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Costa Toscana vs Norwegian Epic
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Costa Toscana wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Costa Toscana
Norwegian Epic
Size
185,010 GT
155,873 GT
Passengers
5,224
4,100
Year built
2021
2010
Crew ratio
3.1 guests per crew
2.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
35.4 GT per guest
38.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
337 m
329 m
From price
$475.32 pp
$689 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Costa Toscana is the larger vessel at 185,010 GT, 19% more than Norwegian Epic's 155,873 GT. Built in 2021, Costa Toscana is 11 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Epic edges ahead in service at 2.3 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Toscana |
| Capacity | Costa Toscana |
| Modernity | Costa Toscana |
| Service | Norwegian Epic |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Epic |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Costa Toscana |
| Fleet Power | Costa Toscana |
Bottom line: Costa Toscana leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Costa Toscana for overall superiority; pick Norwegian Epic if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Toscana if
- You want the newer ship (built 2021, 11 years newer)
- Size matters to you (185,010 GT)
- More onboard variety (5,224 guests)
Choose Norwegian Epic if
- More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (38.0 GT per guest)
- Lower fares per night (from $98 per person per night)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Costa Toscana | Norwegian Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $475.32 pp | $689 pp |
| Per night | $158 pp | $98 pp |
| Departing | Sep 30 | Oct 11 |
| Duration | 3 nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
