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 Pacifica
Gross Tonnage
Costa Magica
102,587 GT
Costa Pacifica
114,500 GT
Length
Costa Magica
272 m
Costa Pacifica
290 m
Beam
Costa Magica
36 m
Costa Pacifica
36 m
Passengers
Costa Magica
2,716
Costa Pacifica
3,012
Crew
Costa Magica
1,027
Costa Pacifica
1,110
Decks
Costa Magica
—
Costa Pacifica
—
Year Built
Costa Magica
2,004
Costa Pacifica
2,009
Space Ratio
Costa Magica
37.8 GT/pax
Costa Pacifica
38.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Magica
2.64 :1
Costa Pacifica
2.71 :1
| Specification | Costa Magica | Costa Pacifica |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Fortuna Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,004 | 2,009Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 102,587 GT | 114,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 272 m | 290 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,716 | 3,012Winner |
| Crew | 1,027 | 1,110Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.8 GT/pax | 38.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1Winner | 2.71:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9343156 | 9343144 |
Costa Pacifica is the larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 12% more than Costa Magica's 102,587 GT. Built in 2009, Costa Pacifica is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Pacifica |
| Capacity | Costa Pacifica |
| Modernity | Costa Pacifica |
| Service | Costa Magica |
| Spaciousness | Costa Pacifica |
Bottom line: Costa Pacifica 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 Pacifica
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,012-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,012 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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