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)
Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Olympia
Gross Tonnage
Celestyal Discovery
55,820 GT
Celestyal Olympia
37,773 GT
Length
Celestyal Discovery
236 m
Celestyal Olympia
214 m
Beam
Celestyal Discovery
30 m
Celestyal Olympia
28 m
Passengers
Celestyal Discovery
1,260
Celestyal Olympia
1,664
Crew
Celestyal Discovery
580
Celestyal Olympia
540
Decks
Celestyal Discovery
—
Celestyal Olympia
—
Year Built
Celestyal Discovery
1,991
Celestyal Olympia
1,982
Space Ratio
Celestyal Discovery
44.3 GT/pax
Celestyal Olympia
22.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celestyal Discovery
2.17 :1
Celestyal Olympia
3.08 :1
| Specification | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celestyal Cruises | Celestyal Cruises |
| Class | Holland America | Classic |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991Winner | 1,982 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 55,820 GTWinner | 37,773 GT |
| Length | 236 mWinner | 214 m |
| Beam | 30 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,260 | 1,664Winner |
| Crew | 580Winner | 540 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.3 GT/paxWinner | 22.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.17:1Winner | 3.08:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9917185 | 9098890 |
Celestyal Discovery is the significantly larger vessel at 55,820 GT — 48% more than Celestyal Olympia's 37,773 GT. Celestyal Discovery offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.3 GT per passenger versus 22.7. Built in 1991, Celestyal Discovery is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celestyal Discovery |
| Capacity | Celestyal Olympia |
| Modernity | Celestyal Discovery |
| Service | Celestyal Discovery |
| Spaciousness | Celestyal Discovery |
Bottom line: Celestyal Discovery wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celestyal Discovery
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
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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28 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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