Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $220
Ship comparison
Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Pacifica
Costa Cruises
Costa Pacifica
- Cruises
- 94
- From
- $318
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Luminosa is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,260 passengers, in service since 2009. Costa Pacifica is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,780 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Carnival Luminosa if you want more crew per passenger, better-rated entertainment or more space per passenger: it outscores Costa Pacifica 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 it has 41.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 30.2).
Choose Costa Pacifica 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 Pacifica | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 114,147 |
| Passengers | 2,260 | 3,780 |
| 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) | 30.2 |
| Decks | 12 | 17 |
| Length | 964 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 94 |
| Upcoming sailings | 69 | 241 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 23 nights | 3 to 16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $220 (better) | $318 |
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 Pacifica 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 $220.
Costa Cruises
Costa Pacifica
Music is the soul of the world, and Costa Cruises' Costa Pacifica is the ship of music, ready to engulf you with its beautiful sounds and accompany you throughout your vacation with the harmony of its soundtrack.
Sailing now
94 cruises on sale, from $318.
Questions
Carnival Luminosa or Costa Pacifica?
Which is bigger, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Pacifica?
Costa Pacifica is bigger at 114,147 gross tons, against 92,600 gross tons for Carnival Luminosa. Carnival Luminosa carries 2,260 passengers and Costa Pacifica carries 3,780.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Pacifica?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2009.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Luminosa, with 41.0 gross tons per passenger against 30.2 on Costa Pacifica. 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 Pacifica.
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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