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
MS Hamburg
Gross Tonnage
Celestyal Olympia
37,773 GT
MS Hamburg
15,067 GT
Length
Celestyal Olympia
214 m
MS Hamburg
144 m
Beam
Celestyal Olympia
28 m
MS Hamburg
22 m
Passengers
Celestyal Olympia
1,664
MS Hamburg
420
Crew
Celestyal Olympia
540
MS Hamburg
170
Decks
Celestyal Olympia
—
MS Hamburg
—
Year Built
Celestyal Olympia
1,982
MS Hamburg
2,000
Space Ratio
Celestyal Olympia
22.7 GT/pax
MS Hamburg
35.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celestyal Olympia
3.08 :1
MS Hamburg
2.47 :1
| Specification | Celestyal Olympia | MS Hamburg |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celestyal Cruises | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Class | Classic | Classic |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,982 | 2,000Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 37,773 GTWinner | 15,067 GT |
| Length | 214 mWinner | 144 m |
| Beam | 28 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,664Winner | 420 |
| Crew | 540Winner | 170 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 22.7 GT/pax | 35.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.08:1 | 2.47:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | MTW Schiffswerft |
| Flag | Malta | Germany |
| IMO Number | 9098890 | 9267889 |
Celestyal Olympia
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MS Hamburg
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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22 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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