Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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
Enchantment of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Costa Favolosa
114,500 GT
Enchantment of the Seas
82,910 GT
Length
Costa Favolosa
290 m
Enchantment of the Seas
301 m
Beam
Costa Favolosa
36 m
Enchantment of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Costa Favolosa
3,012
Enchantment of the Seas
2,730
Crew
Costa Favolosa
1,100
Enchantment of the Seas
840
Decks
Costa Favolosa
—
Enchantment of the Seas
—
Year Built
Costa Favolosa
2,011
Enchantment of the Seas
1,997
Space Ratio
Costa Favolosa
38.0 GT/pax
Enchantment of the Seas
30.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Favolosa
2.74 :1
Enchantment of the Seas
3.25 :1
| Specification | Costa Favolosa | Enchantment of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Concordia Class | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011Winner | 1,997 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 114,500 GTWinner | 82,910 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 301 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,012Winner | 2,730 |
| Crew | 1,100Winner | 840 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.0 GT/paxWinner | 30.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.74:1Winner | 3.25:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Italy | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9378474 | 9074927 |
Costa Favolosa is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 38% more than Enchantment of the Seas's 82,910 GT. Costa Favolosa offers more personal space with a space ratio of 38.0 GT per passenger versus 30.4. Built in 2011, Costa Favolosa is 14 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Favolosa |
| Capacity | Costa Favolosa |
| Modernity | Costa Favolosa |
| Service | Costa Favolosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Favolosa |
Bottom line: Costa Favolosa wins more categories (5 vs 0), 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
Enchantment of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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 mWinner | 7.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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