Spots going fastCosta Magica vs Queen Victoria
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Costa Magica is the larger vessel at 102,587 GT — 14% more than Queen Victoria's 90,049 GT. Queen Victoria offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.7 GT per passenger versus 37.8. Built in 2007, Queen Victoria is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
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Category
Costa Magica
Queen Victoria
Size
102,587 GT
90,049 GT
Passengers
2,716
2,014
Year Built
2004
2007
Crew Ratio
1:2.6
1:2.2
Space Ratio
37.8
44.7
Decks
—
—
Length
272m
294m
From Price
—
$1,099/pp
Comparison Verdict
Costa Magica is the larger vessel at 102,587 GT — 14% more than Queen Victoria's 90,049 GT. Queen Victoria offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.7 GT per passenger versus 37.8. Built in 2007, Queen Victoria is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen Victoria |
| Capacity | Costa Magica |
| Modernity | Queen Victoria |
| Service | Queen Victoria |
| Spaciousness | Queen Victoria |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Queen Victoria |
| Fleet Power | Costa Magica |
Bottom line: Queen Victoria leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Queen Victoria for overall superiority; pick Costa Magica if Capacity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Magica if...
- Size matters to you (102,587 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,716 guests)
Choose Queen Victoria if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2007, 3yr newer)
- Better service ratio (2.2:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (44.7 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Costa Magica | Queen Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $1,099 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 3 |
| Duration | — | 7 nights |
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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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