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 Firenze
Costa Mediterranea
Gross Tonnage
Costa Firenze
135,225 GT
Costa Mediterranea
86,000 GT
Length
Costa Firenze
323 m
Costa Mediterranea
292 m
Beam
Costa Firenze
37 m
Costa Mediterranea
32 m
Passengers
Costa Firenze
4,232
Costa Mediterranea
2,680
Crew
Costa Firenze
1,400
Costa Mediterranea
902
Decks
Costa Firenze
—
Costa Mediterranea
—
Year Built
Costa Firenze
2,021
Costa Mediterranea
2,003
Space Ratio
Costa Firenze
31.9 GT/pax
Costa Mediterranea
32.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Firenze
3.02 :1
Costa Mediterranea
2.97 :1
| Specification | Costa Firenze | Costa Mediterranea |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Venezia Class | Spirit Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,003 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 135,225 GTWinner | 86,000 GT |
| Length | 323 mWinner | 292 m |
| Beam | 37 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,232Winner | 2,680 |
| Crew | 1,400Winner | 902 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.9 GT/pax | 32.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.02:1 | 2.97:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9765470 | 9283464 |
Costa Firenze is the significantly larger vessel at 135,225 GT — 57% more than Costa Mediterranea's 86,000 GT. Built in 2021, Costa Firenze is 18 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Firenze |
| Capacity | Costa Firenze |
| Modernity | Costa Firenze |
| Service | Costa Mediterranea |
| Spaciousness | Costa Mediterranea |
Bottom line: Costa Firenze wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Costa Mediterranea
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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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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