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 Splendor
Costa Deliziosa
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Splendor
113,323 GT
Costa Deliziosa
92,720 GT
Length
Carnival Splendor
290 m
Costa Deliziosa
292 m
Beam
Carnival Splendor
38 m
Costa Deliziosa
32 m
Passengers
Carnival Splendor
3,012
Costa Deliziosa
2,260
Crew
Carnival Splendor
1,150
Costa Deliziosa
934
Decks
Carnival Splendor
13
Costa Deliziosa
—
Year Built
Carnival Splendor
2,008
Costa Deliziosa
2,010
Space Ratio
Carnival Splendor
37.6 GT/pax
Costa Deliziosa
41.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Splendor
2.62 :1
Costa Deliziosa
2.42 :1
| Specification | Carnival Splendor | Costa Deliziosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008 | 2,010Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 113,323 GTWinner | 92,720 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 292 mWinner |
| Beam | 38 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,012Winner | 2,260 |
| Crew | 1,150Winner | 934 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.6 GT/pax | 41.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1 | 2.42:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9333163 | 9398917 |
Carnival Splendor is the significantly larger vessel at 113,323 GT — 22% more than Costa Deliziosa's 92,720 GT. Built in 2010, Costa Deliziosa is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Costa Deliziosa edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Splendor |
| Capacity | Carnival Splendor |
| Modernity | Costa Deliziosa |
| Service | Costa Deliziosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Deliziosa |
Bottom line: Costa Deliziosa wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Splendor
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,012-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,012 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Costa Deliziosa
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Free cancellation on most rooms
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.5 mWinner | 8.1 m |
| Decks | 13 | — |
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