Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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
Pride of America
Gross Tonnage
Celestyal Discovery
55,820 GT
Pride of America
80,439 GT
Length
Celestyal Discovery
236 m
Pride of America
280 m
Beam
Celestyal Discovery
30 m
Pride of America
32 m
Passengers
Celestyal Discovery
1,260
Pride of America
2,186
Crew
Celestyal Discovery
580
Pride of America
927
Decks
Celestyal Discovery
—
Pride of America
—
Year Built
Celestyal Discovery
1,991
Pride of America
2,005
Space Ratio
Celestyal Discovery
44.3 GT/pax
Pride of America
36.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celestyal Discovery
2.17 :1
Pride of America
2.36 :1
| Specification | Celestyal Discovery | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celestyal Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Holland America | America Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991 | 2,005Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 55,820 GT | 80,439 GTWinner |
| Length | 236 m | 280 mWinner |
| Beam | 30 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,260 | 2,186Winner |
| Crew | 580 | 927Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.3 GT/paxWinner | 36.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.17:1Winner | 2.36:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Flag | Malta | United States |
| IMO Number | 9917185 | 8701193 |
Pride of America is the significantly larger vessel at 80,439 GT — 44% more than Celestyal Discovery's 55,820 GT. Celestyal Discovery offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.3 GT per passenger versus 36.8. Built in 2005, Pride of America is 14 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Pride of America |
| Capacity | Pride of America |
| Modernity | Pride of America |
| Service | Celestyal Discovery |
| Spaciousness | Celestyal Discovery |
Bottom line: Pride of America wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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
Pride of America
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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