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 Luminosa
Gross Tonnage
Costa Favolosa
114,500 GT
Costa Luminosa
92,720 GT
Length
Costa Favolosa
290 m
Costa Luminosa
292 m
Beam
Costa Favolosa
36 m
Costa Luminosa
32 m
Passengers
Costa Favolosa
3,012
Costa Luminosa
2,260
Crew
Costa Favolosa
1,100
Costa Luminosa
934
Decks
Costa Favolosa
—
Costa Luminosa
—
Year Built
Costa Favolosa
2,011
Costa Luminosa
2,009
Space Ratio
Costa Favolosa
38.0 GT/pax
Costa Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Favolosa
2.74 :1
Costa Luminosa
2.42 :1
| Specification | Costa Favolosa | Costa Luminosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011Winner | 2,009 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 114,500 GTWinner | 92,720 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 292 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,012Winner | 2,260 |
| Crew | 1,100Winner | 934 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.0 GT/pax | 41.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.74:1 | 2.42:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9378474 | 9343132 |
Costa Favolosa is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 23% more than Costa Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Built in 2011, Costa Favolosa is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Costa Luminosa edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Favolosa |
| Capacity | Costa Favolosa |
| Modernity | Costa Favolosa |
| Service | Costa Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Luminosa |
Bottom line: Costa Favolosa 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 Luminosa
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
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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