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 Favolosa
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Splendor
113,323 GT
Costa Favolosa
114,500 GT
Length
Carnival Splendor
290 m
Costa Favolosa
290 m
Beam
Carnival Splendor
38 m
Costa Favolosa
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Splendor
3,012
Costa Favolosa
3,012
Crew
Carnival Splendor
1,150
Costa Favolosa
1,100
Decks
Carnival Splendor
13
Costa Favolosa
—
Year Built
Carnival Splendor
2,008
Costa Favolosa
2,011
Space Ratio
Carnival Splendor
37.6 GT/pax
Costa Favolosa
38.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Splendor
2.62 :1
Costa Favolosa
2.74 :1
| Specification | Carnival Splendor | Costa Favolosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008 | 2,011Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 113,323 GT | 114,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 38 mWinner | 36 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,012 | 3,012 |
| Crew | 1,150Winner | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.6 GT/pax | 38.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1Winner | 2.74:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9333163 | 9378474 |
Built in 2011, Costa Favolosa is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Splendor edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Favolosa |
| Capacity | Carnival Splendor |
| Modernity | Costa Favolosa |
| Service | Carnival Splendor |
| Spaciousness | Costa Favolosa |
Bottom line: Costa Favolosa 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 Favolosa
Large 3,012-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,012 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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8.5 mWinner |
8.3 m |
| Decks | 13 | — |
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