Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Breeze
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $285
Ship comparison
Carnival Breeze vs Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
- Cruises
- 136
- From
- $458
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Breeze is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,690 passengers, in service since 2012. Costa Fascinosa is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,800 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Carnival Breeze if you want better-rated entertainment, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Costa Fascinosa for entertainment (8.0 vs 3.0), spa & fitness (6.0 vs 2.0) and active (6.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Costa Fascinosa if you want more adventure and nature or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Carnival Breeze for adventure & nature (3.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 136 cruises on sale (vs 11).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Breeze | Costa Fascinosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 | 2012 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | 113,200 |
| Passengers | 3,690 | 3,800 |
| Crew | 1,386 | 1,110 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.2 (better) | 29.8 |
| Decks | 15 | 14 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 950 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 136 |
| Upcoming sailings | 82 | 227 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 14 nights | 3 to 35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $285 (better) | $458 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Breeze leads on 9 of the ten, Costa Fascinosa on 1.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Breeze
Carnival Breeze, sailing from Miami, will take you to some of the hottest spots in the Caribbean and the Bahamas, while you get to experience some fun in the sun on board.
Highlights
- Two waterslides at Carnival WaterWorks
- Carnival's house brew at RedFrog Pub
- Relaxing in Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
- Testing your luck at Winner's Luck Casino
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $285.
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
With the natural elegance of a diva and the charm of a work of art, Costa Fascinosa is the rising star of the Costa fleet.
Sailing now
136 cruises on sale, from $458.
Questions
Carnival Breeze or Costa Fascinosa?
Which is bigger, Carnival Breeze or Costa Fascinosa?
Carnival Breeze is bigger at 130,000 gross tons, against 113,200 gross tons for Costa Fascinosa. Carnival Breeze carries 3,690 passengers and Costa Fascinosa carries 3,800.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Breeze or Costa Fascinosa?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2012.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Breeze, with 35.2 gross tons per passenger against 29.8 on Costa Fascinosa. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Breeze, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.4 on Costa Fascinosa.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Breeze scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Costa Fascinosa.
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