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View Deal →Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Fortuna
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Costa Fortuna is the larger vessel at 102,587 GT — 11% more than Carnival Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Built in 2009, Carnival Luminosa is 6 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.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Carnival Luminosa
Costa Fortuna
Size
92,720 GT
102,587 GT
Passengers
2,260
2,716
Year Built
2009
2003
Crew Ratio
1:2.4
1:2.6
Space Ratio
41.0
37.8
Decks
12
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Length
294m
272m
From Price
$505/pp
$953/pp
Comparison Verdict
Costa Fortuna is the larger vessel at 102,587 GT — 11% more than Carnival Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Built in 2009, Carnival Luminosa is 6 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 | Carnival Luminosa |
| Capacity | Costa Fortuna |
| Modernity | Carnival Luminosa |
| Service | Carnival Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Luminosa |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Carnival Luminosa |
| Fleet Power | Costa Fortuna |
Bottom line: Carnival Luminosa leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Luminosa for overall superiority; pick Costa Fortuna if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Luminosa if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2009, 6yr newer)
- Better service ratio (2.4:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (41.0 GT/pax)
- Save $448/person on sailings
Choose Costa Fortuna if...
- Size matters to you (102,587 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,716 guests)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
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.
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
