$586/person
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Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Serena
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Level at 4–4 across 8 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Carnival Luminosa
Costa Serena
Size
92,720 GT
114,500 GT
Passengers
2,260
3,780
Year built
2009
2007
Crew ratio
2.4 guests per crew
3.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
41.0 GT per guest
30.3 GT per guest
Decks
12
14
Length
294 m
290 m
From price
$586 pp
$1,513 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Costa Serena is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT, 23% more than Carnival Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Carnival Luminosa offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.0 GT per passenger versus 30.3. Built in 2009, Carnival Luminosa is 2 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Serena |
| Capacity | Costa Serena |
| Modernity | Carnival Luminosa |
| Service | Carnival Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Luminosa |
| Decks | Costa Serena |
| Length | Carnival Luminosa |
| Fleet Power | Costa Serena |
Bottom line: Carnival Luminosa and Costa Serena split 4–4. Choose Carnival Luminosa if modernity is your priority; choose Costa Serena if size matters more.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Luminosa if
- You want the newer ship (built 2009, 2 years newer)
- More crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (41.0 GT per guest)
Choose Costa Serena if
- Size matters to you (114,500 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,780 guests)
- More decks to explore (14 decks)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Luminosa | Costa Serena |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $586 pp | $1,513 pp |
| Per night | No data | $168 pp |
| Departing | Dec 14 | Jan 5 |
| Duration | null nights | 9 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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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.
