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
Pacific Adventure
Gross Tonnage
Celestyal Journey
73,500 GT
Pacific Adventure
109,000 GT
Length
Celestyal Journey
269 m
Pacific Adventure
290 m
Beam
Celestyal Journey
32 m
Pacific Adventure
36 m
Passengers
Celestyal Journey
1,800
Pacific Adventure
2,636
Crew
Celestyal Journey
650
Pacific Adventure
1,100
Decks
Celestyal Journey
—
Pacific Adventure
—
Year Built
Celestyal Journey
1,992
Pacific Adventure
2,001
Space Ratio
Celestyal Journey
40.8 GT/pax
Pacific Adventure
41.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celestyal Journey
2.77 :1
Pacific Adventure
2.40 :1
| Specification | Celestyal Journey | Pacific Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celestyal Cruises | P&O Cruises Australia |
| Class | Sovereign Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,992 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 73,500 GT | 109,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 269 m | 290 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,800 | 2,636Winner |
| Crew | 650 | 1,100Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.8 GT/pax | 41.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.77:1 | 2.40:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9917173 | 9169548 |
Pacific Adventure is the significantly larger vessel at 109,000 GT — 48% more than Celestyal Journey's 73,500 GT. Built in 2001, Pacific Adventure is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Pacific Adventure edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Pacific Adventure |
| Capacity | Pacific Adventure |
| Modernity | Pacific Adventure |
| Service | Pacific Adventure |
| Spaciousness | Pacific Adventure |
Bottom line: Pacific Adventure 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
Pacific Adventure
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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