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 Favolosa
Costa Firenze
Gross Tonnage
Costa Favolosa
114,500 GT
Costa Firenze
135,225 GT
Length
Costa Favolosa
290 m
Costa Firenze
323 m
Beam
Costa Favolosa
36 m
Costa Firenze
37 m
Passengers
Costa Favolosa
3,012
Costa Firenze
4,232
Crew
Costa Favolosa
1,100
Costa Firenze
1,400
Decks
Costa Favolosa
—
Costa Firenze
—
Year Built
Costa Favolosa
2,011
Costa Firenze
2,021
Space Ratio
Costa Favolosa
38.0 GT/pax
Costa Firenze
31.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Favolosa
2.74 :1
Costa Firenze
3.02 :1
| Specification | Costa Favolosa | Costa Firenze |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Venezia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 114,500 GT | 135,225 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 323 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 m | 37 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,012 | 4,232Winner |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,400Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.0 GT/paxWinner | 31.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.74:1Winner | 3.02:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9378474 | 9765470 |
Costa Firenze is the larger vessel at 135,225 GT — 18% more than Costa Favolosa's 114,500 GT. Costa Favolosa offers more personal space with a space ratio of 38.0 GT per passenger versus 31.9. Built in 2021, Costa Firenze is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Firenze |
| Capacity | Costa Firenze |
| Modernity | Costa Firenze |
| Service | Costa Favolosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Favolosa |
Bottom line: Costa Firenze wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Costa Favolosa
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 Firenze
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,232-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,232 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.3 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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