Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Smeralda
Costa Toscana
Gross Tonnage
Costa Smeralda
185,010 GT
Costa Toscana
185,010 GT
Length
Costa Smeralda
337 m
Costa Toscana
337 m
Beam
Costa Smeralda
42 m
Costa Toscana
42 m
Passengers
Costa Smeralda
5,224
Costa Toscana
5,224
Crew
Costa Smeralda
1,682
Costa Toscana
1,682
Decks
Costa Smeralda
—
Costa Toscana
—
Year Built
Costa Smeralda
2,019
Costa Toscana
2,021
Space Ratio
Costa Smeralda
35.4 GT/pax
Costa Toscana
35.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Smeralda
3.11 :1
Costa Toscana
3.11 :1
| Specification | Costa Smeralda | Costa Toscana |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Class | Excellence Class | Excellence Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 185,010 GT | 185,010 GT |
| Length | 337 m | 337 m |
| Beam | 42 m | 42 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,224 | 5,224 |
| Crew | 1,682 | 1,682 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.4 GT/pax | 35.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.11:1 | 3.11:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Meyer Turku |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9785432 | 9797424 |
Costa Smeralda
Large 5,224-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,224 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Costa Toscana
Large 5,224-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,224 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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