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 Olympia
Crystal Symphony
Gross Tonnage
Celestyal Olympia
37,773 GT
Crystal Symphony
51,044 GT
Length
Celestyal Olympia
214 m
Crystal Symphony
238 m
Beam
Celestyal Olympia
28 m
Crystal Symphony
31 m
Passengers
Celestyal Olympia
1,664
Crystal Symphony
848
Crew
Celestyal Olympia
540
Crystal Symphony
566
Decks
Celestyal Olympia
—
Crystal Symphony
—
Year Built
Celestyal Olympia
1,982
Crystal Symphony
1,995
Space Ratio
Celestyal Olympia
22.7 GT/pax
Crystal Symphony
60.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celestyal Olympia
3.08 :1
Crystal Symphony
1.50 :1
| Specification | Celestyal Olympia | Crystal Symphony |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celestyal Cruises | Crystal Cruises |
| Class | Classic | Crystal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,982 | 1,995Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 37,773 GT | 51,044 GTWinner |
| Length | 214 m | 238 mWinner |
| Beam | 28 m | 31 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,664Winner | 848 |
| Crew | 540 | 566Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 22.7 GT/pax | 60.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.08:1 | 1.50:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9098890 | 9066667 |
Crystal Symphony is the significantly larger vessel at 51,044 GT — 35% more than Celestyal Olympia's 37,773 GT. Crystal Symphony offers more personal space with a space ratio of 60.2 GT per passenger versus 22.7. Built in 1995, Crystal Symphony is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Crystal Symphony |
| Capacity | Celestyal Olympia |
| Modernity | Crystal Symphony |
| Service | Crystal Symphony |
| Spaciousness | Crystal Symphony |
Bottom line: Crystal Symphony wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celestyal Olympia
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Crystal Symphony
60 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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