Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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)
Costa Deliziosa
Costa Favolosa
Gross Tonnage
Costa Deliziosa
92,720 GT
Costa Favolosa
114,500 GT
Length
Costa Deliziosa
292 m
Costa Favolosa
290 m
Beam
Costa Deliziosa
32 m
Costa Favolosa
36 m
Passengers
Costa Deliziosa
2,260
Costa Favolosa
3,012
Crew
Costa Deliziosa
934
Costa Favolosa
1,100
Decks
Costa Deliziosa
—
Costa Favolosa
—
Year Built
Costa Deliziosa
2,010
Costa Favolosa
2,011
Space Ratio
Costa Deliziosa
41.0 GT/pax
Costa Favolosa
38.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Deliziosa
2.42 :1
Costa Favolosa
2.74 :1
| Specification | Costa Deliziosa | Costa Favolosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010 | 2,011Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GT | 114,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 292 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260 | 3,012Winner |
| Crew | 934 | 1,100Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/paxWinner | 38.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1Winner | 2.74:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9398917 | 9378474 |
Costa Favolosa is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 23% more than Costa Deliziosa's 92,720 GT. Costa Deliziosa edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Favolosa |
| Capacity | Costa Favolosa |
| Modernity | Costa Favolosa |
| Service | Costa Deliziosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Deliziosa |
Bottom line: Costa Favolosa wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Costa Deliziosa
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 8.1 m | 8.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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