Celebrity Eclipse

KONE elevators at the heart of the luxury experience

Customer: Celebrity Cruises Shipyard
Shipyard: Meyer Werft (Papenburg, Germany)
Size: 122,000 gross tons 
Date of completion: April 2010

For passengers, a cruise ship is an escape — a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy life at sea. On Celebrity Eclipse, launched in 2010 as the third ship in the Solstice Class series, every interior detail was designed to create a sense of elegance and ease. KONE’s extensive marine expertise and innovative vertical transportation solutions played a key role in this vision, turning movement on board into an integral part of the luxury experience.

The most rewarding measure of teamwork is when a manufacturer understands a designer's comments and goes the extra distance. KONE substantially improved the original mock-up prior to our second inspection.

Scott Butler Wilson Butler Architects

Designing vertical flow for comfort and performance in a demanding environment

Cruise ship elevators face exceptional demands — round-the-clock operation, peak usage as thousands of guests and their luggage move on and off the vessel, and the need to perform smoothly even in open-sea conditions. Celebrity Cruises wanted solutions that combined reliability and performance with seamless integration into the ship’s striking architecture and advanced technology.

Working closely with architect Scott Butler of Wilson Butler Architects, KONE designed eight panoramic elevators that complemented the ship’s design while creating a sense of theatre — spaces where guests could see and be seen. Through full-scale prototyping and a structured process of testing and refinement, KONE brought the architect’s vision to life with precision and craftsmanship. The project, delivered in collaboration with Meyer Werft shipyard, further strengthened KONE’s long-standing leadership in the cruise ship segment.

KONE elevators set a new standard for luxury at sea

Enhanced passenger experience with visually stunning elevators

Eight panoramic elevators, designed as "miniature stages," provide guests with an engaging and luxurious vertical journey, contributing to the ship's overall aesthetic and entertainment.

Optimized people flow with unique signalization and reduced wait times

KONE and the architect jointly developed an innovative signalization solution for landing call stations, using illuminated glass lights to guide passengers to the correct elevator, significantly decreasing wait times.

Reliable, eco-efficient vertical transportation

All elevators are equipped with KONE EcoDisc® machinery, ensuring energy-efficient operation and high reliability, crucial for 24/7 demand in a marine environment.

Strong partnership recognized for successful project delivery

KONE's long-term collaboration with Meyer Werft and Celebrity Cruises ensured the successful design, supply, and installation of all vertical transportation, strengthening KONE's leadership in the cruise ship segment.

Technology highlights

22

Total KONE units onboard

8

KONE MiniSpace™ scenic passenger elevators

4

KONE MonoSpace® passenger elevators

1

Easy-access platform elevator

Results of the collaboration

8 KONE MiniSpace™ scenic passenger elevators

These elevators offer passengers breathtaking views and act as "miniature stages," providing efficient and visually stunning vertical transportation.

4 KONE MonoSpace® passenger elevators

Machine-room-less elevators that provide smooth and quiet passenger movement, optimizing space and contributing to the ship's luxury feel.

1 KONE MiniSpace™ service elevator

Essential for the ship's operations, this elevator facilitates the rapid and reliable movement of goods and crew, supporting efficient service delivery.

8 KONE MonoSpace® service elevators

These robust, machine-room-less elevators ensure efficient and reliable movement of service personnel and supplies throughout the vessel.

1 easy-access platform elevator

This platform ensures full accessibility for all passengers, including those with impaired mobility, promoting an inclusive environment throughout the vessel.

1 dumbwaiter

A small freight elevator used for transporting goods, typically food or supplies, between different decks.

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Celebrity Eclipse

For passengers, a cruise ship is an escape: an indulgent diversion from daily stress and routine. For those creating the experience, it is a demanding task to ensure the elements of the ship’s interior match the ship’s overall aesthetics from aft to bow

Description

Every detail on Celebrity Eclipse was designed to create a sense of elegance and ease. Working closely with the ship’s architects and Meyer Werft shipyard, KONE developed bespoke panoramic elevators that combine high performance with distinctive design — turning movement on board into an essential part of the luxury experience.

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Building facts

Class: Solstice Class
Tonnage: ≈ 122,000 GT
Capacity: ≈ 2,850 passengers and 1,250 crew
Shipyard: Meyer Werft (Germany)
Owner: Celebrity Cruises (Royal Caribbean Group)

KONE Solutions

8 panoramic passenger elevators
KONE EcoDisc® technology for energy-efficient hoisting
Custom glass design integrated with ship architecture