Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
- Cruises
- 147
- From
- $95
Ship comparison
Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Pacifica
Costa Cruises
Costa Pacifica
- Cruises
- 92
- From
- $365
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Costa Fascinosa is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,800 passengers, in service since 2011. Costa Pacifica is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,780 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Costa Fascinosa if you want a lower starting fare or more of a party: it outscores Costa Pacifica for party (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $95 (vs $365).
Choose Costa Pacifica if you want a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores Costa Fascinosa for romantic (2.0 vs 1.0) and dining (3.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Costa Fascinosa | Costa Pacifica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Costa Cruises | Costa Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 113,200 | 114,147 |
| Passengers | 3,800 | 3,780 |
| Crew | 1,110 | 1,110 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 29.8 | 30.2 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 17 |
| Length | 950 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 147 | 92 |
| Upcoming sailings | 255 | 267 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–35 nights | 2–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $95 (better) | $365 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Costa Fascinosa leads on 1 of the ten, Costa Pacifica on 2, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
147 cruises on sale, from $95.
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
92 cruises on sale, from $365.
Questions
Costa Fascinosa or Costa Pacifica?
Which is bigger, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Pacifica?
Costa Pacifica is bigger at 114,147 gross tons, against 113,200 gross tons for Costa Fascinosa. Costa Fascinosa carries 3,800 passengers and Costa Pacifica carries 3,780.
Which ship is newer, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Pacifica?
Costa Fascinosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2009 for Costa Pacifica.
Which has more space per passenger?
Costa Pacifica, with 30.2 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.4 passengers.
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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