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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
Marina
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Luminosa
92,720 GT
Marina
66,084 GT
Length
Carnival Luminosa
294 m
Marina
239 m
Beam
Carnival Luminosa
32.2 m
Marina
32 m
Passengers
Carnival Luminosa
2,260
Marina
1,250
Crew
Carnival Luminosa
926
Marina
800
Decks
Carnival Luminosa
12
Marina
—
Year Built
Carnival Luminosa
2,009
Marina
2,011
Space Ratio
Carnival Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Marina
52.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Luminosa
2.44 :1
Marina
1.56 :1
| Specification | Carnival Luminosa | Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Oceania Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Marina Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,011Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GTWinner | 66,084 GT |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 239 m |
| Beam | 32.2 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260Winner | 1,250 |
| Crew | 926Winner | 800 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/pax | 52.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.44:1 | 1.56:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Marshall Islands |
| IMO Number | 9794892 | 9438066 |
Carnival Luminosa is the significantly larger vessel at 92,720 GT — 40% more than Marina's 66,084 GT. Marina offers more personal space with a space ratio of 52.9 GT per passenger versus 41.0. Built in 2011, Marina is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Luminosa |
| Capacity | Carnival Luminosa |
| Modernity | Marina |
| Service | Marina |
| Spaciousness | Marina |
Bottom line: Marina 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
Marina
53 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.2 m | 8.4 mWinner |
| Decks | 12 | — |
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