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
Silver Nova
Gross Tonnage
Costa Victoria
75,166 GT
Silver Nova
54,700 GT
Length
Costa Victoria
253 m
Silver Nova
236 m
Beam
Costa Victoria
32 m
Silver Nova
27 m
Passengers
Costa Victoria
1,928
Silver Nova
728
Crew
Costa Victoria
766
Silver Nova
554
Decks
Costa Victoria
—
Silver Nova
—
Year Built
Costa Victoria
1,996
Silver Nova
2,023
Space Ratio
Costa Victoria
39.0 GT/pax
Silver Nova
75.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Victoria
2.52 :1
Silver Nova
1.31 :1
| Specification | Costa Victoria | Silver Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Victoria Class | Nova Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 75,166 GTWinner | 54,700 GT |
| Length | 253 mWinner | 236 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,928Winner | 728 |
| Crew | 766Winner | 554 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.0 GT/pax | 75.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.52:1 | 1.31:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Bremer Vulkan | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9283452 | 9826310 |
Costa Victoria is the significantly larger vessel at 75,166 GT — 37% more than Silver Nova's 54,700 GT. Silver Nova offers more personal space with a space ratio of 75.1 GT per passenger versus 39.0. Built in 2023, Silver Nova is 27 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Victoria |
| Capacity | Costa Victoria |
| Modernity | Silver Nova |
| Service | Silver Nova |
| Spaciousness | Silver Nova |
Bottom line: Silver Nova wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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
Silver Nova
75 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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27 m |
| Draft | — | 7.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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