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 Journey
Valiant Lady
Gross Tonnage
Celestyal Journey
73,500 GT
Valiant Lady
110,000 GT
Length
Celestyal Journey
269 m
Valiant Lady
278 m
Beam
Celestyal Journey
32 m
Valiant Lady
38 m
Passengers
Celestyal Journey
1,800
Valiant Lady
2,770
Crew
Celestyal Journey
650
Valiant Lady
1,150
Decks
Celestyal Journey
—
Valiant Lady
—
Year Built
Celestyal Journey
1,992
Valiant Lady
2,022
Space Ratio
Celestyal Journey
40.8 GT/pax
Valiant Lady
39.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celestyal Journey
2.77 :1
Valiant Lady
2.41 :1
| Specification | Celestyal Journey | Valiant Lady |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celestyal Cruises | Virgin Voyages |
| Class | Sovereign Class | Virgin Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,992 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 73,500 GT | 110,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 269 m | 278 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 38 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,800 | 2,770Winner |
| Crew | 650 | 1,150Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.8 GT/paxWinner | 39.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.77:1 | 2.41:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9917173 | 9823259 |
Valiant Lady is the significantly larger vessel at 110,000 GT — 50% more than Celestyal Journey's 73,500 GT. Built in 2022, Valiant Lady is 30 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Valiant Lady edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Valiant Lady |
| Capacity | Valiant Lady |
| Modernity | Valiant Lady |
| Service | Valiant Lady |
| Spaciousness | Celestyal Journey |
Bottom line: Valiant Lady wins more categories (4 vs 1), 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
Valiant Lady
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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