Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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 Victoria
Gross Tonnage
Costa Magica
102,587 GT
Costa Victoria
75,166 GT
Length
Costa Magica
272 m
Costa Victoria
253 m
Beam
Costa Magica
36 m
Costa Victoria
32 m
Passengers
Costa Magica
2,716
Costa Victoria
1,928
Crew
Costa Magica
1,027
Costa Victoria
766
Decks
Costa Magica
—
Costa Victoria
—
Year Built
Costa Magica
2,004
Costa Victoria
1,996
Space Ratio
Costa Magica
37.8 GT/pax
Costa Victoria
39.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Magica
2.64 :1
Costa Victoria
2.52 :1
| Specification | Costa Magica | Costa Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Fortuna Class | Victoria Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,004Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 102,587 GTWinner | 75,166 GT |
| Length | 272 mWinner | 253 m |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,716Winner | 1,928 |
| Crew | 1,027Winner | 766 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.8 GT/pax | 39.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 2.52:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Bremer Vulkan |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9343156 | 9283452 |
Costa Magica is the significantly larger vessel at 102,587 GT — 36% more than Costa Victoria's 75,166 GT. Built in 2004, Costa Magica is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Costa Victoria edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Magica |
| Capacity | Costa Magica |
| Modernity | Costa Magica |
| Service | Costa Victoria |
| Spaciousness | Costa Victoria |
Bottom line: Costa Magica wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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 Victoria
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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