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 Wish
Gross Tonnage
Costa Smeralda
185,010 GT
Disney Wish
144,000 GT
Length
Costa Smeralda
337 m
Disney Wish
341 m
Beam
Costa Smeralda
42 m
Disney Wish
39 m
Passengers
Costa Smeralda
5,224
Disney Wish
4,000
Crew
Costa Smeralda
1,682
Disney Wish
1,555
Decks
Costa Smeralda
—
Disney Wish
—
Year Built
Costa Smeralda
2,019
Disney Wish
2,022
Space Ratio
Costa Smeralda
35.4 GT/pax
Disney Wish
36.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Smeralda
3.11 :1
Disney Wish
2.57 :1
| Specification | Costa Smeralda | Disney Wish |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Excellence Class | Triton Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 185,010 GTWinner | 144,000 GT |
| Length | 337 m | 341 mWinner |
| Beam | 42 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,224Winner | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,682Winner | 1,555 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.4 GT/pax | 36.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.11:1 | 2.57:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9785432 | 9834739 |
Costa Smeralda is the significantly larger vessel at 185,010 GT — 28% more than Disney Wish's 144,000 GT. Built in 2022, Disney Wish is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Disney Wish edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Smeralda |
| Capacity | Costa Smeralda |
| Modernity | Disney Wish |
| Service | Disney Wish |
| Spaciousness | Disney Wish |
Bottom line: Disney Wish 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 Wish
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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39 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 8.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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