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 Favolosa
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Luminosa
92,720 GT
Costa Favolosa
114,500 GT
Length
Carnival Luminosa
294 m
Costa Favolosa
290 m
Beam
Carnival Luminosa
32.2 m
Costa Favolosa
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Luminosa
2,260
Costa Favolosa
3,012
Crew
Carnival Luminosa
926
Costa Favolosa
1,100
Decks
Carnival Luminosa
12
Costa Favolosa
—
Year Built
Carnival Luminosa
2,009
Costa Favolosa
2,011
Space Ratio
Carnival Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Costa Favolosa
38.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Luminosa
2.44 :1
Costa Favolosa
2.74 :1
| Specification | Carnival Luminosa | Costa Favolosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,011Winner |
| 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 | 9378474 |
Costa Favolosa is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 23% more than Carnival Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Built in 2011, Costa Favolosa is 2 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 Favolosa |
| Capacity | Costa Favolosa |
| Modernity | Costa Favolosa |
| Service | Carnival Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Luminosa |
Bottom line: Costa Favolosa 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 Favolosa
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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