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.
Celestyal Journey Cruise Ship Guide
Celestyal Cruises · ex-Statendam / Pacific Aria-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
Celestyal Journey at a glanceOverview
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
- 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.
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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