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View Deal →Costa Deliziosa vs MSC Lirica
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Costa Deliziosa is the significantly larger vessel at 92,720 GT, 41% more than MSC Lirica'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 7 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 7 – 0
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Category
Costa Deliziosa
MSC Lirica
Size
92,720 GT
65,591 GT
Passengers
2,260
2,150
Year Built
2010
2003
Crew Ratio
1:2.4
1:3.0
Space Ratio
41.0
30.5
Decks
—
—
Length
292m
275m
From Price
$1,329/pp
$825.67/pp
Comparison Verdict
Costa Deliziosa is the significantly larger vessel at 92,720 GT, 41% more than MSC Lirica'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 7 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 |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Costa Deliziosa |
| Fleet Power | Costa Deliziosa |
Bottom line: Costa Deliziosa leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Costa Deliziosa for overall superiority; pick MSC Lirica if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Deliziosa if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2010, 7yr newer)
- Size matters to you (92,720 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,260 guests)
- Better service ratio (2.4:1 crew ratio)
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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?
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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.
