Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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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 Luminosa
Costa Fascinosa
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Luminosa
92,720 GT
Costa Fascinosa
114,500 GT
Length
Carnival Luminosa
294 m
Costa Fascinosa
290 m
Beam
Carnival Luminosa
32.2 m
Costa Fascinosa
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Luminosa
2,260
Costa Fascinosa
3,012
Crew
Carnival Luminosa
926
Costa Fascinosa
1,100
Decks
Carnival Luminosa
12
Costa Fascinosa
—
Year Built
Carnival Luminosa
2,009
Costa Fascinosa
2,012
Space Ratio
Carnival Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Costa Fascinosa
38.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Luminosa
2.44 :1
Costa Fascinosa
2.74 :1
| Specification | Carnival Luminosa | Costa Fascinosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,012Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GT | 114,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 32.2 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260 | 3,012Winner |
| Crew | 926 | 1,100Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/paxWinner | 38.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.44:1Winner | 2.74:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9794892 | 9479864 |
Costa Fascinosa is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 23% more than Carnival Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Built in 2012, Costa Fascinosa is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Luminosa edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Fascinosa |
| Capacity | Costa Fascinosa |
| Modernity | Costa Fascinosa |
| Service | Carnival Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Luminosa |
Bottom line: Costa Fascinosa wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Luminosa
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Costa Fascinosa
Large 3,012-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,012 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 8.2 m | 8.3 mWinner |
| Decks | 12 | — |
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