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Carnival Legend vs Costa Mediterranea
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Costa Mediterranea wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Carnival Legend
Costa Mediterranea
Size
85,920 GT
86,000 GT
Passengers
2,124
2,680
Year built
2002
2003
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
3.0 guests per crew
Space ratio
40.5 GT per guest
32.1 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
290 m
292 m
From price
$454 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Legend offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.5 GT per passenger versus 32.1. Carnival Legend edges ahead in service at 2.3 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest. Costa Mediterranea accommodates 556 more guests (2,680 vs 2,124), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Carnival Legend trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Mediterranea |
| Capacity | Costa Mediterranea |
| Modernity | Costa Mediterranea |
| Service | Carnival Legend |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Legend |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Costa Mediterranea |
| Fleet Power | Costa Mediterranea |
Bottom line: Costa Mediterranea leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Costa Mediterranea for overall superiority; pick Carnival Legend if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Legend if
- More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (40.5 GT per guest)
Choose Costa Mediterranea if
- You want the newer ship (built 2003, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (86,000 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,680 guests)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Legend | Costa Mediterranea |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $454 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | No data | No data |
| Departing | Nov 16 | No data |
| Duration | null nights | No data |
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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.
