Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Arvia
Costa Smeralda
Gross Tonnage
Arvia
184,700 GT
Costa Smeralda
185,010 GT
Length
Arvia
345 m
Costa Smeralda
337 m
Beam
Arvia
42 m
Costa Smeralda
42 m
Passengers
Arvia
5,200
Costa Smeralda
5,224
Crew
Arvia
1,800
Costa Smeralda
1,682
Decks
Arvia
—
Costa Smeralda
—
Year Built
Arvia
2,022
Costa Smeralda
2,019
Space Ratio
Arvia
35.5 GT/pax
Costa Smeralda
35.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Arvia
2.89 :1
Costa Smeralda
3.11 :1
| Specification | Arvia | Costa Smeralda |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Excellence Class | Excellence Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,019 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 184,700 GT | 185,010 GTWinner |
| Length | 345 mWinner | 337 m |
| Beam | 42 m | 42 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,200 | 5,224Winner |
| Crew | 1,800Winner | 1,682 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.5 GT/paxWinner | 35.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.89:1Winner | 3.11:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Turku |
| Flag | United Kingdom | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9855669 | 9785432 |
Built in 2022, Arvia is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Arvia edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.9:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Arvia |
| Capacity | Arvia |
| Modernity | Arvia |
| Service | Arvia |
| Spaciousness | Arvia |
Bottom line: Arvia wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Arvia
Large 5,200-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,200 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Costa Smeralda
Large 5,224-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,224 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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