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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
Riviera
Gross Tonnage
Costa Deliziosa
92,720 GT
Riviera
66,084 GT
Length
Costa Deliziosa
292 m
Riviera
239 m
Beam
Costa Deliziosa
32 m
Riviera
32 m
Passengers
Costa Deliziosa
2,260
Riviera
1,250
Crew
Costa Deliziosa
934
Riviera
800
Decks
Costa Deliziosa
—
Riviera
—
Year Built
Costa Deliziosa
2,010
Riviera
2,012
Space Ratio
Costa Deliziosa
41.0 GT/pax
Riviera
52.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Deliziosa
2.42 :1
Riviera
1.56 :1
| Specification | Costa Deliziosa | Riviera |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Marina Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010 | 2,012Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GTWinner | 66,084 GT |
| Length | 292 mWinner | 239 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260Winner | 1,250 |
| Crew | 934Winner | 800 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/pax | 52.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1 | 1.56:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Marshall Islands |
| IMO Number | 9398917 | 9438078 |
Costa Deliziosa is the significantly larger vessel at 92,720 GT — 40% more than Riviera's 66,084 GT. Riviera offers more personal space with a space ratio of 52.9 GT per passenger versus 41.0. Built in 2012, Riviera is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Deliziosa |
| Capacity | Costa Deliziosa |
| Modernity | Riviera |
| Service | Riviera |
| Spaciousness | Riviera |
Bottom line: Riviera 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
Riviera
53 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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