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)
Costa Deliziosa
Costa Magica
Gross Tonnage
Costa Deliziosa
92,720 GT
Costa Magica
102,587 GT
Length
Costa Deliziosa
292 m
Costa Magica
272 m
Beam
Costa Deliziosa
32 m
Costa Magica
36 m
Passengers
Costa Deliziosa
2,260
Costa Magica
2,716
Crew
Costa Deliziosa
934
Costa Magica
1,027
Decks
Costa Deliziosa
—
Costa Magica
—
Year Built
Costa Deliziosa
2,010
Costa Magica
2,004
Space Ratio
Costa Deliziosa
41.0 GT/pax
Costa Magica
37.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Deliziosa
2.42 :1
Costa Magica
2.64 :1
| Specification | Costa Deliziosa | Costa Magica |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Fortuna Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010Winner | 2,004 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GT | 102,587 GTWinner |
| Length | 292 mWinner | 272 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260 | 2,716Winner |
| Crew | 934 | 1,027Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/paxWinner | 37.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1Winner | 2.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9398917 | 9343156 |
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 |
Bottom line: Costa Deliziosa wins more categories (4 vs 1), 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 Magica
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.1 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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