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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
Iona
Gross Tonnage
Costa Smeralda
185,010 GT
Iona
184,700 GT
Length
Costa Smeralda
337 m
Iona
345 m
Beam
Costa Smeralda
42 m
Iona
42 m
Passengers
Costa Smeralda
5,224
Iona
5,200
Crew
Costa Smeralda
1,682
Iona
1,800
Decks
Costa Smeralda
—
Iona
—
Year Built
Costa Smeralda
2,019
Iona
2,020
Space Ratio
Costa Smeralda
35.4 GT/pax
Iona
35.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Smeralda
3.11 :1
Iona
2.89 :1
| Specification | Costa Smeralda | Iona |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | P&O Cruises |
| Class | Excellence Class | Excellence Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 185,010 GTWinner | 184,700 GT |
| Length | 337 m | 345 mWinner |
| Beam | 42 m | 42 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,224Winner | 5,200 |
| Crew | 1,682 | 1,800Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.4 GT/pax | 35.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.11:1 | 2.89:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9785432 | 9808037 |
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
Iona
Large 5,200-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,200 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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8.8 mWinner |
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