Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $236
Ship comparison
Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
- Cruises
- 94
- From
- $418
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Luminosa is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,260 passengers, in service since 2009. Costa Deliziosa is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 2,826 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Carnival Luminosa if you want better-rated entertainment, more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Costa Deliziosa for entertainment (5.0 vs 3.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $236 (vs $418).
Choose Costa Deliziosa if you want more culture, better-rated dining or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Carnival Luminosa for cultural (5.0 vs 2.0) and dining (3.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 94 cruises on sale (vs 27).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Luminosa | Costa Deliziosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2022 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 92,600 | 92,600 |
| Passengers | 2,260 | 2,826 |
| Crew | 1,050 | 1,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 (better) | 32.8 |
| Decks | 12 | 16 |
| Length | 964 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 94 |
| Upcoming sailings | 68 | 120 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–23 nights | 3–139 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $236 (better) | $418 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Luminosa leads on 2 of the ten, Costa Deliziosa on 2, with 6 level.
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa
At 965 feet long and 106 feet wide, Carnival Luminosa — formerly Costa Luminosa — can accommodate 2,260 passengers in 1,130 cabins. Staterooms and public spaces are artfully outfitted in oranges, golds and browns. There are touches of brilliant purples and iridescent fabrics, and artwork is everywhere.
Highlights
- An expansive and opulent spa
- An excellent collection of artwork, including 288 original works and 4,733 prints on board.
- Eleven bars, including a cigar lounge and a coffee & chocolate bar.
- A vivid and appealing design aesthetic throughout.
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $236.
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
On Costa Deliziosa, cruising becomes an art. The majestic "Sphere" by Arnaldo Pomodoro in the Great Hall welcomes cruise passengers to a world of sparkling beauty.
Sailing now
94 cruises on sale, from $418.
Questions
Carnival Luminosa or Costa Deliziosa?
Which is bigger, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Deliziosa?
They are the same size, 92,600 gross tons each. Carnival Luminosa carries 2,260 passengers and Costa Deliziosa carries 2,826.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Deliziosa?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2009.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Luminosa, with 41.0 gross tons per passenger against 32.8 on Costa Deliziosa. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Luminosa, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Costa Deliziosa.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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