Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Reflection
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Apex
129,500 GT
Celebrity Reflection
126,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Apex
306 m
Celebrity Reflection
319 m
Beam
Celebrity Apex
39 m
Celebrity Reflection
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Apex
2,910
Celebrity Reflection
3,030
Crew
Celebrity Apex
1,320
Celebrity Reflection
1,271
Decks
Celebrity Apex
—
Celebrity Reflection
—
Year Built
Celebrity Apex
2,020
Celebrity Reflection
2,012
Space Ratio
Celebrity Apex
44.5 GT/pax
Celebrity Reflection
41.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Apex
2.20 :1
Celebrity Reflection
2.38 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Edge Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,012 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,500 GTWinner | 126,000 GT |
| Length | 306 m | 319 mWinner |
| Beam | 39 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,910 | 3,030Winner |
| Crew | 1,320Winner | 1,271 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.5 GT/paxWinner | 41.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.20:1Winner | 2.38:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9774892 | 9506459 |
Built in 2020, Celebrity Apex is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Apex edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Reflection |
| Capacity | Celebrity Reflection |
| Modernity | Celebrity Apex |
| Service | Celebrity Apex |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Apex |
Bottom line: Celebrity Apex wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Apex
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Celebrity Reflection
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,030-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,030 passengers means tons of activities
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Free cancellation on most rooms
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37 m |
| Draft | 8 m | 9.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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