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Celebrity Reflection vs Celebrity Equinox
The Celebrity Reflection was built in 2012. It's 3 years newer than the Equinox, which was built in 2009 and renovated in 2019.
Comparison Overview
- Ship Size
- Number of Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
Ship Size
The Reflection is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,047 feet long and 123 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.9 football fields, as wide as 2.3 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 13-story building. The Reflection and the Equinox are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.
Number of Passengers
Celebrity Reflection holds about the same number of passengers as the Equinox based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or the total tonnage of a ship compared to the number of passengers, the Reflection has less space per person compared to the Equinox.
| Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity Equinox | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Solstice | Solstice |
| Gross Tonnage | 126,000 | 122,000 |
| Length | 1,047 | 1,033 |
| Beam/Width | 123 | 121 |
| Passenger Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 3,030 | 2,852 |
| Crew | 1,293 | 1,290 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 42 | 43 |
Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.
The Reflection has twelve different dining options like Luminae, Oceanview Cafe, and Tuscan Grille. Of those options, nine are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other eight options have an additional fee.
The Equinox has two fewer dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Blu, Mast Grill, and Tuscan Grille. nine of these restaurants are complementary and the other six have an additional fee.
If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Reflection might be a better choice. It has 20% more dining options than the Equinox.
If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Equinox might be a better choice then the Reflection. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.
Restaurants on Celebrity Reflection & Equinox
| Restaurant | Celebrity Reflection |
Celebrity Equinox |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Included | |||
| AquaSpa Cafe | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Main Dining Room | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Mast Grill | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Oceanview Cafe | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| A la carte | |||
| Sushi on Five | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Flat fee | |||
| Lawn Club Grill | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
| Le Petit Chef at Qsine | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Murano | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| The Porch | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
| Tuscan Grille | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Exclusive (open to select guests only) | |||
| Blu | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Luminae | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
Bars and Drinks
The Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Equinox both have 14 bars to choose from during your sailing.
| Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity Equinox | |
|---|---|---|
| AquaSpa Cafe | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cafe al Bacio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cellar Masters | ✓ | ✗ |
| Craft Social | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ensemble Lounge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Entertainment Court Bar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Il Secondo Bacio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Martini Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mast Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Michael's Club* | ✓ | ✗ |
| Oceanview Bar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Passport Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pool Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quasar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sky Observation Lounge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sunset Bar | ✓ | ✗ |
| World Class Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
You can check out recent the bar menus for the Reflection and the Equinox below.
Pools and Hot Tubs
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Celebrity Reflection has a total of 3 pools and 6 hot tubs.
The Celebrity Equinox has the same number of pools as the Reflection and the same number of hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? One of the pools and two of the hot tubs are adults only on Reflection.| Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity Equinox | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Pools | 3 | 3 |
| Pools - General Access | 2 | 2 |
| Pools - Adults Only | 1 | 1 |
| Pools - Exclusive | ||
| Total Hot Tubs | 6 | 6 |
| Hot Tubs - General Access | 4 | 4 |
| Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 | 2 |
| Hot Tubs - Exclusive |
Ship Features and Activities
Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. You might up paying more while on board the Reflection. Only 64% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. On the Equinox, 67% of the activities are included at no additional cost.
| Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity Equinox | |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beyond the Podium Talk Series | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bingo | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot Glass Show | ✗ | ✓ |
| Jogging Track | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lawn Club | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor movies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shows - musical review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thermal Suites | ✓ | ✓ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Celebrity is a premium cruise line. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Celebrity Reflection will likely be more expensive than on Celebrity Equinox.
Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Celebrity ship.
| Celebrity | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $18.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 20% |
| Soda Price | $4.00 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.00 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | $55 - $99 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $19 to $30 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | |
Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have wifi and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.
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