Spots going fastCosta Fascinosa vs Costa Fortuna
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Costa Fascinosa is the larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 12% more than Costa Fortuna's 102,587 GT. Built in 2012, Costa Fascinosa is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Costa Fortuna edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 6 – 1
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Category
Costa Fascinosa
Costa Fortuna
Size
114,500 GT
102,587 GT
Passengers
3,012
2,716
Year Built
2012
2003
Crew Ratio
1:2.7
1:2.6
Space Ratio
38.0
37.8
Decks
—
—
Length
290m
272m
From Price
$1,031/pp
$953/pp
Comparison Verdict
Costa Fascinosa is the larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 12% more than Costa Fortuna's 102,587 GT. Built in 2012, Costa Fascinosa is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Costa Fortuna edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Fascinosa |
| Capacity | Costa Fascinosa |
| Modernity | Costa Fascinosa |
| Service | Costa Fortuna |
| Spaciousness | Costa Fascinosa |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Costa Fascinosa |
| Fleet Power | Costa Fascinosa |
Bottom line: Costa Fascinosa leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Costa Fascinosa for overall superiority; pick Costa Fortuna if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Fascinosa if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2012, 9yr newer)
- Size matters to you (114,500 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,012 guests)
- More space per guest (38.0 GT/pax)
Choose Costa Fortuna if...
- Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
- Save $78/person on sailings
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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?
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