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 Magica
Costa Mediterranea
Gross Tonnage
Costa Magica
102,587 GT
Costa Mediterranea
86,000 GT
Length
Costa Magica
272 m
Costa Mediterranea
292 m
Beam
Costa Magica
36 m
Costa Mediterranea
32 m
Passengers
Costa Magica
2,716
Costa Mediterranea
2,680
Crew
Costa Magica
1,027
Costa Mediterranea
902
Decks
Costa Magica
—
Costa Mediterranea
—
Year Built
Costa Magica
2,004
Costa Mediterranea
2,003
Space Ratio
Costa Magica
37.8 GT/pax
Costa Mediterranea
32.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Magica
2.64 :1
Costa Mediterranea
2.97 :1
| Specification | Costa Magica | Costa Mediterranea |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Fortuna Class | Spirit Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,004Winner | 2,003 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 102,587 GTWinner | 86,000 GT |
| Length | 272 m | 292 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,716Winner | 2,680 |
| Crew | 1,027Winner | 902 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.8 GT/paxWinner | 32.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1Winner | 2.97:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9343156 | 9283464 |
Costa Magica is the larger vessel at 102,587 GT — 19% more than Costa Mediterranea's 86,000 GT. Costa Magica offers more personal space with a space ratio of 37.8 GT per passenger versus 32.1. Costa Magica edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Mediterranea |
| Capacity | Costa Magica |
| Modernity | Costa Magica |
| Service | Costa Magica |
| Spaciousness | Costa Magica |
Bottom line: Costa Magica wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Costa Magica
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Costa Mediterranea
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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| Decks | — | — |
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