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 Serena
Pride of America
Gross Tonnage
Costa Serena
114,500 GT
Pride of America
80,439 GT
Length
Costa Serena
290 m
Pride of America
280 m
Beam
Costa Serena
35.5 m
Pride of America
32 m
Passengers
Costa Serena
3,780
Pride of America
2,186
Crew
Costa Serena
1,100
Pride of America
927
Decks
Costa Serena
14
Pride of America
—
Year Built
Costa Serena
2,007
Pride of America
2,005
Space Ratio
Costa Serena
30.3 GT/pax
Pride of America
36.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Serena
3.44 :1
Pride of America
2.36 :1
| Specification | Costa Serena | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Concordia Class | America Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007Winner | 2,005 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 114,500 GTWinner | 80,439 GT |
| Length | 290 mWinner | 280 m |
| Beam | 35.5 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,780Winner | 2,186 |
| Crew | 1,100Winner | 927 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.3 GT/pax | 36.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.44:1 | 2.36:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Flag | Italy | United States |
| IMO Number | Tf1ba6e887 | 8701193 |
Costa Serena is the significantly larger vessel at 114,500 GT — 42% more than Pride of America's 80,439 GT. Pride of America offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.8 GT per passenger versus 30.3. Built in 2007, Costa Serena is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Serena |
| Capacity | Costa Serena |
| Modernity | Costa Serena |
| Service | Pride of America |
| Spaciousness | Pride of America |
Bottom line: Costa Serena wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Pride of America
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.3 m | 8.3 m |
| Decks | 14 | — |
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