Spots going fastCosta Toscana vs MSC Meraviglia
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Costa Toscana is the larger vessel at 185,010 GT — 8% more than MSC Meraviglia's 171,598 GT. Costa Toscana offers more personal space with a space ratio of 35.4 GT per passenger versus 30.2. Built in 2021, Costa Toscana is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Costa Toscana
MSC Meraviglia
Size
185,010 GT
171,598 GT
Passengers
5,224
5,686
Year Built
2021
2017
Crew Ratio
1:3.1
1:3.7
Space Ratio
35.4
30.2
Decks
—
—
Length
337m
315m
From Price
$1,067/pp
$1,134.59/pp
Comparison Verdict
Costa Toscana is the larger vessel at 185,010 GT — 8% more than MSC Meraviglia's 171,598 GT. Costa Toscana offers more personal space with a space ratio of 35.4 GT per passenger versus 30.2. Built in 2021, Costa Toscana is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Toscana |
| Capacity | MSC Meraviglia |
| Modernity | Costa Toscana |
| Service | Costa Toscana |
| Spaciousness | Costa Toscana |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Costa Toscana |
| Fleet Power | MSC Meraviglia |
Bottom line: Costa Toscana leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Costa Toscana for overall superiority; pick MSC Meraviglia if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Toscana if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2021, 4yr newer)
- Size matters to you (185,010 GT)
- Better service ratio (3.1:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (35.4 GT/pax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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