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View Deal →Carnival Radiance vs Costa Favolosa
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Costa Favolosa is the larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 13% more than Carnival Radiance's 101,509 GT. Built in 2011, Costa Favolosa is 11 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Radiance edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
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Category
Carnival Radiance
Costa Favolosa
Size
101,509 GT
114,500 GT
Passengers
2,764
3,012
Year Built
2000
2011
Crew Ratio
1:2.5
1:2.7
Space Ratio
36.7
38.0
Decks
—
—
Length
272m
290m
From Price
$271/pp
$1,495.68/pp
Comparison Verdict
Costa Favolosa is the larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 13% more than Carnival Radiance's 101,509 GT. Built in 2011, Costa Favolosa is 11 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Radiance edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Favolosa |
| Capacity | Costa Favolosa |
| Modernity | Costa Favolosa |
| Service | Carnival Radiance |
| Spaciousness | Costa Favolosa |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Costa Favolosa |
| Fleet Power | Costa Favolosa |
Bottom line: Costa Favolosa leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Costa Favolosa for overall superiority; pick Carnival Radiance if Service matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Radiance if...
- Better service ratio (2.5:1 crew ratio)
- Save $1,224.68/person on sailings
Choose Costa Favolosa if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2011, 11yr newer)
- Size matters to you (114,500 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,012 guests)
- More space per guest (38.0 GT/pax)
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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?
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