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 Serena
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Splendor
113,323 GT
Costa Serena
114,500 GT
Length
Carnival Splendor
290 m
Costa Serena
290 m
Beam
Carnival Splendor
38 m
Costa Serena
35.5 m
Passengers
Carnival Splendor
3,012
Costa Serena
3,780
Crew
Carnival Splendor
1,150
Costa Serena
1,100
Decks
Carnival Splendor
13
Costa Serena
14
Year Built
Carnival Splendor
2,008
Costa Serena
2,007
Space Ratio
Carnival Splendor
37.6 GT/pax
Costa Serena
30.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Splendor
2.62 :1
Costa Serena
3.44 :1
| Specification | Carnival Splendor | Costa Serena |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008Winner | 2,007 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 113,323 GT | 114,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 38 mWinner | 35.5 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,012 | 3,780Winner |
| Crew | 1,150Winner | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.6 GT/paxWinner | 30.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1Winner | 3.44:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9333163 | Tf1ba6e887 |
Carnival Splendor offers more personal space with a space ratio of 37.6 GT per passenger versus 30.3. 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 Serena |
| Capacity | Costa Serena |
| Modernity | Carnival Splendor |
| Service | Carnival Splendor |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Splendor |
Bottom line: Carnival Splendor 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 Serena
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,780-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,780 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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8.3 m |
| Decks | 13 | 14Winner |
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