Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Journey
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $839
Ship comparison
Celestyal Journey vs Zaandam
Holland America Line
Zaandam
- Cruises
- 24
- From
- $509
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celestyal Journey is a mid-size Celestyal Cruises ship carrying 1,258 passengers. Zaandam is a mid-size Holland America Line ship carrying 1,432 passengers, in service since 2000. Celestyal Journey has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Zaandam if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $509 (vs $839).
Celestyal Journey does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celestyal Journey | Zaandam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celestyal Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 55,877 | 61,396 |
| Passengers | 1,258 | 1,432 |
| Crew | — | 615 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.4 (better) | 42.9 |
| Decks | — | 10 |
| Length | 719 ft | 781 ft |
| Beam | — | 106 ft |
| Speed | — | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 16 | 24 |
| Upcoming sailings | 113 | 61 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 14 nights | 4 to 90 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $839 | $509 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Celestyal Journey has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Journey
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $839.
Holland America Line
Zaandam
Since its launch in 2000, ms Zaandam from Holland America Line has been trying to help make cruising go younger. Combining rock and roll memorabilia with traditional art pieces and baroque-style decoration, this mid-size ship is attempting to bring luxury cruising to the millennial set.
Highlights
- Greenhouse Spa offers grotto spaces with wet and dry options, as well as sauna and massage
- Pinnacle Grill offers high-end Northwestern favorites.
- The Culinary Arts Center offers state-of-the-art cooking classes with culinary specialists.
- Rock and roll memorabilia, including from the Rolling Stones, Queen and Iggy Pop, are scattered throughout the ship.
Sailing now
24 cruises on sale, from $509.
Questions
Celestyal Journey or Zaandam?
Which is bigger, Celestyal Journey or Zaandam?
Zaandam is bigger at 61,396 gross tons, against 55,877 gross tons for Celestyal Journey. Celestyal Journey carries 1,258 passengers and Zaandam carries 1,432.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celestyal Journey, with 44.4 gross tons per passenger against 42.9 on Zaandam. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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