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 Victoria
Gross Tonnage
Costa Mediterranea
86,000 GT
Costa Victoria
75,166 GT
Length
Costa Mediterranea
292 m
Costa Victoria
253 m
Beam
Costa Mediterranea
32 m
Costa Victoria
32 m
Passengers
Costa Mediterranea
2,680
Costa Victoria
1,928
Crew
Costa Mediterranea
902
Costa Victoria
766
Decks
Costa Mediterranea
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Costa Victoria
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Year Built
Costa Mediterranea
2,003
Costa Victoria
1,996
Space Ratio
Costa Mediterranea
32.1 GT/pax
Costa Victoria
39.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Mediterranea
2.97 :1
Costa Victoria
2.52 :1
| Specification | Costa Mediterranea | Costa Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Spirit Class | Victoria Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 86,000 GTWinner | 75,166 GT |
| Length | 292 mWinner | 253 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,680Winner | 1,928 |
| Crew | 902Winner | 766 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.1 GT/pax | 39.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.97:1 | 2.52:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Bremer Vulkan |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9283464 | 9283452 |
Costa Mediterranea is the larger vessel at 86,000 GT — 14% more than Costa Victoria's 75,166 GT. Costa Victoria offers more personal space with a space ratio of 39.0 GT per passenger versus 32.1. Built in 2003, Costa Mediterranea is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Mediterranea |
| Capacity | Costa Mediterranea |
| Modernity | Costa Mediterranea |
| Service | Costa Victoria |
| Spaciousness | Costa Victoria |
Bottom line: Costa Mediterranea 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 Victoria
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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