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 Mediterranea
Gross Tonnage
Costa Luminosa
92,720 GT
Costa Mediterranea
86,000 GT
Length
Costa Luminosa
292 m
Costa Mediterranea
292 m
Beam
Costa Luminosa
32 m
Costa Mediterranea
32 m
Passengers
Costa Luminosa
2,260
Costa Mediterranea
2,680
Crew
Costa Luminosa
934
Costa Mediterranea
902
Decks
Costa Luminosa
—
Costa Mediterranea
—
Year Built
Costa Luminosa
2,009
Costa Mediterranea
2,003
Space Ratio
Costa Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Costa Mediterranea
32.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Luminosa
2.42 :1
Costa Mediterranea
2.97 :1
| Specification | Costa Luminosa | Costa Mediterranea |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Spirit Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009Winner | 2,003 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GTWinner | 86,000 GT |
| Length | 292 m | 292 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260 | 2,680Winner |
| Crew | 934Winner | 902 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/paxWinner | 32.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1Winner | 2.97:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9343132 | 9283464 |
Costa Luminosa is the larger vessel at 92,720 GT — 8% more than Costa Mediterranea's 86,000 GT. Costa Luminosa offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.0 GT per passenger versus 32.1. Built in 2009, Costa Luminosa is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Luminosa |
| Capacity | Costa Mediterranea |
| 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 Mediterranea
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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