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Celebrity Eclipse vs Norwegian Gem

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Celebrity Eclipse wins 7 of 7 scored categories.

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Category
Celebrity Eclipse
Norwegian Gem
Size
122,000 GT
93,530 GT
Passengers
2,852
2,394
Year built
2010
2007
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
2.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
42.8 GT per guest
39.1 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
315 m
294 m
From price
$1,283.45 pp
$399 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Celebrity Eclipse is the significantly larger vessel at 122,000 GT, 30% more than Norwegian Gem's 93,530 GT. Built in 2010, Celebrity Eclipse is 3 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Eclipse accommodates 458 more guests (2,852 vs 2,394), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Norwegian Gem trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.

CategoryWinner
SizeCelebrity Eclipse
CapacityCelebrity Eclipse
ModernityCelebrity Eclipse
ServiceCelebrity Eclipse
SpaciousnessCelebrity Eclipse
DecksNo data
LengthCelebrity Eclipse
Fleet PowerCelebrity Eclipse

Bottom line: Celebrity Eclipse leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Celebrity Eclipse for overall superiority; pick Norwegian Gem if its strengths matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Celebrity Eclipse if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2010, 3 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (122,000 GT)
  • More onboard variety (2,852 guests)
  • More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
Book Celebrity Eclipse

Choose Norwegian Gem if

  • Lower fares per night (from $51 per person per night)
Book Norwegian Gem

Prices

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Celebrity Eclipse

from $1,283.45 per person

Book Celebrity Eclipse

Norwegian Gem

from $399 per person

Book Norwegian Gem
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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailCelebrity EclipseNorwegian Gem
Cheapest$1,283.45 pp$399 pp
Per nightNo data$80 pp
DepartingNov 24Nov 16
Durationnull nights5 nights
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Sailings

Upcoming Sailings

Upcoming Sailings on Celebrity Eclipse

Celebrity Eclipse sailing from Piraeus (Athens), Greece

11 Night Greece, Italy & France Cruise

Celebrity • Celebrity Eclipse

Oct 30, 2026 · 11 nights

Mediterranean

$2,015/person$183/night
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Celebrity Eclipse sailing from Barcelona, Spain

14 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic

Celebrity • Celebrity Eclipse

Nov 10, 2026 · 14 nights

Mediterranean

$1,363/person$97/night
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Upcoming Sailings on Norwegian Gem

Norwegian Gem sailing from Tampa, Florida

5 Night Western Caribbean

Norwegian • Norwegian Gem

Nov 16, 2026 · 5 nights

Mexico

$399/person$80/night
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Norwegian Gem sailing from Tampa, Florida

7 Night Western Caribbean

Norwegian • Norwegian Gem

Nov 21, 2026 · 7 nights

Caribbean

$479/person$68/night
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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.