Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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 Millennium
Celebrity Reflection
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Millennium
91,000 GT
Celebrity Reflection
126,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Millennium
294 m
Celebrity Reflection
319 m
Beam
Celebrity Millennium
32 m
Celebrity Reflection
37 m
Passengers
Celebrity Millennium
2,158
Celebrity Reflection
3,030
Crew
Celebrity Millennium
999
Celebrity Reflection
1,271
Decks
Celebrity Millennium
—
Celebrity Reflection
—
Year Built
Celebrity Millennium
2,000
Celebrity Reflection
2,012
Space Ratio
Celebrity Millennium
42.2 GT/pax
Celebrity Reflection
41.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Millennium
2.16 :1
Celebrity Reflection
2.38 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Millennium | Celebrity Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Cruises |
| Class | Millennium Class | Solstice Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000 | 2,012Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 91,000 GT | 126,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 294 m | 319 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 37 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,158 | 3,030Winner |
| Crew | 999 | 1,271Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.2 GT/paxWinner | 41.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.16:1Winner | 2.38:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9189393 | 9506459 |
Celebrity Reflection is the significantly larger vessel at 126,000 GT — 38% more than Celebrity Millennium's 91,000 GT. Built in 2012, Celebrity Reflection is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Celebrity Millennium 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 Millennium |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Millennium |
Bottom line: Celebrity Reflection wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Millennium
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
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| Draft | 8.4 m | 9.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |