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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
MSC Grandiosa is the significantly larger vessel at 181,541 GT, 59% more than Costa Pacifica's 114,500 GT. Costa Pacifica offers more personal space with a space ratio of 38.0 GT per passenger versus 28.7. Built in 2019, MSC Grandiosa is 10 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
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Category
Costa Pacifica
MSC Grandiosa
Size
114,500 GT
181,541 GT
Passengers
3,012
6,334
Year Built
2009
2019
Crew Ratio
1:2.7
1:3.7
Space Ratio
38.0
28.7
Decks
—
—
Length
290m
331m
From Price
$707/pp
$867.6/pp
Comparison Verdict
MSC Grandiosa is the significantly larger vessel at 181,541 GT, 59% more than Costa Pacifica's 114,500 GT. Costa Pacifica offers more personal space with a space ratio of 38.0 GT per passenger versus 28.7. Built in 2019, MSC Grandiosa is 10 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Grandiosa |
| Capacity | MSC Grandiosa |
| Modernity | MSC Grandiosa |
| Service | Costa Pacifica |
| Spaciousness | Costa Pacifica |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | MSC Grandiosa |
| Fleet Power | MSC Grandiosa |
Bottom line: MSC Grandiosa leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Grandiosa for overall superiority; pick Costa Pacifica if Service matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Pacifica if...
- Better service ratio (2.7:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (38.0 GT/pax)
- Save $160.6/person on sailings
Choose MSC Grandiosa if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2019, 10yr newer)
- Size matters to you (181,541 GT)
- More onboard variety (6,334 guests)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
