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Celestyal Journey

Celestyal Journey

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Longest voyage — 14 nights visiting 13 ports on Celestyal Journey.

By the numbers

55,877 GT

Tonnage

1,260

Guests

2023

Built

10

Decks

630

Cabins

752ft

Length · 229 m

$549 pp

Fares from

$1,429 pp

Median fare

More specifications

597

Crew

5 star

Rating

About Celestyal Journey

If you’re looking for a longer adventure, the Celestyal Journey ship offers seven-night 'Idyllic Greece' and 'Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia' cruises, which can be enjoyed together as a 14-night trip. Plus a seven-night 'Desert Days' cruise across the Arabian Gulf Journey on the largest star in our fleet to destinations other cruise ships can’t reach. Celestyal Journey has everything you need to relax and refresh when you’re not exploring one of our dazzling destinations. Sun-soaked decks, refreshing pools and a whole floor dedicated to your wellbeing . An array of restaurants, welcoming bars, a fun-filled program of entertainment, and a choice of cabins with cozy beds to sink into at the end of a busy day.

Where Celestyal Journey sails

Mediterranean (73) destination guide Search Mediterranean cruises on Celestyal Journey Eastern Mediterranean (1) destination guide Search Eastern Mediterranean cruises on Celestyal Journey

Ports Celestyal Journey visits

Athens (Piraeus), Greece (74) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Athens (Piraeus), Greece Aghios Nikolaos,Crete (63) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Aghios Nikolaos,Crete Kusadasi (63) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Kusadasi Mykonos (63) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Mykonos Rhodes (63) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Rhodes Santorini (63) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Santorini Milos, Greece (61) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Milos, Greece Bari (27) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Bari Corfu (27) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Corfu Dubrovnik (27) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Dubrovnik Kefalonia (27) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Kefalonia Kotor (27) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Kotor Olympia (Katakolon), Greece (27) port guide Search cruises on Celestyal Journey visiting Olympia (Katakolon), Greece

Ship gallery

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Frequently asked questions

What is Celestyal Journey?
Celestyal Journey is a Statendam-class ship completed in 1994 for Holland America Line as Ryndam, later renamed Pacific Aria for P&O Cruises Australia, and acquired by Celestyal Cruises in 2023. After a $21 million refurbishment, she entered Mediterranean service for Celestyal and was chartered by Phoenix Reisen in late 2023.
Where does Celestyal Journey sail?
Celestyal Journey operates in the Mediterranean under Celestyal Cruises, also available for charter. In December 2023 she was chartered by Phoenix Reisen for the first section of their world voyage, sailing to Cape Town. Arabian Gulf itineraries planned for early 2026 were canceled when the Iran conflict broke out, while the ship was docked in Doha, Qatar.
What is the history of Celestyal Journey?
Ryndam was ordered by Holland America Line in November 1989 alongside two sister ships, built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone (hull 5883), launched 1 November 1993, and completed 9 September 1994. She was christened by Madeleine Arison. After 21 years with Holland America she was transferred to P&O Cruises Australia in 2015 as Pacific Aria, then sold in 2020 to Seajets and renamed Aegean Goddess. Celestyal Cruises acquired her in 2023, conducting a $21 million overhaul before entering Mediterranean service.
Which cruise line operates Celestyal Journey?
Celestyal Journey is operated by Celestyal Cruises.
When was Celestyal Journey built?
Celestyal Journey was built in 1994.
How much does a cruise on Celestyal Journey cost?
Fares start at $549 per person. The median fare across 73 upcoming sailings is $1,429 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Celestyal Journey?
Celestyal Journey is a Statendam-class ship completed in 1994 for Holland America Line as Ryndam, later renamed Pacific Aria for P&O Cruises Australia, and acquired by Celestyal Cruises in 2023. After a $21 million refurbishment, she entered Mediterranean service for Celestyal and was chartered by Phoenix Reisen in late 2023.
Where does Celestyal Journey sail?
Celestyal Journey operates in the Mediterranean under Celestyal Cruises, also available for charter. In December 2023 she was chartered by Phoenix Reisen for the first section of their world voyage, sailing to Cape Town. Arabian Gulf itineraries planned for early 2026 were canceled when the Iran conflict broke out, while the ship was docked in Doha, Qatar.
What is the history of Celestyal Journey?
Ryndam was ordered by Holland America Line in November 1989 alongside two sister ships, built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone (hull 5883), launched 1 November 1993, and completed 9 September 1994. She was christened by Madeleine Arison. After 21 years with Holland America she was transferred to P&O Cruises Australia in 2015 as Pacific Aria, then sold in 2020 to Seajets and renamed Aegean Goddess. Celestyal Cruises acquired her in 2023, conducting a $21 million overhaul before entering Mediterranean service.
Which cruise line operates Celestyal Journey?
Celestyal Journey is operated by Celestyal Cruises.
When was Celestyal Journey built?
Celestyal Journey was built in 1994.
How much does a cruise on Celestyal Journey cost?
Fares start at $549 per person. The median fare across 73 upcoming sailings is $1,429 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.