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
MSC Armonia
Gross Tonnage
Costa Deliziosa
92,720 GT
MSC Armonia
65,591 GT
Length
Costa Deliziosa
292 m
MSC Armonia
275 m
Beam
Costa Deliziosa
32 m
MSC Armonia
29 m
Passengers
Costa Deliziosa
2,260
MSC Armonia
2,150
Crew
Costa Deliziosa
934
MSC Armonia
721
Decks
Costa Deliziosa
—
MSC Armonia
—
Year Built
Costa Deliziosa
2,010
MSC Armonia
2,001
Space Ratio
Costa Deliziosa
41.0 GT/pax
MSC Armonia
30.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Deliziosa
2.42 :1
MSC Armonia
2.98 :1
| Specification | Costa Deliziosa | MSC Armonia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Lirica Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GTWinner | 65,591 GT |
| Length | 292 mWinner | 275 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260Winner | 2,150 |
| Crew | 934Winner | 721 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/paxWinner | 30.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1Winner | 2.98:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Italy | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9398917 | 9227787 |
Costa Deliziosa is the significantly larger vessel at 92,720 GT — 41% more than MSC Armonia's 65,591 GT. Costa Deliziosa offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.0 GT per passenger versus 30.5. Built in 2010, Costa Deliziosa is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Deliziosa |
| Capacity | Costa Deliziosa |
| Modernity | Costa Deliziosa |
| Service | Costa Deliziosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Deliziosa |
Bottom line: Costa Deliziosa wins more categories (5 vs 0), 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
MSC Armonia
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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29 m |
| Draft | 8.1 mWinner | 6.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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