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 Journey
Celestyal Olympia
Gross Tonnage
Celestyal Journey
73,500 GT
Celestyal Olympia
37,773 GT
Length
Celestyal Journey
269 m
Celestyal Olympia
214 m
Beam
Celestyal Journey
32 m
Celestyal Olympia
28 m
Passengers
Celestyal Journey
1,800
Celestyal Olympia
1,664
Crew
Celestyal Journey
650
Celestyal Olympia
540
Decks
Celestyal Journey
—
Celestyal Olympia
—
Year Built
Celestyal Journey
1,992
Celestyal Olympia
1,982
Space Ratio
Celestyal Journey
40.8 GT/pax
Celestyal Olympia
22.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celestyal Journey
2.77 :1
Celestyal Olympia
3.08 :1
| Specification | Celestyal Journey | Celestyal Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celestyal Cruises | Celestyal Cruises |
| Class | Sovereign Class | Classic |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,992Winner | 1,982 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 73,500 GTWinner | 37,773 GT |
| Length | 269 mWinner | 214 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,800Winner | 1,664 |
| Crew | 650Winner | 540 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.8 GT/paxWinner | 22.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.77:1Winner | 3.08:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9917173 | 9098890 |
Celestyal Journey is the significantly larger vessel at 73,500 GT — 95% more than Celestyal Olympia's 37,773 GT. Celestyal Journey offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.8 GT per passenger versus 22.7. Built in 1992, Celestyal Journey is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celestyal Journey |
| Capacity | Celestyal Journey |
| Modernity | Celestyal Journey |
| Service | Celestyal Journey |
| Spaciousness | Celestyal Journey |
Bottom line: Celestyal Journey wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celestyal Journey
41 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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