Launched in 2010, Celebrity Eclipse is the third ship of Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice Class, built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. Shortly after entering service, she helped bring around 2,000 British travellers stranded in Spain back to Southampton during the air travel disruption caused by the Icelandic volcanic eruption of 2010. In spring 2025 she completed a three-week dry dock in Brest, France, which renewed carpets, furniture and upholstery, added ten new interior staterooms and expanded The Retreat for suite guests. She is a spacious, relaxed ship, with the real-grass Lawn Club as one of her best-known features.
Attractions
Eclipse offers the classic open-air spaces of the Solstice Class:
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Lawn Club: Around 2,000 square meters (half an acre) of real grass on the top deck, used for outdoor games and relaxing in the sun.
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Solarium: An adults-only pool area, ideal for quieter days at sea.
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Eclipse Theatre: The main show lounge, with 1,115 seats, which hosts the ship’s production shows.
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Rooftop Terrace: An open-air terrace on the upper decks with sea views.
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AquaSpa: The spa and fitness complex, with treatments, a gym and a thermal area.
Capacity (Technical Features)
Eclipse is a mid-sized ship by today’s standards, with generous spaces:
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Gross Tonnage: Approximately 121,878 GT.
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Length: 317 meters (1,040 ft).
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Beam (Width): 37 meters (121 ft).
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Decks: 15 levels (14 passenger-accessible).
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Passenger Capacity: 2,850 (double occupancy) up to a maximum of 3,420.
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Crew: Around 1,270 members.
Food & Drink Venues
The dining offer includes a large main restaurant and several specialty venues:
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Moonlight Sonata: The main dining room, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Murano: An elegant specialty restaurant focused on French cuisine.
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Tuscan Grille: An Italian-style steakhouse serving grilled meats and seafood.
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Bistro on Five: A casual café specialising in sweet and savoury crêpes.
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Oceanview Café: The buffet restaurant, with a wide variety of international dishes and sea views.
Accommodation
Staterooms were refreshed in 2025, and most of them have a private balcony:
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The Retreat: An exclusive area for suite guests, with a new lounge on deck 5, a private solarium on deck 16 and the Luminae restaurant.
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Penthouse Suites: The largest suites on board, with up to 120 square meters (1,290 sq ft) of living space.
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AquaClass: Wellness-focused staterooms with spa benefits and access to the Blu restaurant.
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Concierge Class: Balcony staterooms with extra amenities and dedicated concierge service.
