Two Celebrity Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Celebrity Reflection (2012) is the newer ship by 4 years versus Celebrity Solstice (2008). Celebrity Reflection is the larger hull at 126,000 GT (~3% bigger). Celebrity Solstice sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,850 vs 3,046).
| Spec | Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2012 | 2008 |
| Tonnage | 126,000 GT | 121,878 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,046 | 2,850 |
| Guests (max) | 3,480 | 3,145 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Celebrity Reflection has one thing the other doesn't: USB ports in cabins.