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View Deal →Costa Deliziosa vs Costa Magica
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Costa Magica is the larger vessel at 102,587 GT, 11% more than Costa Deliziosa's 92,720 GT. Built in 2010, Costa Deliziosa is 6 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Costa Deliziosa edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Costa Deliziosa
Costa Magica
Size
92,720 GT
102,587 GT
Passengers
2,260
2,716
Year Built
2010
2004
Crew Ratio
1:2.4
1:2.6
Space Ratio
41.0
37.8
Decks
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—
Length
292m
272m
From Price
$1,329/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Costa Magica is the larger vessel at 102,587 GT, 11% more than Costa Deliziosa's 92,720 GT. Built in 2010, Costa Deliziosa is 6 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. 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 Deliziosa |
| Capacity | Costa Magica |
| Modernity | Costa Deliziosa |
| Service | Costa Deliziosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Deliziosa |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Costa Deliziosa |
| Fleet Power | Costa Magica |
Bottom line: Costa Deliziosa leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Costa Deliziosa for overall superiority; pick Costa Magica if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Deliziosa if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2010, 6yr newer)
- Better service ratio (2.4:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (41.0 GT/pax)
Choose Costa Magica if...
- Size matters to you (102,587 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,716 guests)
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Sailing Prices
| Costa Deliziosa | Costa Magica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,329 pp | — |
| Departing | Sep 12 | — |
| Duration | 7 nights | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
