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Unveiled in April 2010, the 2,850 passenger Celebrity Eclipse is the third of five "Solstice Class" ships that Celebrity Cruises began rolling out in 2008.
Like her sisters, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox, the 122,000 ton Eclipse has been heralded for its stylish, contemporary design as well as a number of unusual cruise industry firsts such as a deck-top area with live grass and a glass-blowing studio.
Celebrity's Solstice Class series of cruise ships is the first designed with solar panels to help power passenger areas, reducing fuel use. The Celebrity Eclipse's 200 solar panels generate enough energy to power 7,000 of the ship's LED lights.
The most notable innovation on the Celebrity Eclipse (and its Solstice Class sisters) is the outdoor Lawn Club, carpeted with live grass. At nearly 23,000 square feet, the lawn area is three times the size of the ice skating rink at New York's Rockefeller Center.
Like its sister Solstice Class ships, the Eclipse also is home to the first glassblowing studio at sea, presented in collaboration with the Corning Museum of Glass. Hot Glass Shows with a master glassblower from the Corning Museum take place regularly during voyages.
Celebrity Eclipse's deck-top pool area has a stylish, South Beach feel and consists of two pools, four hot tubs and a fountain area.
One of the most popular spots for pool going passengers on sea days is the Eclipse's Pool Bar.
The central hub of the Celebrity Eclipse is its soaring Foyer, which includes a suspended live tree that can be seen from the glass elevators lining the space.
Here, a close up of the tree suspended in the Foyer.
The two-deck Library on Eclipse is a quiet retreat from the hubbub of the pool deck above.
One of a number of lounge areas tucked around the ship. Note the contemporary décor.
The most luxurious room on the Eclipse is the 1,291 square foot Penthouse Suite, which features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, a separate living room with dining area, a baby grand piano, a full bar, lounge seating, and a balcony with a whirlpool and lounge seating.
Another high-end option on the Eclipse is the 590 square foot Royal Suite, which features a separate living room and dining area.
The balcony of the Royal Suite, which offers lounge seating and a whirlpool.
Another suite option on the Eclipse, the 394 square foot Celebrity Suite, comes with a walk-in closet and a balcony with lounge seating.
The bathroom of a Celebrity Suite, which has a combined shower and tub.
Slightly smaller than Celebrity Suites, the Eclipse's 300 square feet Sky Suites still have a spacious feel and a private balcony with lounge seating.
New for Celebrity on Solstice Class ships such as Eclipse are the AquaClass cabins, which come with unlimited access to many of the amenities of the ships' AquaSpas.
The 194 square foot cabins also come with access to a personal concierge to arrange spa treatments.
Like AquaClass cabins, the standard balcony cabins on Celebrity Eclipse are 194 square feet and feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors,
two beds that are convertible into a single queen bed, a sitting area with a sofa and an LCD TV.
The bathroom of a standard balcony cabin.
Celebrity's Solstice Class ships are known for their larger than normal bathrooms.
One of the ocean view cabins on Eclipse, which comes with a window but not a balcony. They measure 177 square feet.
An inside cabin on Eclipse. They range in size from 183 to 200 square feet.
The main dining room on Eclipse, called Moonlight Sonata, features a two story wine tower and a Hollywood glam décor.
One of several extra charge restaurants on Eclipse, Qsine is the brainchild of Celebrity Executive Chef Jacques Van Staden and features playful dishes designed to be shared.
Another extra-charge specialty restaurant on Eclipse is Murano, decorated with hand crafted glass chandeliers from Murano, Italy.
It's home to tableside cooking, carving and flambé.
Open on a complimentary basis to passengers staying in AquaClass cabins, Blu is a health-focused eatery with dishes built around fresh and flavorful ingredients.
A close-up of a seating area in Blu, which was designed by Celebrity's in-house design group.
The extra-charge Tuscan Grill, overlooking the back of the ship, serves up steaks with a Mediterranean flair.
A close-up of a table area in the Tuscan Grill.
For lighter fare, one of the top options on Eclipse is Bistro on Five, which serves sandwiches, salads, crepes and desserts.
The centrally-located Café al Bacio is a European-style coffee house serving specialty coffees, liqueurs and fresh-baked pastries.
Celebrity Eclipse has a number of stylish bars and lounges that come alive at night, including the Martini Bar.
Another hot spot on Eclipse at night is Galleria Tastings, which serves up small tastes of food and drink.
The cosmopolitan and cozy Ensemble Lounge features an elliptical bar and live music at night.
Eclipse's CellarMasters wine bar features an "Enomatics" serving system that lets passengers select and serve wine by the glass at the touch of a button.
Celebrity has partnered with Apple for the Internet cafe on the Eclipse, called the iLounge.
It features 26 workstations where passengers can check email, print boarding passes for upcoming flights and more.
The AquaSpa on Celebrity Eclipse offers more than 100 different spa treatments and salon services, all bookable online in advance of cruising.
A close-up of a treatment room in the AquaSpa on Celebrity Eclipse.