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Costa Fortuna vs Norwegian Dawn
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Norwegian Dawn wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Costa Fortuna
Norwegian Dawn
Size
102,587 GT
92,250 GT
Passengers
2,716
2,340
Year built
2003
2002
Crew ratio
2.6 guests per crew
2.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
37.8 GT per guest
39.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
272 m
294 m
From price
No data
$249 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Costa Fortuna is the larger vessel at 102,587 GT, 11% more than Norwegian Dawn's 92,250 GT. Norwegian Dawn edges ahead in service at 2.3 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest. Costa Fortuna accommodates 376 more guests (2,716 vs 2,340), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Norwegian Dawn trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Dawn |
| Capacity | Costa Fortuna |
| Modernity | Costa Fortuna |
| Service | Norwegian Dawn |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Dawn |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Norwegian Dawn |
| Fleet Power | Costa Fortuna |
Bottom line: Norwegian Dawn leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Norwegian Dawn for overall superiority; pick Costa Fortuna if Capacity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Fortuna if
- You want the newer ship (built 2003, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (102,587 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,716 guests)
Choose Norwegian Dawn if
- More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (39.4 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Costa Fortuna | Norwegian Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $249 pp |
| Per night | No data | $50 pp |
| Departing | No data | Nov 15 |
| Duration | No data | 5 nights |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
