Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $220
Ship comparison
Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
- Cruises
- 136
- From
- $458
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Luminosa is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,260 passengers, in service since 2009. Costa Fascinosa is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,800 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Carnival Luminosa if you want more crew per passenger, a lower starting fare or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Costa Fascinosa for entertainment (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 3.4) and its cruises start from $220 (vs $458).
Choose Costa Fascinosa if you want more culture, more cruises to choose from or a bigger ship: it outscores Carnival Luminosa for cultural (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 136 cruises on sale (vs 27) and it carries 3,800 passengers (vs 2,260).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Luminosa | Costa Fascinosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2012 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 92,600 | 113,200 |
| Passengers | 2,260 | 3,800 |
| Crew | 1,050 | 1,110 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 (better) | 29.8 |
| Decks | 12 | 14 |
| Length | 964 ft | 950 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 136 |
| Upcoming sailings | 69 | 227 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 23 nights | 3 to 35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $220 (better) | $458 |
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 Fascinosa on 1, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- 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 $220.
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 Luminosa or Costa Fascinosa?
Which is bigger, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Fascinosa?
Costa Fascinosa is bigger at 113,200 gross tons, against 92,600 gross tons for Carnival Luminosa. Carnival Luminosa carries 2,260 passengers and Costa Fascinosa carries 3,800.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Fascinosa?
Costa Fascinosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2009 for Carnival Luminosa.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Luminosa, with 41.0 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 Luminosa, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 3.4 on Costa Fascinosa.
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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