Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Victoria
Resilient Lady
Gross Tonnage
Costa Victoria
75,166 GT
Resilient Lady
110,000 GT
Length
Costa Victoria
253 m
Resilient Lady
278 m
Beam
Costa Victoria
32 m
Resilient Lady
38 m
Passengers
Costa Victoria
1,928
Resilient Lady
2,770
Crew
Costa Victoria
766
Resilient Lady
1,150
Decks
Costa Victoria
—
Resilient Lady
—
Year Built
Costa Victoria
1,996
Resilient Lady
2,023
Space Ratio
Costa Victoria
39.0 GT/pax
Resilient Lady
39.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Victoria
2.52 :1
Resilient Lady
2.41 :1
| Specification | Costa Victoria | Resilient Lady |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Virgin Voyages |
| Class | Victoria Class | Virgin Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 75,166 GT | 110,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 253 m | 278 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 38 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,928 | 2,770Winner |
| Crew | 766 | 1,150Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.0 GT/pax | 39.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.52:1 | 2.41:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Bremer Vulkan | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Italy | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9283452 | 9852557 |
Resilient Lady is the significantly larger vessel at 110,000 GT — 46% more than Costa Victoria's 75,166 GT. Built in 2023, Resilient Lady is 27 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Resilient Lady edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Resilient Lady |
| Capacity | Resilient Lady |
| Modernity | Resilient Lady |
| Service | Resilient Lady |
| Spaciousness | Resilient Lady |
Bottom line: Resilient Lady wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Costa Victoria
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Resilient Lady
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | — | 8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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