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 Pacifica
Costa Serena
Gross Tonnage
Costa Pacifica
114,500 GT
Costa Serena
114,500 GT
Length
Costa Pacifica
290 m
Costa Serena
290 m
Beam
Costa Pacifica
36 m
Costa Serena
35.5 m
Passengers
Costa Pacifica
3,012
Costa Serena
3,780
Crew
Costa Pacifica
1,110
Costa Serena
1,100
Decks
Costa Pacifica
—
Costa Serena
14
Year Built
Costa Pacifica
2,009
Costa Serena
2,007
Space Ratio
Costa Pacifica
38.0 GT/pax
Costa Serena
30.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Pacifica
2.71 :1
Costa Serena
3.44 :1
| Specification | Costa Pacifica | Costa Serena |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009Winner | 2,007 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 114,500 GT | 114,500 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | 35.5 m |
| Draft | 8.3 m | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,012 | 3,780Winner |
| Crew | 1,110Winner | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.0 GT/paxWinner | 30.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.71:1Winner | 3.44:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9343144 | Tf1ba6e887 |
Costa Pacifica offers more personal space with a space ratio of 38.0 GT per passenger versus 30.3. Built in 2009, Costa Pacifica is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Costa Pacifica edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Tie |
| Capacity | Costa Serena |
| Modernity | Costa Pacifica |
| Service | Costa Pacifica |
| Spaciousness | Costa Pacifica |
Bottom line: Costa Pacifica wins more categories (3 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
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
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