Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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 Magica
Gross Tonnage
Costa Fortuna
102,587 GT
Costa Magica
102,587 GT
Length
Costa Fortuna
272 m
Costa Magica
272 m
Beam
Costa Fortuna
36 m
Costa Magica
36 m
Passengers
Costa Fortuna
2,716
Costa Magica
2,716
Crew
Costa Fortuna
1,027
Costa Magica
1,027
Decks
Costa Fortuna
—
Costa Magica
—
Year Built
Costa Fortuna
2,003
Costa Magica
2,004
Space Ratio
Costa Fortuna
37.8 GT/pax
Costa Magica
37.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Fortuna
2.64 :1
Costa Magica
2.64 :1
| Specification | Costa Fortuna | Costa Magica |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Fortuna Class | Fortuna Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,004Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 102,587 GT | 102,587 GT |
| Length | 272 m | 272 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.3 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,716 | 2,716 |
| Crew | 1,027 | 1,027 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.8 GT/pax | 37.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 2.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9320544 | 9343156 |
Costa Fortuna
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
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
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