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Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Eclipse
The latest and most sophisticated addition to the Celebrity Cruises fleet has arrived and is here to provide the holiday of a lifetime. Based out of Southampton, the Celebrity Eclipse is part of the new line of Solstice-class ships offering the best in luxury cruising.
Inaugurated in 1997, the cruise line continually strives for perfection and, with the latest member of their fleet, they have excelled themselves.
Luxurious throughout, perhaps the most striking feature of Celebrity Eclipse is the half acre Lawn Club on the ship's 15th deck. With a real grass lawn, guests are able to partake in a game of croquet, practice putting or enjoy an afternoon picnic whilst strolling barefoot across the lush grass. With a glass of fresh Pimms in hand, guests will also notice the impressive open-air theater hosting the Hot Glass Show. In collaboration with the Corning Museum of Glass, this is a showcase of the incredible talents of glass-blowing artisans.
With cruises on the Celebrity Eclipse leaving for the Italian Mediterranean, Scandinavia and Russia, Western Mediterranean and Adriatic, the opportunities for a memorable vacation are boundless. Combined with the reputed hospitality of Celebrity Cruises and a lifetime of memories are guaranteed. Sail the Celebrity Eclipse on your next vacation.
Ship Stats & Features
Passenger capacity: 2,850 Year entered service: 2008 Beam (ship width): 121 feet Draught (ship depth): 20 feet Length: 1,033 Tonnage: 122,000 Crew: 1,253 Number of passenger decks: 13 Number of lifts: 10 Number of cabins: 1,425
Food, Cuisine & Dining
When it comes to dining options Celebrity Cruises has always been a leader, offering delectable dishes served up by award-winning chefs. For quick, healthy snacks the Aqua Class Cafe is unmissable and the Ocean Cafe is a must for its buffets of tasty Tex Mex, curries, Italian classics and more. The Celebrity Eclipse also features the world's first iPad menu service and head chef Jacques Van Staden is constantly working to create the perfect blend of contemporary cuisine and household favorites. For the ultimate on-board dining experience, sit back and admire as meals are prepared tableside at the Tuscan Grille and Qzine.
Onboard entertainment & activities
Whilst aboard the Celebrity Eclipse guests are treated to a wide selection of entertainment and there is something to be found for all the family. For children there are abundant daily activities, including t-shirt making, ice cream parties, karaoke and even a Junior Olympics. Guest travelling with toddlers and younger children can then take advantage of the babysitting facilities in order to enjoy the splendid Celebrity Cruises events program. From live music at the piano lounge to an extravagant cabaret to a disco open until 3am, there is never a dull moment on-board. By day, when relaxation is high on the agenda, Celebrity Eclipse offers two exquisite pools complete with four hot tubs and vast areas for kicking back on sun loungers.
Spa & Fitness facilities
The AquaSpa by Elemis oboard the Eclipse is an ultra-luxurious floating oasis where decadent pampering is a given. Attractive, plush, and soothing surroundings, innovative Spa treatments, and personalized, professional service make this Spa a must when booking your cruise.
Cabins
In true Celebrity Cruises pioneering style, the cabins on Celebrity Eclipse are of cutting edge design. A healthy 15% larger than the rooms of other ships in the fleet, Celebrity Eclipse provides maneuverable cabins with a friendly, ergonomic feel. To experience cruising at its luxury best, Celebrity Eclipse also possesses 130 Aqua Class rooms located on the Penthouse Deck. Reserved for adults only, luxuries include unlimited access to the spa's Persian Garden and a table at the ship's most exclusive restaurant, Blu.
CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Norwegian Fjords
By Martin, Lincolnshir on 19th May 2012
Celebrity must have the
easiest boarding of all
cruise lines at
Southampton, 11:00
through security then by
11:30 on board with a
glass of sparkling wine
in hand ! A quick explore
of the facilities...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Norwegian Fjords
By Braxton-Smith, Broxbourne on 18th May 2012
What a fantastic
holiday.
First time on Celebrity
and we are now converted.
We have sailed on
Princess, Cunard, Costa
and P&O and this has
been the best yet...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Norwegian Fjords
By Webster, Southsea on 17th May 2012
Just returned from an 8
night trip to Norwegian
fjords. 1st and last time
on celebrity eclipse.
Cabins much smaller than
other ships we have been
on. Prices for drinks on
board very expensive and
all...
CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Norwegian Fjords
By Gibbs, Colchester on 16th May 2012
We drove down the night
before and once again
stayed at the Grand
Harbour De Vere –
this time with their
parking package. They
drove us to the port in
the morning (which took
approximately 2...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Norwegian Fjords
By WILLIAMS, St. Albans on 16th May 2012
We normally cruise grill
level on Cunard but have
seen Celebrity as a
cheaper but still quality
alternative. We had not
been with them for two
years and will probably
not bother again as...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Northern Europe
By Leake, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 14th May 2012
We sailed on the
Celebrity Eclipse to the
Norwegian Fjords on a
short eight night cruise.
Embarkation onto the
ship was quick and
efficient, however, we
did have a considerable
wait to unload...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Northern Europe
By Charles, Southampton on 13th May 2012
Take it as read that
Celebrity Eclipse gets
nearly everything right.
If some professional
complainers find fault
don't believe them. That
is my experience anyway...
CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Transatlantic
By Hamann, Rustington, West Sussex on 8th May 2012
We flew to Miami and had
one night there before
boarding. Arranged by
Celebrity and totally
trouble free. Eclipse is
a beautiful ship and
coped well with very poor
weather conditions...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Caribbean
By Gregory, Leeds on 2nd Apr 2012
This was a back to back
cruise for 28/01 and
04/02. I have only been
on a couple of Princess
cruises in the past but
found the Celebrity
experience just as
enjoyable...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Mediterranean
By swan, Telford on 21st Mar 2012
We took a holiday last
year on the Celebrity
Eclipse. Beautiful ship
we has been looking
forward to this cruise
for a year, We have
cruised before but not
with an american cruise
ship and i felt a...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Mediterranean
By Cooper, Bath on 21st Mar 2012
We joined the cruise on
28 September for a 16
night cruise around the
Med as far as Venice. We
have travelled many times
on Celebrity(our
favourite Line) and were
not disappointed...
CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Mini Cruises
By McDevitt, Blackburn on 20th Mar 2012
I went on the Celebrity
eclipse, just the short
cruise. The food was the
best Ive tasted, been
with a few other cruise
companies but celebrity
the best so far for me...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Baltic
By Tully, Ellesmere Port on 18th Mar 2012
We went on the celebrity
eclipse to the baltics in
August 2011 and we were
not sure what to expect -
the ports of call were
excellent. We did decide
to go on the 2 day
russian organised tour
that...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Mediterranean
By Peh, Stockport on 17th Mar 2012
We went on a
Meditarranean cruise on
the Celebrity Eclipse in
Mid October 2011. The
first impression of the
ship was 'wow what a
beautiful ship'. I was
also impressed by the
welcoming champagne...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Adriatic
By BUCHANAN, Dalkeith on 16th Mar 2012
WE SAILED EX SOUTHAMPTON.
HAVING TO FLY FROM EDI,
COURTESY FLYBE SEVERELY
RESTRICT YOUR LUGGAE
ESPECIALLY FOR A 16 DAY
CRUISE. THIS AND HAVINBG
TO CHASE UP CUMBRIA
CRUISES FROM THE SHIP FOR
OUR...
CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Mediterranean
By Chaloner, Wirral on 13th Mar 2012
We boarded Celebrity
Eclipse in Southampton in
July 2011 for a cruise
around the Med. This was
our second Celebrity
cruise as we had cruised
on Summit two years
earlier...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Caribbean
By old codgers, portsmouth on 12th Mar 2012
london to miami flight
, long wait on arrival as
nobody to meet us at air
port in miami and no
onward transport to hotel
as arranged , also no
transport after cruise to
return to hotel...
CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Mediterranean
By Carr, Hatfield on 5th Mar 2012
We have cruised for more
than 20 years with
various cruise lines, but
last September it was our
first cruise with
Celebrity on the Eclipse.
We had heard a great deal
from friends about this 5
star...
CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Mediterranean
By Marsden, Bromley on 2nd Mar 2012
Went on the Celebrity
Eclipse Sept 2011.
Check in &
disembarking was quick
& efficient.
Ship
Ship is lovely, very easy
to get around, some ships
you can get confused on,
not this...
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CELEBRITY CRUISES / Celebrity Eclipse / Caribbean
By Wilkinson, Preston on 29th Feb 2012
I have never been on a
celebrity cruise before.
I have previously been on
a number of royal
caribbean ships, which
overall I have been
pleased with. Celebity
are in a different
league...