Celebrity Reflection: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's get one thing straight: a 98 out of a possible 100 on a single CDC inspection is the kind of score that makes other Solstice-class ships quietly leave the group chat. Celebrity Reflection, built by Meyer Werft back in 2012 and freshened up with a 2023 refurb, walked into its December 29, 2025 inspection and came out with a 100.0 food safety score and a "Spotless Galley" grade to match. Fleet average sits around 95, so Reflection isn't just clearing the passing bar of 86 — it's clearing it by a country mile and doing a little victory lap on the way down.
The catch, and there's always a catch with a ship this shiny, is that this verdict is built on exactly one inspection. There's no multi-year trend to brag about, no five-year average that's actually earned — the "insufficient data" trend label is the site being honest with you rather than dressing up a single data point as destiny. And on the outbreak front, CDC's outbreak data is currently unreachable, so we're not going to stand here and tell you this ship has a spotless record when we genuinely can't see the full picture. One immaculate inspection is a great first impression, not a personality.
Who it's for: anyone who wants a proven Solstice-class hull — 125,366 tons, 15 decks, a very respectable 24-knot cruising speed — paired with the single best food-safety inspection number you'll find on this site right now. If a "Spotless Galley" grade matters to you more than a decade of receipts, Reflection is your ship. Who should skip it: the data purist who wants to see a ship prove itself over five years and multiple inspections before trusting it completely — with only one inspection on the books, Reflection hasn't had the chance to show it can repeat the performance yet, and until the outbreak data comes back online, that part of the ledger stays blank.
Celebrity Reflection at a Glance
Celebrity Reflection is a Solstice-class ship in the Celebrity fleet, built in 2012 and refurbished in 2023. It carries 3,046 passengers and measures 125,366 gross tons. Celebrity Reflection has 50 sailings on the schedule through June 2027, all departing from Fort Lauderdale, most often on 3-night voyages (trips run 3 to 9 nights). The next departure is September 20, 2026 from Fort Lauderdale.
Its most recent CDC inspection scored 98 out of 100 on December 29, 2025. A trend needs at least two inspections, so we will add one when the next result is published.
Solstice-Class Sister Ships
Celebrity Reflection has 4 sister ships in the Solstice class. Here is how their latest CDC scores compare.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity | 100 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity | 95 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity | 94 | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Celebrity Equinox | Celebrity | 92 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Celebrity Reflection.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Environmental Rating: C
Room to Improve
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Spotless Galley
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection with item-level data.
Food Inspection Breakdown
Item-level deductions from the most recent inspection with detailed data.
| Item | Category | Type | Deducted | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Employee Health & Illness Management | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #12 | Employee Cleanliness & Handwashing | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #13 | Food Safety Management & Knowledge | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #14 | Employee Appearance | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #15 | Food Sources & Receiving | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #16 | Food Temperature & Time Control | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #17 | Food Protection & Prep Practices | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #18 | Cross-Contamination Prevention | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #19 | Food Storage & Handling | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #20 | Food Display & Service | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #24 | Food-Contact Surface Cleaning | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #25 | Wiping Cloths Cleanliness | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #26 | Equipment Sanitization | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| Total Food Deductions | -0 | 50 | ||
How Is This Calculated?
The Food Safety Sub-Score extracts deductions from 13 food-specific CDC VSP inspection items (items 11-20 and 24-26) covering employee hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, food storage, and equipment sanitation. The maximum possible food deduction is 50 points. Score = 100 × (1 - food deductions / 50).
Crew Treatment: Crew's Choice
This score reflects how Celebrity treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Celebrity fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 4.0Based on 394 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Celebrity Reflection is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state — the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6 nights, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, USA | Sep 20 | 6N |
| 8 nights, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, USA | Sep 26 | 8N |
| 6 nights, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, USA | Oct 4 | 6N |
| 8 nights, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, USA | Oct 10 | 8N |
| 6 nights, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, USA | Oct 18 | 6N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Celebrity Reflection is 98/100 as of December 29, 2025.
No, the Celebrity Reflection has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Celebrity Reflection has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Celebrity Reflection has a latest CDC sanitation score of 98/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Celebrity Reflection has a food safety score of 100/100 ("Spotless Galley"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Celebrity Reflection was last inspected by the CDC on December 29, 2025.