Celebrity Reflection

The 2012-built Celebrity Reflection cruise ship is the fifth and final Solstice-class vessel in the Celebrity Cruises fleet, alongside Equinox, Silhouette, Solstice, and Eclipse. Celebrity Reflection is scheduled for her “Celebrity Revolution” drydock refurbishment on February 2, 2023.

The vessel (IMO number 9506459) is currently flagged in Malta (MMSI 229074000) and registered in Valletta.

History - Construction and Ownership

Celebrity Cruises was founded in 1988 as the Greece-based Chandris Line (which operated cruise ships between 1974 and 1996). In 1997, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) merged with Celebrity Cruises Ltd to form Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL). The "X" on Celebrity ship funnels represents the Greek letter chi, symbolizing Chandris. Common features on Celebrity ships include aft-located glass-walled dining rooms, specialty dining venues, bars and lounges, spacious atriums, a high percentage of balcony staterooms, expansive sundecks with pools, The Retreat (an adults-only sundeck with a pool, Jacuzzi, cabanas, and bar service), a Rooftop Terrace (outdoor lounge-restaurant-cinema), a large spa with Thermal Suites, and premium retail shops.

The 3,000-passenger Celebrity Reflection features an expansive layout with modern design, one additional deck compared to her sister ships, and a wide variety of staterooms and suites. She is the final ship in the highly acclaimed Solstice-class and was launched on her maiden voyage on October 12, 2012. The ship’s godmothers are four Celebrity Cruises employees who are breast cancer survivors.

Decks and Cabins

Celebrity Reflection staterooms total 1,523 in 33 categories, including 108 Suites, 1,183 Balcony, 70 Oceanview, and 154 Inside cabins. Most cabins measure 195 ft² / 18 m², and 85% feature private step-out balconies. The ship has 30 ADA-compliant wheelchair-accessible cabins.

Reflection introduced several new cabin categories to the fleet, including 34 AquaClass Suites (300 ft² / 28 m², with 80 ft² / 7 m² balconies), Signature Suites (440 ft² / 41 m², floor-to-ceiling balcony doors, butler service), and the fleet’s first Reflection Suite (1,635 ft² / 152 m², with a 155 ft² / 14 m² terrace). Other suite categories include Concierge Class (277), AquaSpa Class (152), Sky Suites (48), Celebrity Suites (12), Royal Suites (9), and one Penthouse Suite (the largest, 1,290 ft² / 120 m², with a 390 ft² / 36 m² terrace).

The ship has 15 decks, of which 14 are accessible to passengers and 9 house accommodations.

Shipboard Dining Options - Food and Drinks

The main dining venue, Opus Restaurant, spans Decks 3 and 4 and features elegant decor with brown and silver accents, white tablecloths, and crystal finishes. AquaClass passengers dine at Blu, offering lighter, spa-inspired cuisine, though they may also dine in Opus. The Retreat/suite-class passengers dine at Luminae.

Specialty dining venues (with cover charges) include Qsine (US$45), Tuscan Grille (US$45), Murano (US$45), Lawn Club Grill (US$40), Bistro on Five (US$10), and The Porch (US$5, breakfast and lunch only). At Qsine, guests order via iPads, with food served in a customizable sequence.

Complete list of Celebrity Reflection restaurants and food venues:

• Murano – 76-seat specialty restaurant (French cuisine, tasting menu, High Tea, Wine Cellar annex)
• Opus Restaurant – 1,460-seat main dining room with breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner (traditional or My Time dining)
• Bistro on Five – 72-seat creperie, all-you-can-eat
• Qsine – 90-seat dinner-only specialty restaurant
• AquaSpa Cafe – 36-seat complimentary self-service bar with healthy food
• Oceanview Cafe & Bar – 885-seat indoor/outdoor buffet restaurant
• Tuscan Grille – 144-seat specialty seafood and steakhouse
• The Lawn Club Grill – 78-seat interactive grill experience
• Mast Bar – Poolside burger bar with complimentary lunch
• The Porch – 48-seat casual panini and salad bar
• Blu is a 152-seat restaurant for AquaClass guests (Suites based on availability)
• Luminae is a 92-seat exclusive (suite-only) restaurant on Deck 3, featuring an upscale design with intimate seating and personalized, open-seating dining, and highly rated culinary experiences.

Shipboard Entertainment Options - Fun and Sport

The Lawn Club features real grass and abundant deck chairs, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The Celebrity iLounge offers Apple product sales and computer tutorials. The AquaSpa Café provides light meals after spa sessions. Guests can enjoy live music at the Sky Observation Lounge or try their luck at Fortunes Casino.

