The Ultimate Guide to the Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Ship: Modern Luxury at Sea
When it comes to premium ocean cruising, the Celebrity Eclipse stands out as a shining example of sophisticated design and upscale comfort. As a celebrated member of Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice Class, this 122,000-ton vessel perfectly balances large-ship amenities with the intimate, upscale ambiance of a boutique resort.
Whether you are plotting an escape to the rugged coasts of Alaska, the dramatic fjords of Europe, or the sun-drenched beaches of the Caribbean, here is everything you need to know about the Celebrity Eclipse.
Technical Specifications
Before diving into the onboard experience, let’s look at the core numbers that define this impressive ship. The Eclipse is designed with a high space-to-passenger ratio, ensuring that even at full capacity, the ship feels open and airy.
121,878 GT
Gross Tonnage
2,850 maximum
Passenger Capacity
1500
Crew Size
2010
Year Built
Fort Lauderdale
Home Port
Signature Onboard Features
The Celebrity Eclipse intentionally swaps out chaotic waterparks and adrenaline-pumping rollercoasters for tranquil green spaces, wellness sanctuaries, and world-class sightlines.
The Lawn Club
Perched on the top deck is the ship's most iconic feature: The Lawn Club. This is a half-acre of meticulously maintained, real growing grass. It provides a country-club-style setting where guests can play bocce, participate in casual putting competitions, or simply lounge with a cocktail from the adjacent Sunset Bar while enjoying 360-degree ocean views.
The Solarium
For an adult-only escape, the Solarium is a glass-enclosed paradise featuring a lap pool, sparkling hot tubs, and incredibly comfortable, padded lounge chairs. Because it is fully climate-controlled, it serves as the perfect viewing deck when sailing through cooler regions like the Baltic or the Alaskan Inside Passage.
World-Class Entertainment
Nightly entertainment centers around the multi-level Celebrity Theater, hosting Broadway-style production shows, live musicians, and comedians. For a more intimate vibe, the central Grand Foyer and the ice-topped Martini Bar offer live music and high-energy flair bartending late into the night.
Dining & Culinary Experiences
Dining is a central pillar of the Celebrity Cruises experience. The Eclipse features a blend of complimentary venues and premium specialty restaurants that cater to global palates.
Complimentary Dining
Moonlight Sonata Restaurant: The stunning main dining room, featuring a dramatic two-story glass wine tower and an elegant, sweeping layout.
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Oceanview Café: A marketplace-style buffet known for its live cooking stations, international cuisines, and excellent floor-to-ceiling ocean views.
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Mast Grill: A casual poolside spot perfect for grabbing a quick burger, hot dog, or fries between swims.
Specialty Dining (Upgrades Available)
Murano: A classic, sophisticated venue serving fine French continental cuisine with tableside preparation.
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Tuscan Grille: An upscale Italian steakhouse offering handmade pastas, premium steaks, and an extensive Italian wine list.
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Qsine / Le Petit Chef: An interactive, family-friendly dining experience where 3D animation is projected directly onto your plate to tell the story of your food before it is served.
Staterooms & Luxury Suites
With over 1,400 cabins onboard, approximately 85% feature private step-out verandas, allowing you to wake up to a fresh ocean breeze every morning.
The Luxury Tier Ecosystem: For travelers looking to elevate their vacation, Celebrity Eclipse features two distinct premium classes that include exclusive dining and lounge access.
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AquaClass®: Designed specifically for wellness enthusiasts. Guests staying in these staterooms receive unlimited access to the Spa’s Persian Garden thermal suite, a dedicated spa concierge, and exclusive access to Blu—a restaurant focused on clean, vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
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The Retreat®: The ultimate all-inclusive suite experience. Guests in The Retreat receive personalized butler service, access to a private sundeck, an exclusive lounge, and dining privileges at Luminae, a private restaurant featuring signature dishes crafted by world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud.
7 Insider Secrets for the Celebrity Eclipse
Most cruisers stick to the main dining room and the crowded pool decks, but the Eclipse hides some of its best features in plain sight. Here are the insider hacks you need to know before you sail:
1. The Café al Bacio Pastry Hack
Café al Bacio on Deck 5 is the ship’s premium European-style coffee house. While you have to pay for the specialty coffees (unless you have a premium beverage package), every pastry, cake, and dessert in the glass display case is completely free. You can walk up, point to a gourmet slice of cake, a warm Berliner, or a cinnamon sugar donut, and take it on a plate without spending a dime.
2. The Oceanview Café’s "Secret" Dinner Grill
The Oceanview Café is famously busy during breakfast and lunch, but at dinner time, it transforms into one of the quietest, most underrated dining spots on the ship. Instead of just standard buffet fare, the dinner service features a grill-to-order station. You can request custom-cooked steaks, pork chops, chicken, and fresh fish directly from the chefs without the two-hour time commitment of the Main Dining Room.
3. The 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea Spread
If you find yourself hungry between the lunch closure and the start of dinner service, head up to the Oceanview Café right around 4:00 PM. Every afternoon, they quietly lay out a traditional English-style tea spread featuring freshly made finger sandwiches, scones, and miniature desserts. It is rarely advertised in the daily planner.
4. The Sky Observation Lounge (A Solstice-Class Exclusive)
Situated all the way forward on Deck 14, the Sky Observation Lounge offers massive, sweeping panoramic windows. Unlike Celebrity’s newer Edge-class ships—which completely removed this forward-facing lounge concept—the Eclipse still has it.
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By Day: It is the ultimate quiet zone for reading, whale-watching in Alaska, or enjoying a coffee away from the crowds.
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By Night: It transforms into a lively venue featuring signature "Zodiac" cocktails crafted by flair bartenders.
5. The AquaSpa Café is Open to Everyone
Tucked away inside the glass-enclosed, adults-only Solarium is the AquaSpa Café. Many passengers mistakenly believe this venue is exclusively for guests staying in the premium AquaClass staterooms. In reality, it is free and open to all passengers. It is the best spot on the ship for a quiet, health-conscious breakfast or lunch, serving fresh smoothies, poached fruit, and light artisan plates.
6. Blow Your Own Glass at Sea
The half-acre of real grass at the Lawn Club isn't just for bocce ball. The Eclipse features a custom-built hot glass studio. While the professional glass-blowing demonstrations are free to watch and highly entertaining, you can actually book a hands-on class to blow your own glass artwork alongside the instructors. It is an extra fee, but taking home a custom glass vase you made in the middle of the ocean is a truly unique souvenir.
7. The Wi-Fi Device Sharing Hack
If you need to stay connected but want to save money, you do not need to buy an internet package for every person in your cabin. If you purchase a two-device premium Wi-Fi package, the ship provides a single login ID and PIN. You can easily share this login with your entire family; as long as only two devices are actively connected to the network at the exact same time, you will not incur any extra charges.
Celebrity Eclipse The Lawn Club
Celebrity Eclipse Theater
Celebrity Eclipse Moonlight Sonata
Celebrity Eclipse Murano
Celebrity Eclipse Room
