Celestyal Journey
Sails from Piraeus, Greece · Fly into ATH
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Celestyal Journey off Milos, October 2025 · Photo: AleWi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Celestyal Journey
Celestyal Journey is a Celestyal Cruises cruise ship of the Statendam class, in service since 1994. She measures 55,819 gross tons and carries 1,258 guests with a crew of 602. She sails Mediterranean itineraries. We rate her 2.8 out of 5.
Celestyal Journey is the larger of Celestyal's two ships, built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone and completed in 1994 as Holland America Line's Ryndam, a Statendam class ship. She later sailed in Australia as P&O's Pacific Aria and was laid up by Seajets as Aegean Goddess before Celestyal bought her in 2023; in her first winter she was chartered to Phoenix Reisen for part of a world voyage. At 55,819 gross tons she carries about 1,260 guests, with a two-deck show lounge, suites with a concierge lounge and a VIP sundeck, and sports courts. She sails Greek island and Turkey cruises from Piraeus, including the seven-night Idyllic Greece itinerary.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 1,258
- Crew 602 · 1:2.1
- Entered service
- 1994
- Joined Celestyal Cruises January 2023
- Length
- 219 m
- Longer than 59% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 13
Celestyal Journey is smaller than 52% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 65%. At 44.4 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 75% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 2/5
- Dining
- 3/5
- Entertainment
- 1/5
- Service
- 4/5
- Pools & decks
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Photos
Celestyal Journey off Milos, October 2025Photo: AleWi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Home port: Piraeus, Greece.
Flying in for your cruise?
Celestyal Journey sails from Piraeus, Greece. The airport is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), with 9 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Aegean Business Lounge (Non-Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.8 ★
- Aegean Business Lounge (Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.6 ★
- Goldair Handling Lounge x AIAATH Satellite Terminal3.3 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Celestyal Journey?
Celestyal Journey is operated by Celestyal Cruises and belongs to its Statendam class.
How big is Celestyal Journey?
Celestyal Journey measures 55,819 gross tons and 219 metres in length, with 13 decks.
How does Celestyal Journey compare in size with other cruise ships?
Celestyal Journey is smaller than 52% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 65%. At 44.4 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 75% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Celestyal Journey feel?
Celestyal Journey has a passenger space ratio of 44.4: 55,819 gross tons for 1,258 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Celestyal Journey feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Celestyal Journey carry?
Celestyal Journey carries 1,258 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 602 (about 2.1 guests per crew member).
When did Celestyal Journey enter service?
Celestyal Journey entered service in 1994.
Where does Celestyal Journey sail?
Celestyal Journey sails Mediterranean itineraries. Her home port is Piraeus, Greece.
Which airport should I fly into for Celestyal Journey?
Celestyal Journey sails from Piraeus, Greece. Fly into Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), which has 9 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Celestyal Journey?
Celestyal Cruises publishes the deck plans for Celestyal Journey; this page links to Deck plans (on ship page).
How is Celestyal Journey rated?
Cruise Frog rates Celestyal Journey 2.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (4/5) and lowest on entertainment (1/5).
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