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 Serena
Gross Tonnage
Costa Luminosa
92,720 GT
Costa Serena
114,500 GT
Length
Costa Luminosa
292 m
Costa Serena
290 m
Beam
Costa Luminosa
32 m
Costa Serena
35.5 m
Passengers
Costa Luminosa
2,260
Costa Serena
3,780
Crew
Costa Luminosa
934
Costa Serena
1,100
Decks
Costa Luminosa
—
Costa Serena
14
Year Built
Costa Luminosa
2,009
Costa Serena
2,007
Space Ratio
Costa Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Costa Serena
30.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Luminosa
2.42 :1
Costa Serena
3.44 :1
| Specification | Costa Luminosa | Costa Serena |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009Winner | 2,007 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GT | 114,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 292 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 35.5 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260 | 3,780Winner |
| Crew | 934 | 1,100Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/paxWinner | 30.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1Winner | 3.44:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9343132 | Tf1ba6e887 |
Costa Serena is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 23% more than Costa Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Costa Luminosa offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.0 GT per passenger versus 30.3. Built in 2009, Costa Luminosa is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Serena |
| Capacity | Costa Serena |
| Modernity | Costa Luminosa |
| Service | Costa Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Costa Luminosa |
Bottom line: Costa Luminosa wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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 Serena
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,780-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,780 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | 14 |
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