Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
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)
Carnival Freedom
Costa Victoria
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Freedom
110,000 GT
Costa Victoria
75,166 GT
Length
Carnival Freedom
290 m
Costa Victoria
253 m
Beam
Carnival Freedom
36 m
Costa Victoria
32 m
Passengers
Carnival Freedom
2,974
Costa Victoria
1,928
Crew
Carnival Freedom
1,150
Costa Victoria
766
Decks
Carnival Freedom
—
Costa Victoria
—
Year Built
Carnival Freedom
2,007
Costa Victoria
1,996
Space Ratio
Carnival Freedom
37.0 GT/pax
Costa Victoria
39.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Freedom
2.59 :1
Costa Victoria
2.52 :1
| Specification | Carnival Freedom | Costa Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Conquest Class | Victoria Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GTWinner | 75,166 GT |
| Length | 290 mWinner | 253 m |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,974Winner | 1,928 |
| Crew | 1,150Winner | 766 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.0 GT/pax | 39.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.59:1 | 2.52:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Bremer Vulkan |
| Flag | Panama | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9286274 | 9283452 |
Carnival Freedom is the significantly larger vessel at 110,000 GT — 46% more than Costa Victoria's 75,166 GT. Built in 2007, Carnival Freedom is 11 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Freedom |
| Capacity | Carnival Freedom |
| Modernity | Carnival Freedom |
| Service | Costa Victoria |
| Spaciousness | Costa Victoria |
Bottom line: Carnival Freedom wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Freedom
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Costa Victoria
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.4 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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