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 Equinox
Celebrity Reflection
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Equinox
122,000 GT
Celebrity Reflection
126,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Equinox
315 m
Celebrity Reflection
319 m
Beam
Celebrity Equinox
37 m
Celebrity Reflection
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Equinox
2,852
Celebrity Reflection
3,030
Crew
Celebrity Equinox
1,253
Celebrity Reflection
1,271
Decks
Celebrity Equinox
—
Celebrity Reflection
—
Year Built
Celebrity Equinox
2,009
Celebrity Reflection
2,012
Space Ratio
Celebrity Equinox
42.8 GT/pax
Celebrity Reflection
41.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Equinox
2.28 :1
Celebrity Reflection
2.38 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Equinox | Celebrity Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Solstice Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,012Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 122,000 GT | 126,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 315 m | 319 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,852 | 3,030Winner |
| Crew | 1,253 | 1,271Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.8 GT/paxWinner | 41.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.28:1Winner | 2.38:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9372461 | 9506459 |
Built in 2012, Celebrity Reflection is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Equinox edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Reflection |
| Capacity | Celebrity Reflection |
| Modernity | Celebrity Reflection |
| Service | Celebrity Equinox |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Equinox |
Bottom line: Celebrity Reflection wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Equinox
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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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9.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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