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 Constellation
Celebrity Reflection
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Constellation
91,000 GT
Celebrity Reflection
126,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Constellation
294 m
Celebrity Reflection
319 m
Beam
Celebrity Constellation
32 m
Celebrity Reflection
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Constellation
2,170
Celebrity Reflection
3,030
Crew
Celebrity Constellation
999
Celebrity Reflection
1,271
Decks
Celebrity Constellation
—
Celebrity Reflection
—
Year Built
Celebrity Constellation
2,002
Celebrity Reflection
2,012
Space Ratio
Celebrity Constellation
41.9 GT/pax
Celebrity Reflection
41.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Constellation
2.17 :1
Celebrity Reflection
2.38 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Millennium Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,012Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 91,000 GT | 126,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 294 m | 319 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 37 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,170 | 3,030Winner |
| Crew | 999 | 1,271Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.9 GT/paxWinner | 41.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.17:1Winner | 2.38:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9189421 | 9506459 |
Celebrity Reflection is the significantly larger vessel at 126,000 GT — 38% more than Celebrity Constellation's 91,000 GT. Built in 2012, Celebrity Reflection is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Constellation 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 Reflection |
| Service | Celebrity Constellation |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Constellation |
Bottom line: Celebrity Reflection wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Constellation
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 8.3 m | 9.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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