$537/person
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Carnival Dream vs Costa Pacifica
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Dream wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Carnival Dream
Costa Pacifica
Size
130,000 GT
114,500 GT
Passengers
3,646
3,012
Year built
2009
2009
Crew ratio
2.7 guests per crew
2.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
35.7 GT per guest
38.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
306 m
290 m
From price
$537 pp
$517 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Dream is the larger vessel at 130,000 GT, 14% more than Costa Pacifica's 114,500 GT. Carnival Dream accommodates 634 more guests (3,646 vs 3,012), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Costa Pacifica trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere. At 306 m, Carnival Dream stretches 16 m longer than Costa Pacifica's 290 m, a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Dream |
| Capacity | Carnival Dream |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | Carnival Dream |
| Spaciousness | Costa Pacifica |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Carnival Dream |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Dream |
Bottom line: Carnival Dream leads 5–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Dream for overall superiority; pick Costa Pacifica if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Dream if
- Size matters to you (130,000 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,646 guests)
- More crew per guest (2.7 guests per crew)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Dream | Costa Pacifica |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $537 pp | $517 pp |
| Per night | No data | $74 pp |
| Departing | Oct 31 | Nov 2 |
| Duration | null nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
