


Celebrity Reflection
Solstice Class
Year Built
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2012
Year Refurbished
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2023
Tonnage
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125,366 tons
Length / Beam
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1,047 ft x 123 ft
Guest Capacity
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3,046
Total Crew
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1,293
Cruise Advisor Rating
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☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
Welcome Aboard Celebrity Reflection
Introducing Celebrity Reflection, the sophisticated crown jewel and final instalment of the acclaimed Solstice class. We're thrilled to showcase this premium resort-style sanctuary, which represents the pinnacle of its class's design evolution. By expanding the layout to feature an extra deck and enhanced public venues, Celebrity Cruises created a spacious, upscale environment where travellers can truly unwind. From its gleaming glass facade to its meticulously organised outdoor spaces, this beautiful ship offers a flawless balance of innovative amenities and relaxed, adult-centric luxury that makes every journey feel like a true escape.
The Atmosphere
The mood on board is one of relaxed sophistication, where contemporary style meets classic ocean-going comfort. You'll instantly feel a sense of calm as you walk through the soaring atrium, which features a living tree suspended in mid-air. Days are spent lounging on the expanded pool deck or listening to live acoustic music, while evenings carry an upscale, social energy. It is a stylish, refined environment that avoids the noisy distractions of mega-resorts, allowing you to enjoy a mature yet energetic ambience that is perfect for genuine relaxation.
Elevated Experiences
For travellers seeking total seclusion, we highly recommend booking within The Retreat, Celebrity's exclusive ship-within-a-ship sanctuary. This premium concept transforms your holiday by granting access to an elegant, private lounge, a dedicated sundeck, and Luminae, an upscale restaurant reserved strictly for suite guests. Beyond the suite life, the ship features the adults-only Solarium with its peaceful thalassotherapy pool, alongside AquaClass staterooms that offer complimentary access to the Persian Garden thermal suite and the clean, Mediterranean-inspired flavours of Blu restaurant.
Signature Highlights
The Lawn Club: A half-acre of real, manicured grass on the top deck where you can play bocce, enjoy outdoor concerts, or simply relax on a picnic blanket at sea.
Standout Culinary Experiences: Savour a rotating menu of globally inspired dishes at the Main Dining Room, or indulge in the whimsical, interactive Le Petit Chef animatronic dining experience at Qsine.
The Persian Garden: A luxurious thermal suite within the spa featuring heated tile loungers, steam rooms, and aromatherapy showers designed for deep rejuvenation.
The Sunset Bar: Located at the very aft of the ship, this multi-tiered outdoor lounge offers spectacular, unobstructed wake views and the perfect setting for an evening cocktail.
Solstice Deck: An expanded, quiet sun-lounging area on the top deck that provides extra premium loungers away from the main pool activities.
What Stands Out
What truly stands out about this ship is how it maximizes space without sacrificing the intimate, high-end feel that Solstice-class lovers adore. Because it is slightly larger than its sister ships, it features expanded seating in the main dining areas, additional loungers by the pools, and more capacity in the dazzling Reflection Theatre. We recommend it because it hits the sweet spot of cruise ship sizing: it is large enough to offer a wealth of world-class dining and entertainment choices, yet small enough to navigate easily and maintain an attentive, highly personalized standard of service.
Who Is This Ship For
Celebrity Reflection is the perfect match for couples, solo travellers, and multigenerational adult families who appreciate premium comfort, fine dining, and a sophisticated pace of travel. It is a natural fit for active urban professionals and retirees who want to trade water slides and go-kart tracks for art galleries, wine tastings, and exceptional live theatre. The ideal guest will love spending their afternoons sipping craft beers at the enhanced passport bar, indulging in modern specialty dining, and watching the sunset from the aft deck with a glass of wine in hand.
The Cruise Advisor's Insider Tip: Head to the hideaway alcoves on the Lawn Club early in the morning to secure a private, cabana-like retreat for the day, or visit the glass-walled Sky Observation Lounge late at night for incredible, quiet views of the moonlit ocean.
How We Rate Celebrity Reflection
The Cruise Advisor gives Celebrity Reflection a solid 5 out of 6. We justify this high score based on the ship's timeless design, exceptional dining variety, and the marvellous 2023 refurbishment that kept its venues looking crisp and modern. While it lacks some of the futuristic architectural features found on the newer Edge-class ships, its traditional layout and the real grass of the Lawn Club offer a classic cruising charm that many loyal travellers actually prefer. The service remains remarkably attentive, and the layout handles crowds beautifully, meaning you rarely encounter long queues. We highly recommend booking this ship if you're looking for an upscale, adult-focused holiday that prioritizes premium relaxation, top-tier food, and elegant surroundings over high-energy family thrills.
