Complete list of Celebrity Reflection lounges, clubs, and entertainment venues:

• Reflection Theatre – 1,115-seat venue for shows, trivia, movies, and games
• Grand Foyer Atrium – 3-deck space with live music; features Boulevard Shops and Galleria Boutiques
• Passport Bar – Live entertainment at the Atrium Lobby
• The Entertainment Court – Hosts live performances and dance parties
• Quasar – Disco and nightclub
• Celebrity Central – 200-seat lounge for movies, comedy, classes, and games
• Michael’s Club – Piano bar
• Martini Bar; Crush Bar; Galleria Tastings; Molecular Bar; Ensemble Lounge
• Photo Gallery & Shop; The Art Studio
• Fortunes Casino
• Celebrity iLounge – Internet lounge and Apple reseller
• The Hideaway – 2-level adults-only retreat
• Game On – Card room
• Relaxation Lounge
• World Class Bar (Deck 5 midship, near the Art Gallery and Galleria Boutiques) is a 20-seat craft cocktail lounge famous for its bow-tie-clad mixologists using premium spirits and unique ingredients.
• Sky Observation Lounge & Nightclub
• Cafe Al Bacio & Gelateria – patisserie/specialty coffee and dessert bar
• Cellar Masters – wine bar with Enomatic dispensers and sommelier services
• Art Gallery; Library
• Aquaspa & Fitness Complex – Thermal Suite, treatment rooms, salon, Solarium, AquaSpa Café
• Fitness Center – With separate aerobics room
• Solarium Pool Area – Adults-only with Thalassotherapy pool, lap pool, and whirlpools
• Pool Bar; Sports Pool; Family Pool; Wet Zone for kids and teens
• The Alcoves – Private cabana rentals
• Sunset Bar – Alfresco cigar and drinks venue
• Patio on the Lawn; The Lawn Club (real grass relaxation area)
• Camp at Sea Kids Clubs – Fun Factory (3–11 yo), Shipmates (3–5 yo), Cadets (6–8 yo), Ensigns (9–11 yo)
• X-Club – Teens-only lounge and disco
• Video Arcade
• Sports Deck – Ping pong, shuffleboard, jogging track, outdoor court, mini golf, lawn games

In 2023, Celebrity Cruises introduced pickleball across the fleet. Equipment is complimentary, and scheduled playing times are designated for adults and families (children aged 6+). Pickleball court locations vary by ship class: Rooftop Garden (Deck 15) on EDGE-class, Sports Deck (Deck 15) on SOLSTICE-class, and Multi-Sports Court (Deck 12) on MILLENNIUM-class ships.

Itineraries

Celebrity Reflection operates seasonal itineraries, sailing Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida. During the summer, she cruises the Mediterranean with departures from Civitavecchia-Rome, and also offers Transatlantic repositioning voyages.

The vessel (Meyer Werft Papenburg yard/hull number 107630) has a volume of 125,366 GT, a deadweight of 9,500 tons, and a maximum draught of 8.3 meters. Her powerplant consists of Wartsila marine diesel engines (models 16V46 and 14V48/60CR) with a combined power output of 67.2 MW. The registered shipowner is CELEBRITY REFLECTION INC, and the vessel is operated by CELEBRITY CRUISES INC.

Celebrity Reflection belongs to Celebrity Cruises' Solstice-class, alongside sister ships Equinox, Eclipse, Silhouette, and Solstice. Reflection is the fifth and final ship in the series. She was inaugurated with her maiden voyage on October 12, 2012.

Reflection was the first in the series to introduce AquaClass cabins and is the only ship featuring Reflection-Class suites. Compared to her sister ships, she has one additional deck, 89 more cabins, and 42 more suites. The onboard spa was also expanded and enhanced with an Infrared Sauna and Sensory Showers.

The ship's current Captain is Panagiotis Skylogiannis.

Celebrity Reflection refurbishments review

Drydock 2027

The scheduled for March 2027 drydock refurbishment is a major refit and renovation project, part of Celebrity Cruises' Solstice Class ship modernization program.

The refurbishment will introduce updates to existing entertainment and dining venues, as well as the introduction of 13 new venues.

The Celebrity Pool Club will have two bars, expanded seating and a shading space. Two poolside dining venues will be added - Orange Peel Bar & Grille (smashburgers, grilled dishes, frozen cocktails) and Tacos del Sol (open-air food bar serving Mexican cuisine and a build-your-own taco stand).

The four new entertainment venues are the Grand Plaza (3-deck-high Atrium space), the Boulevard Lounge (125-seat venue hosting trivia games, karaoke sessions, live music performances), the Boulevard Bar (serving artisanal cocktails) and the Parlor (sports and gaming bar lounge).

The new Sunset Park is a sundeck designed for relaxation and outdoor activities (classes and meditation, lawn games, watching movies and live music performances).

The three new dining venues are the Trattoria Rossa (Italian restaurant serving premium meat dishes, in-house daily made pasta, and tableside prepared dishes), Fine Cut Steakhouse (serving dry-aged premium steaks and fresh seafood), and The Bora (Mediterranean outdoor restaurant serving rooftop brunch and made-to-order cocktails daily, and tableside shared dishes in the evenings).

The Retreat Sundeck (suite passengers-exclusive) will be upgraded with a large hot tub, while the Retreat Lounge will be fully redesigned.

Major updates will also be received by Cafe Al Bacio & Gelateria (patisserie), Cellar Masters (wine bar), Casino, Art Gallery, World Class Bar (cocktail lounge), Martini Bar, Pool Bar, Passport Bar, Fitness Center, Camp at Sea (children's facilities), Luminae (suite-exclusive restaurant) and Blu (AquaClass-exclusive restaurant)