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 Serena
Gross Tonnage
Costa Mediterranea
86,000 GT
Costa Serena
114,500 GT
Length
Costa Mediterranea
292 m
Costa Serena
290 m
Beam
Costa Mediterranea
32 m
Costa Serena
35.5 m
Passengers
Costa Mediterranea
2,680
Costa Serena
3,780
Crew
Costa Mediterranea
902
Costa Serena
1,100
Decks
Costa Mediterranea
—
Costa Serena
14
Year Built
Costa Mediterranea
2,003
Costa Serena
2,007
Space Ratio
Costa Mediterranea
32.1 GT/pax
Costa Serena
30.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Mediterranea
2.97 :1
Costa Serena
3.44 :1
| Specification | Costa Mediterranea | Costa Serena |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Spirit Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,007Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 86,000 GT | 114,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 292 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 35.5 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,680 | 3,780Winner |
| Crew | 902 | 1,100Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.1 GT/paxWinner | 30.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.97:1Winner | 3.44:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9283464 | Tf1ba6e887 |
Costa Serena is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 33% more than Costa Mediterranea's 86,000 GT. Built in 2007, Costa Serena is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Costa Mediterranea edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.0:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Serena |
| Capacity | Costa Serena |
| Modernity | Costa Serena |
| Service | Costa Mediterranea |
| Spaciousness | Costa Mediterranea |
Bottom line: Costa Serena wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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 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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