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Costa Serena vs Marina
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Costa Serena wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Costa Serena
Marina
Size
114,500 GT
66,084 GT
Passengers
3,780
1,250
Year built
2007
2011
Crew ratio
3.4 guests per crew
1.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
30.3 GT per guest
52.9 GT per guest
Decks
14
No data
Length
290 m
239 m
From price
$1,513 pp
$2,420 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Costa Serena is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT, 73% more than Marina's 66,084 GT. Marina offers more personal space with a space ratio of 52.9 GT per passenger versus 30.3. Built in 2011, Marina is 4 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Serena |
| Capacity | Costa Serena |
| Modernity | Marina |
| Service | Marina |
| Spaciousness | Marina |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Costa Serena |
| Fleet Power | Costa Serena |
Bottom line: Costa Serena leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Costa Serena for overall superiority; pick Marina if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Serena if
- Size matters to you (114,500 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,780 guests)
Choose Marina if
- You want the newer ship (built 2011, 4 years newer)
- More crew per guest (1.6 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (52.9 GT per guest)
- Lower fares per night (from $165 per person per night)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Costa Serena | Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,513 pp | $2,420 pp |
| Per night | $168 pp | $202 pp |
| Departing | Jan 5 | Dec 10 |
| Duration | 9 nights | 12 nights |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
