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Costa Victoria vs Vista

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026

Costa Victoria is the larger vessel at 75,166 GT — 12% more than Vista's 67,000 GT. Vista offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.8 GT per passenger versus 39.0. Built in 2023, Vista is 27 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.

Score: 43

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Category
Costa Victoria
Vista
Size
75,166 GT
67,000 GT
Passengers
1,928
1,200
Year Built
1996
2023
Crew Ratio
1:2.5
1:1.5
Space Ratio
39.0
55.8
Decks
Length
253m
250m

Comparison Verdict

Costa Victoria is the larger vessel at 75,166 GT — 12% more than Vista's 67,000 GT. Vista offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.8 GT per passenger versus 39.0. Built in 2023, Vista is 27 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeCosta Victoria
CapacityCosta Victoria
ModernityVista
ServiceVista
SpaciousnessVista
DecksTie
LengthCosta Victoria
Fleet PowerCosta Victoria

Bottom line: Costa Victoria leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Costa Victoria for overall superiority; pick Vista if its strengths matter more to you.

Which Ship Is Right for You?

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  • Size matters to you (75,166 GT)
  • More onboard variety (1,928 guests)
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Choose Vista if...

  • You want the newer ship (built 2023, 27yr newer)
  • Better service ratio (1.5:1 crew ratio)
  • More space per guest (55.8 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.

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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.