Celebrity Solstice|Celebrity Reflection

Celebrity Solstice vs Celebrity Reflection

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

Celebrity Solstice cruise ship
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Celebrity Solstice

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Newer Ship

Celebrity Reflection

Built in 2012

4 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Celebrity Reflection

$147 / day

$156 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Celebrity Solstice

42.7 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Celebrity Solstice vs Celebrity Reflection: Quick Comparison

Celebrity Reflection is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2012, it is 4 years newer than Celebrity Solstice, which entered service in 2008. Celebrity Reflection is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage at 125,366 GT. Celebrity Reflection also carries 194 more passengers. Celebrity Solstice has upcoming sailings in Alaska, 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 Solstice and Celebrity Reflection
SpecCelebrity SolsticeCelebrity Reflection
Year Built20082012Newer
Gross Tonnage121,878 GT125,366 GT
Passenger Capacity2,8523,046
Space per Passenger42.7 GT41.2 GT
Length317.2 m319 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Celebrity Solstice vs Celebrity Reflection

Age

Celebrity Reflection was built in 2012, making it 4 years newer than Celebrity Solstice, which was built in 2008.

Size

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

Passenger capacity

Celebrity Reflection carries up to 3,046 passengers compared with 2,852 aboard Celebrity Solstice, a difference of 194 passengers.

Passenger space

Celebrity Solstice offers more space per passenger: 42.7 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 Solstice (Alaska) 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 Solstice

Alaska Hubbard Glacier

Departure Port
Vancouver
Region
Alaska
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Vancouver
  2. Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Inside Passage
  3. Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Icy Strait Point
  4. Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Hubbard Glacier
  5. Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Juneau
  6. Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Ketchikan
  7. Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026Inside Passage
  8. Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Vancouver

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 Solstice

Celebrity Reflection

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Celebrity Solstice

Average

$303 / day

VS

Celebrity Reflection

Average

$147 / day

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

$147/day vs $303/day

About $156 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 Solstice 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 Alaska.
  • Departing from Vancouver 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 Solstice vs Celebrity Reflection: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Celebrity Reflection

Built in 2012

4 years newer

Bigger

Celebrity Reflection

125,366 GT

3% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Celebrity Reflection

$147 / day

About $156 less per day

  • Celebrity Reflection is 4 years newer.
  • Celebrity Reflection is 3% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Celebrity Reflection carries 194 more passengers.
  • Celebrity Solstice offers more space per passenger (42.7 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Celebrity Solstice or Celebrity Reflection?

Celebrity Reflection is newer. It was built in 2012, while Celebrity Solstice was built in 2008, making Celebrity Reflection 4 years newer.

Which is bigger, Celebrity Solstice or Celebrity Reflection?

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

Which ship carries more passengers?

Celebrity Reflection has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,046, compared with 2,852 for Celebrity Solstice.

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

Celebrity Solstice has the higher passenger space ratio at 42.7 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 Solstice or Celebrity Reflection?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Reflection has the lower average starting price per day at $147 per day versus $303 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Celebrity Solstice sail?

The upcoming Celebrity Solstice sailings currently listed cover Alaska, departing from Vancouver.

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