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 Mediterranea
Costa Pacifica
Gross Tonnage
Costa Mediterranea
86,000 GT
Costa Pacifica
114,500 GT
Length
Costa Mediterranea
292 m
Costa Pacifica
290 m
Beam
Costa Mediterranea
32 m
Costa Pacifica
36 m
Passengers
Costa Mediterranea
2,680
Costa Pacifica
3,012
Crew
Costa Mediterranea
902
Costa Pacifica
1,110
Decks
Costa Mediterranea
—
Costa Pacifica
—
Year Built
Costa Mediterranea
2,003
Costa Pacifica
2,009
Space Ratio
Costa Mediterranea
32.1 GT/pax
Costa Pacifica
38.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Mediterranea
2.97 :1
Costa Pacifica
2.71 :1
| Specification | Costa Mediterranea | Costa Pacifica |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Spirit Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,009Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 86,000 GT | 114,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 292 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,680 | 3,012Winner |
| Crew | 902 | 1,110Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.1 GT/pax | 38.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.97:1 | 2.71:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9283464 | 9343144 |
Costa Pacifica is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 33% more than Costa Mediterranea's 86,000 GT. Costa Pacifica offers more personal space with a space ratio of 38.0 GT per passenger versus 32.1. Built in 2009, Costa Pacifica is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Pacifica |
| Capacity | Costa Pacifica |
| Modernity | Costa Pacifica |
| Service | Costa Pacifica |
| Spaciousness | Costa Pacifica |
Bottom line: Costa Pacifica wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Costa Mediterranea
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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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| Draft | — | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
