Celestyal Journey Cruise Ship Guide

Celestyal Cruises · ex-Statendam / Pacific Aria-class cruise ship

Celestyal Journey at a glance

Ship planning snapshot

Celestyal Journey at a glance
Celestyal Cruisesex-Statendam / Pacific AriaSeaDays guide

Overview

Celestyal Journey is a cruise ship completed in 1994 and initially sailed for Holland America Line as Ryndam. In 2023 she was resold to Celestyal Cruises and renamed Celestyal Journey. Celestyal Journey entered service in 1994. Celestyal Journey is an ex-Statendam / Pacific Aria-class cruise ship operated by Celestyal Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Celestyal Journey with other Celestyal Cruises ships before booking.

Key facts

Cruise line
Celestyal Cruises
Ship class
ex-Statendam / Pacific Aria
Entered service
1994
Gross tonnage
55,819 GT
Passenger capacity
1,260 (lower berth / double occupancy)
Crew
500
Length
220 m
Beam
31 m

What makes this ship notable

Celestyal Journey is a cruise ship completed in 1994 and initially sailed for Holland America Line as Ryndam. In 2023 she was resold to Celestyal Cruises and renamed Celestyal Journey. In December 2023, Celestyal Journey was chartered by the German-based cruise line, Phoenix Reisen.

Highlights

Practical planning

Use Celestyal Journey’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Celestyal Cruises for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Celestyal Journey in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.

Frequently asked questions

What cruise line operates Celestyal Journey?

Celestyal Journey is operated by Celestyal Cruises.

When did Celestyal Journey enter service?

Celestyal Journey entered service in 1994.

What class is Celestyal Journey?

Celestyal Journey is an ex-Statendam / Pacific Aria-class cruise ship.

How many passengers does Celestyal Journey carry?

Catalog capacity is 1,260 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.

How large is Celestyal Journey?

Verified catalog specs list Celestyal Journey at 55,819 GT, 220 m long, 31 m beam.

Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Celestyal Journey?

This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.

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