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 Pacifica
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Splendor
113,323 GT
Costa Pacifica
114,500 GT
Length
Carnival Splendor
290 m
Costa Pacifica
290 m
Beam
Carnival Splendor
38 m
Costa Pacifica
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Splendor
3,012
Costa Pacifica
3,012
Crew
Carnival Splendor
1,150
Costa Pacifica
1,110
Decks
Carnival Splendor
13
Costa Pacifica
—
Year Built
Carnival Splendor
2,008
Costa Pacifica
2,009
Space Ratio
Carnival Splendor
37.6 GT/pax
Costa Pacifica
38.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Splendor
2.62 :1
Costa Pacifica
2.71 :1
| Specification | Carnival Splendor | Costa Pacifica |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT | 114,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 38 mWinner | 36 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,012 | 3,012 |
| Crew | 1,150Winner | 1,110 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.6 GT/pax | 38.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1Winner | 2.71:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9333163 | 9343144 |
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 Pacifica
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,012-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,012 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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8.5 mWinner |
8.3 m |
| Decks | 13 | — |
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