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
Disney Destiny
Gross Tonnage
Costa Smeralda
185,010 GT
Disney Destiny
144,000 GT
Length
Costa Smeralda
337 m
Disney Destiny
341 m
Beam
Costa Smeralda
42 m
Disney Destiny
39 m
Passengers
Costa Smeralda
5,224
Disney Destiny
2,500
Crew
Costa Smeralda
1,682
Disney Destiny
1,555
Decks
Costa Smeralda
—
Disney Destiny
—
Year Built
Costa Smeralda
2,019
Disney Destiny
2,025
Space Ratio
Costa Smeralda
35.4 GT/pax
Disney Destiny
57.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Smeralda
3.11 :1
Disney Destiny
1.61 :1
| Specification | Costa Smeralda | Disney Destiny |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Excellence Class | Triton Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 185,010 GTWinner | 144,000 GT |
| Length | 337 m | 341 mWinner |
| Beam | 42 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,224Winner | 2,500 |
| Crew | 1,682Winner | 1,555 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.4 GT/pax | 57.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.11:1 | 1.61:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9785432 | 9917011 |
Costa Smeralda is the significantly larger vessel at 185,010 GT — 28% more than Disney Destiny's 144,000 GT. Disney Destiny offers more personal space with a space ratio of 57.6 GT per passenger versus 35.4. Built in 2025, Disney Destiny is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Smeralda |
| Capacity | Costa Smeralda |
| Modernity | Disney Destiny |
| Service | Disney Destiny |
| Spaciousness | Disney Destiny |
Bottom line: Disney Destiny wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Disney Destiny
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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39 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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