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 Fascinosa
Costa Victoria
Gross Tonnage
Costa Fascinosa
114,500 GT
Costa Victoria
75,166 GT
Length
Costa Fascinosa
290 m
Costa Victoria
253 m
Beam
Costa Fascinosa
36 m
Costa Victoria
32 m
Passengers
Costa Fascinosa
3,012
Costa Victoria
1,928
Crew
Costa Fascinosa
1,100
Costa Victoria
766
Decks
Costa Fascinosa
—
Costa Victoria
—
Year Built
Costa Fascinosa
2,012
Costa Victoria
1,996
Space Ratio
Costa Fascinosa
38.0 GT/pax
Costa Victoria
39.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Fascinosa
2.74 :1
Costa Victoria
2.52 :1
| Specification | Costa Fascinosa | Costa Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Victoria Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,012Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 114,500 GTWinner | 75,166 GT |
| Length | 290 mWinner | 253 m |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,012Winner | 1,928 |
| Crew | 1,100Winner | 766 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.0 GT/pax | 39.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.74:1 | 2.52:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Bremer Vulkan |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9479864 | 9283452 |
Costa Fascinosa is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 52% more than Costa Victoria's 75,166 GT. Built in 2012, Costa Fascinosa is 16 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Costa Victoria edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Fascinosa |
| Capacity | Costa Fascinosa |
| Modernity | Costa Fascinosa |
| Service | Costa Victoria |
| Spaciousness | Costa Victoria |
Bottom line: Costa Fascinosa wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Costa Fascinosa
Large 3,012-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,012 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Costa Victoria
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.3 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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