Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $236
Ship comparison
Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Fortuna
Costa Cruises
Costa Fortuna
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Luminosa is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,260 passengers, in service since 2009. Costa Fortuna is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,470 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Carnival Luminosa if you want more crew per passenger, better-rated entertainment or more space per passenger: it outscores Costa Fortuna for entertainment (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 3.2) and it has 41.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 29.6).
Choose Costa Fortuna if you want better-rated dining, more culture or a bigger ship: it outscores Carnival Luminosa for dining (3.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (3.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it carries 3,470 passengers (vs 2,260).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Luminosa | Costa Fortuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2022 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 92,600 | 102,587 |
| Passengers | 2,260 | 3,470 |
| Crew | 1,050 | 1,068 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 3.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 (better) | 29.6 |
| Decks | 12 | 13 |
| Length | 964 ft | 896 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 7 |
| Upcoming sailings | 68 | 8 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–23 nights | 6–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $236 | — |
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 Fortuna on 2, with 6 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 $236.
Costa Cruises
Costa Fortuna
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale.
Questions
Carnival Luminosa or Costa Fortuna?
Which is bigger, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Fortuna?
Costa Fortuna is bigger at 102,587 gross tons, against 92,600 gross tons for Carnival Luminosa. Carnival Luminosa carries 2,260 passengers and Costa Fortuna carries 3,470.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Fortuna?
Carnival Luminosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2003 for Costa Fortuna.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Luminosa, with 41.0 gross tons per passenger against 29.6 on Costa Fortuna. 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 3.2 on Costa Fortuna.
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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