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 Magica
Gross Tonnage
Costa Favolosa
114,500 GT
Costa Magica
102,587 GT
Length
Costa Favolosa
290 m
Costa Magica
272 m
Beam
Costa Favolosa
36 m
Costa Magica
36 m
Passengers
Costa Favolosa
3,012
Costa Magica
2,716
Crew
Costa Favolosa
1,100
Costa Magica
1,027
Decks
Costa Favolosa
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Costa Magica
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Year Built
Costa Favolosa
2,011
Costa Magica
2,004
Space Ratio
Costa Favolosa
38.0 GT/pax
Costa Magica
37.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Favolosa
2.74 :1
Costa Magica
2.64 :1
| Specification | Costa Favolosa | Costa Magica |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Fortuna Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011Winner | 2,004 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 114,500 GTWinner | 102,587 GT |
| Length | 290 mWinner | 272 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,012Winner | 2,716 |
| Crew | 1,100Winner | 1,027 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.0 GT/paxWinner | 37.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.74:1 | 2.64:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9378474 | 9343156 |
Costa Favolosa is the larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 12% more than Costa Magica's 102,587 GT. Built in 2011, Costa Favolosa is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Costa Magica edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Favolosa |
| Capacity | Costa Favolosa |
| Modernity | Costa Favolosa |
| Service | Costa Magica |
| Spaciousness | Costa Favolosa |
Bottom line: Costa Favolosa wins more categories (4 vs 1), 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 Magica
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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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