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Costa Fascinosa vs MSC Magnifica
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Costa Fascinosa wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Costa Fascinosa
MSC Magnifica
Size
114,500 GT
95,128 GT
Passengers
3,012
2,518
Year built
2012
2010
Crew ratio
2.7 guests per crew
2.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
38.0 GT per guest
37.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
290 m
293 m
From price
$243 pp
$627 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Costa Fascinosa is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT, 20% more than MSC Magnifica's 95,128 GT. Built in 2012, Costa Fascinosa is 2 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC Magnifica edges ahead in service at 2.4 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Fascinosa |
| Capacity | Costa Fascinosa |
| Modernity | Costa Fascinosa |
| Service | MSC Magnifica |
| Spaciousness | Costa Fascinosa |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | MSC Magnifica |
| Fleet Power | Costa Fascinosa |
Bottom line: Costa Fascinosa leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Costa Fascinosa for overall superiority; pick MSC Magnifica if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Fascinosa if
- You want the newer ship (built 2012, 2 years newer)
- Size matters to you (114,500 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,012 guests)
- More space per guest (38.0 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Costa Fascinosa | MSC Magnifica |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $243 pp | $627 pp |
| Per night | $61 pp | $78 pp |
| Departing | Oct 30 | Nov 5 |
| Duration | 4 nights | 8 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
