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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Costa Pacifica is the larger vessel at 114,500 GT, 15% more than Nieuw Statendam's 99,836 GT. Built in 2018, Nieuw Statendam is 9 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Nieuw Statendam edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Costa Pacifica
Nieuw Statendam
Size
114,500 GT
99,836 GT
Passengers
3,012
2,666
Year Built
2009
2018
Crew Ratio
1:2.7
1:2.6
Space Ratio
38.0
37.5
Decks
—
—
Length
290m
299m
From Price
$790.2/pp
$1,534/pp
Comparison Verdict
Costa Pacifica is the larger vessel at 114,500 GT, 15% more than Nieuw Statendam's 99,836 GT. Built in 2018, Nieuw Statendam is 9 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Nieuw Statendam edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Pacifica |
| Capacity | Costa Pacifica |
| Modernity | Nieuw Statendam |
| Service | Nieuw Statendam |
| Spaciousness | Costa Pacifica |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Nieuw Statendam |
| Fleet Power | Costa Pacifica |
Bottom line: Costa Pacifica leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Costa Pacifica for overall superiority; pick Nieuw Statendam if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Pacifica if...
- Size matters to you (114,500 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,012 guests)
- More space per guest (38.0 GT/pax)
- Save $743.8/person on sailings
Choose Nieuw Statendam if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2018, 9yr newer)
- Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
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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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