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 Luminosa
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Splendor
113,323 GT
Costa Luminosa
92,720 GT
Length
Carnival Splendor
290 m
Costa Luminosa
292 m
Beam
Carnival Splendor
38 m
Costa Luminosa
32 m
Passengers
Carnival Splendor
3,012
Costa Luminosa
2,260
Crew
Carnival Splendor
1,150
Costa Luminosa
934
Decks
Carnival Splendor
13
Costa Luminosa
—
Year Built
Carnival Splendor
2,008
Costa Luminosa
2,009
Space Ratio
Carnival Splendor
37.6 GT/pax
Costa Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Splendor
2.62 :1
Costa Luminosa
2.42 :1
| Specification | Carnival Splendor | Costa Luminosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008 | 2,009Winner |
| 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 | 9343132 |
Carnival Splendor is the significantly larger vessel at 113,323 GT — 22% more than Costa Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Costa Luminosa 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 Luminosa |
| Service | Costa Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Luminosa |
Bottom line: Costa Luminosa 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 Luminosa
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 m | — |
| Decks | 13 | — |
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