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 Fortuna
Costa Luminosa
Gross Tonnage
Costa Fortuna
102,587 GT
Costa Luminosa
92,720 GT
Length
Costa Fortuna
272 m
Costa Luminosa
292 m
Beam
Costa Fortuna
36 m
Costa Luminosa
32 m
Passengers
Costa Fortuna
2,716
Costa Luminosa
2,260
Crew
Costa Fortuna
1,027
Costa Luminosa
934
Decks
Costa Fortuna
—
Costa Luminosa
—
Year Built
Costa Fortuna
2,003
Costa Luminosa
2,009
Space Ratio
Costa Fortuna
37.8 GT/pax
Costa Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Fortuna
2.64 :1
Costa Luminosa
2.42 :1
| Specification | Costa Fortuna | Costa Luminosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Fortuna Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,009Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 102,587 GTWinner | 92,720 GT |
| Length | 272 m | 292 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,716Winner | 2,260 |
| Crew | 1,027Winner | 934 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.8 GT/pax | 41.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 2.42:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9320544 | 9343132 |
Costa Fortuna is the larger vessel at 102,587 GT — 11% more than Costa Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Built in 2009, Costa Luminosa is 6 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 Luminosa |
| Capacity | Costa Fortuna |
| Modernity | Costa Luminosa |
| Service | Costa Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Luminosa |
Bottom line: Costa Luminosa wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Costa Fortuna
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Costa Luminosa
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.3 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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