Departs in 3 days11 Night Adriatic & Greek Isles Cruise
Celebrity • Celebrity Eclipse
Sep 28, 2026 · 11 nights
Mediterranean
$1,848/person$168/night
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Celebrity Eclipse vs Costa Smeralda
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Costa Smeralda wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Celebrity Eclipse
Costa Smeralda
Size
122,000 GT
185,010 GT
Passengers
2,852
5,224
Year built
2010
2019
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
3.1 guests per crew
Space ratio
42.8 GT per guest
35.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
315 m
337 m
From price
$1,847.91 pp
$711 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Costa Smeralda is the significantly larger vessel at 185,010 GT, 52% more than Celebrity Eclipse's 122,000 GT. Celebrity Eclipse offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.8 GT per passenger versus 35.4. Built in 2019, Costa Smeralda is 9 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Smeralda |
| Capacity | Costa Smeralda |
| Modernity | Costa Smeralda |
| Service | Celebrity Eclipse |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Eclipse |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Costa Smeralda |
| Fleet Power | Costa Smeralda |
Bottom line: Costa Smeralda leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Costa Smeralda for overall superiority; pick Celebrity Eclipse if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Celebrity Eclipse if
- More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (42.8 GT per guest)
Choose Costa Smeralda if
- You want the newer ship (built 2019, 9 years newer)
- Size matters to you (185,010 GT)
- More onboard variety (5,224 guests)
- Lower fares per night (from $102 per person per night)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Celebrity Eclipse | Costa Smeralda |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,847.91 pp | $711 pp |
| Per night | $168 pp | $102 pp |
| Departing | Sep 28 | Sep 26 |
| Duration | 11 nights | 7 nights |
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Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
