Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $236
Ship comparison
Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Serena
Costa Cruises
Costa Serena
- Cruises
- 117
- From
- $301
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Luminosa is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,260 passengers, in service since 2009. Costa Serena is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,700 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Carnival Luminosa if you want more crew per passenger, better-rated entertainment or more space per passenger: it outscores Costa Serena 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 30.9).
Choose Costa Serena if you want better-rated dining, more culture or more cruises to choose from: 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 has 117 cruises on sale (vs 27).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Luminosa | Costa Serena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2007 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 92,600 | 114,500 |
| Passengers | 2,260 | 3,700 |
| Crew | 1,050 | 1,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 (better) | 30.9 |
| Decks | 12 | 14 |
| Length | 964 ft | 951 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 116 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 117 |
| Upcoming sailings | 68 | 200 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–23 nights | 2–66 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $236 (better) | $301 |
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 Serena on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
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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 Serena
Costa Serena is a ship inspired by classical legends such as Jupiter, Apollo, Bacchus, Clio. Design featuring serene colors and inspired by Greek and Roman mythology create an unrivaled ambience on this Costa Cruises ship.
Sailing now
117 cruises on sale, from $301.
Questions
Carnival Luminosa or Costa Serena?
Which is bigger, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Serena?
Costa Serena is bigger at 114,500 gross tons, against 92,600 gross tons for Carnival Luminosa. Carnival Luminosa carries 2,260 passengers and Costa Serena carries 3,700.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Serena?
Carnival Luminosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2007 for Costa Serena.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Luminosa, with 41.0 gross tons per passenger against 30.9 on Costa Serena. 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 Serena.
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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