Ship comparison
Celestyal Journey vs Westerdam
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Westerdam wins 7 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Celestyal Journey
Westerdam
Size
73,500 GT
82,862 GT
Passengers
1,800
1,916
Year built
1992
2004
Crew ratio
2.8 guests per crew
2.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
40.8 GT per guest
43.3 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
269 m
285 m
From price
No data
$2,299 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Westerdam is the larger vessel at 82,862 GT, 13% more than Celestyal Journey's 73,500 GT. Built in 2004, Westerdam is 12 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Westerdam edges ahead in service at 2.4 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Westerdam |
| Capacity | Westerdam |
| Modernity | Westerdam |
| Service | Westerdam |
| Spaciousness | Westerdam |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Westerdam |
| Fleet Power | Westerdam |
Bottom line: Westerdam leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Westerdam for overall superiority; pick Celestyal Journey if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Westerdam if
- You want the newer ship (built 2004, 12 years newer)
- Size matters to you (82,862 GT)
- More onboard variety (1,916 guests)
- More crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Celestyal Journey | Westerdam |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $2,299 pp |
| Per night | No data | $164 pp |
| Departing | No data | Dec 20 |
| Duration | No data | 14 nights |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
