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 Luminosa
Costa Magica
Gross Tonnage
Costa Luminosa
92,720 GT
Costa Magica
102,587 GT
Length
Costa Luminosa
292 m
Costa Magica
272 m
Beam
Costa Luminosa
32 m
Costa Magica
36 m
Passengers
Costa Luminosa
2,260
Costa Magica
2,716
Crew
Costa Luminosa
934
Costa Magica
1,027
Decks
Costa Luminosa
—
Costa Magica
—
Year Built
Costa Luminosa
2,009
Costa Magica
2,004
Space Ratio
Costa Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Costa Magica
37.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Luminosa
2.42 :1
Costa Magica
2.64 :1
| Specification | Costa Luminosa | Costa Magica |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Fortuna Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009Winner | 2,004 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GT | 102,587 GTWinner |
| Length | 292 mWinner | 272 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260 | 2,716Winner |
| Crew | 934 | 1,027Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/paxWinner | 37.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1Winner | 2.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9343132 | 9343156 |
Costa Magica is the larger vessel at 102,587 GT — 11% more than Costa Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Built in 2009, Costa Luminosa is 5 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 Magica |
| 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 Luminosa
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
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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