Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Black Watch
Celestyal Olympia
Gross Tonnage
Black Watch
28,613 GT
Celestyal Olympia
37,773 GT
Length
Black Watch
205 m
Celestyal Olympia
214 m
Beam
Black Watch
25 m
Celestyal Olympia
28 m
Passengers
Black Watch
804
Celestyal Olympia
1,664
Crew
Black Watch
330
Celestyal Olympia
540
Decks
Black Watch
—
Celestyal Olympia
—
Year Built
Black Watch
1,972
Celestyal Olympia
1,982
Space Ratio
Black Watch
35.6 GT/pax
Celestyal Olympia
22.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Black Watch
2.44 :1
Celestyal Olympia
3.08 :1
| Specification | Black Watch | Celestyal Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Celestyal Cruises |
| Class | Classic | Classic |
| Status | retired | active |
| Year Built | 1,972 | 1,982Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 28,613 GT | 37,773 GTWinner |
| Length | 205 m | 214 mWinner |
| Beam | 25 m | 28 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 804 | 1,664Winner |
| Crew | 330 | 540Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.6 GT/paxWinner | 22.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.44:1Winner | 3.08:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Wartsila | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Bahamas | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9034005 | 9098890 |
Black Watch
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Celestyal Olympia
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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