,850 aboard Celebrity Eclipse, a difference of 196 passengers.

Passenger space

Celebrity Eclipse offers more space per passenger: 42.8 GT per guest, compared with 41.2 aboard Celebrity Reflection. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Celebrity Eclipse (Europe) and Celebrity Reflection (Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Reflection has the lower average starting price per day at $147 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

Celebrity Eclipse

Italy, France & Greece

Departure Port
Barcelona
Region
Europe
Nights
11
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Sep 7, 2026Barcelona
  2. Day 2 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 9, 2026Nice
  4. Day 4 · Sep 10, 2026Florence/Pisa
  5. Day 5 · Sep 11, 2026Civitavecchia
  6. Day 6 · Sep 12, 2026Naples
  7. Day 7 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
  8. Day 8 · Sep 14, 2026Olympia
  9. Day 9 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
  10. Day 10 · Sep 16, 2026Ephesus
  11. Day 11 · Sep 17, 2026Santorini
  12. Day 12 · Sep 18, 2026Piraeus

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Celebrity Reflection

Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao

Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Region
Caribbean
Nights
8
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Fort Lauderdale
  2. Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Oranjestad
  5. Day 5 · Sep 8, 2026Willemstad
  6. Day 6 · Sep 9, 2026Kralendijk
  7. Day 7 · Sep 10, 2026At Sea
  8. Day 8 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
  9. Day 9 · Sep 12, 2026Fort Lauderdale

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Celebrity Eclipse

Celebrity Reflection

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Celebrity Eclipse

Average

$209 / day

VS

Celebrity Reflection

Average

$147 / day

Celebrity Reflection has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$147/day vs $209/day

About $62 less per day

This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Celebrity Eclipse if…

  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
  • You want to sail in Europe.
  • Departing from Barcelona and Piraeus works for your plans.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Celebrity Reflection.

Choose Celebrity Reflection if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You want to sail in Caribbean.
  • Departing from Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.

Celebrity Eclipse vs Celebrity Reflection: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Celebrity Reflection

Built in 2012

2 years newer

Bigger

Celebrity Reflection

125,366 GT

3% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Celebrity Reflection

$147 / day

About $62 less per day

  • Celebrity Reflection is 2 years newer.
  • Celebrity Reflection is 3% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Celebrity Reflection carries 196 more passengers.
  • Celebrity Eclipse offers more space per passenger (42.8 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Reflection?

Celebrity Reflection is newer. It was built in 2012, while Celebrity Eclipse was built in 2010, making Celebrity Reflection 2 years newer.

Which is bigger, Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Reflection?

Celebrity Reflection is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 125,366 GT compared with Celebrity Eclipse at 121,878 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Celebrity Reflection has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,046, compared with 2,850 for Celebrity Eclipse.

Which ship is more spacious, Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Reflection?

Celebrity Eclipse has the higher passenger space ratio at 42.8 GT per passenger, versus 41.2 for Celebrity Reflection. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

Which ship is cheaper, Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Reflection?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Reflection has the lower average starting price per day at $147 per day versus $209 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Celebrity Eclipse sail?

The upcoming Celebrity Eclipse sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Barcelona and Piraeus.

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