Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $220
Ship comparison
Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Favolosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Favolosa
- Cruises
- 102
- From
- $428
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Luminosa is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,260 passengers, in service since 2009. Costa Favolosa is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,012 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Carnival Luminosa if you want better-rated entertainment, a lower starting fare or more crew per passenger: it outscores Costa Favolosa for entertainment (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $220 (vs $428) and it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 2.7).
Choose Costa Favolosa if you want more culture, a more active cruise or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Carnival Luminosa for cultural (5.0 vs 2.0) and active (3.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 102 cruises on sale (vs 27).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Luminosa | Costa Favolosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2011 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 92,600 | 114,500 |
| Passengers | 2,260 | 3,012 |
| Crew | 1,050 | 1,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 (better) | 38.0 |
| Decks | 12 | 14 |
| Length | 964 ft | 951 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 102 |
| Upcoming sailings | 69 | 153 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 23 nights | 2 to 36 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $220 (better) | $428 |
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 3 of the ten, Costa Favolosa on 2, with 5 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 Favolosa
Soaring, gothic-style spaces welcome guests aboard Costa Favolosa to an atrium enriched with sparkling diamond-shaped decorations and regal entertainment at any time of the day or night. On Costa Favolosa, there are more than 400 original works of art and over 6,000 reproductions.
Sailing now
102 cruises on sale, from $428.
Questions
Carnival Luminosa or Costa Favolosa?
Which is bigger, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Favolosa?
Costa Favolosa is bigger at 114,500 gross tons, against 92,600 gross tons for Carnival Luminosa. Carnival Luminosa carries 2,260 passengers and Costa Favolosa carries 3,012.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Favolosa?
Costa Favolosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2009 for Carnival Luminosa.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Luminosa, with 41.0 gross tons per passenger against 38.0 on Costa Favolosa. 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 2.7 on Costa Favolosa.
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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