MS Celestyal Olympia was a cruise ship owned by the Cyprus-based Celestyal Cruises, formerly Louis Cruise Lines. In April 2012 she was named Louis Olympia after operating as the Thomson Destiny for Thomson Cruises. Celestyal Olympia entered service in 1982. Celestyal Olympia is an ex-Song of America-class cruise ship operated by Celestyal Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Celestyal Olympia with other Celestyal Cruises ships before booking.
Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship Guide
Celestyal Cruises · ex-Song of America-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
Celestyal Olympia at a glanceCelestyal Cruisesex-Song of AmericaSeaDays guide
Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Celestyal Cruises
- Ship class
- ex-Song of America
- Entered service
- 1982
- Gross tonnage
- 37,670 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 1,660 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 600
- Length
- 215 m
- Beam
- 28 m
What makes this ship notable
MS Celestyal Olympia was a cruise ship owned by the Cyprus-based Celestyal Cruises, formerly Louis Cruise Lines. In April 2012 she was named Louis Olympia after operating as the Thomson Destiny for Thomson Cruises. She has since sailed for Louis Cruises as MS Louis Olympia, and as MS Celestyal Olympia since 2014.
Highlights
- MS Celestyal Olympia was a cruise ship owned by the Cyprus-based Celestyal Cruises, formerly Louis Cruise Lines.
- In April 2012 she was named Louis Olympia after operating as the Thomson Destiny for Thomson Cruises.
- She has since sailed for Louis Cruises as MS Louis Olympia, and as MS Celestyal Olympia since 2014.
Practical planning
Use Celestyal Olympia’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 Olympia in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Celestyal Olympia?
Celestyal Olympia is operated by Celestyal Cruises.
When did Celestyal Olympia enter service?
Celestyal Olympia entered service in 1982.
What class is Celestyal Olympia?
Celestyal Olympia is an ex-Song of America-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Celestyal Olympia carry?
Catalog capacity is 1,660 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Celestyal Olympia?
Verified catalog specs list Celestyal Olympia at 37,670 GT, 215 m long, 28 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Celestyal Olympia?
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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