Costa Cruises
Costa Favolosa
- Cruises
- 104
- From
- $428
Ship comparison
Costa Favolosa vs MSC Orchestra
MSC Cruises
MSC Orchestra
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $119
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Costa Favolosa is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,012 passengers, in service since 2010. MSC Orchestra is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,013 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Costa Favolosa if you want more space per passenger, more culture or more cruises to choose from: it outscores MSC Orchestra for cultural (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 38.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 30.7) and it has 104 cruises on sale (vs 26).
Choose MSC Orchestra if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated staterooms or a more romantic trip: it outscores Costa Favolosa for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 2.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 2.0) and romantic (5.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Costa Favolosa | MSC Orchestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Costa Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2007 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 114,500 | 92,409 |
| Passengers | 3,012 | 3,013 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 987 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.0 (better) | 30.7 |
| Decks | 14 | 13 |
| Length | 951 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 104 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 155 | 257 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–36 nights | 1–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $428 | $119 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Costa Favolosa leads on 1 of the ten, MSC Orchestra on 8, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
104 cruises on sale, from $428.
MSC Cruises
MSC Orchestra
The second of the Musica-class line of cruise ships, MSC Orchestra offers an inviting blend of design, comfort and safety. Airy open spaces and MSC Cruises' distinctive style make MSC Orchestra a stylish pioneer for the cruise line. The ship offers upscale accommodations, most of which feature private balconies.
Highlights
- Delicious Chinese fare at Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
- Vegas-style gaming at Palm Beach Casino
- Watching movies on the outdoor movie screen
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $119.
Questions
Costa Favolosa or MSC Orchestra?
Which is bigger, Costa Favolosa or MSC Orchestra?
Costa Favolosa is bigger at 114,500 gross tons, against 92,409 gross tons for MSC Orchestra. Costa Favolosa carries 3,012 passengers and MSC Orchestra carries 3,013.
Which ship is newer, Costa Favolosa or MSC Orchestra?
Costa Favolosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2007 for MSC Orchestra.
Which has more space per passenger?
Costa Favolosa, with 38.0 gross tons per passenger against 30.7 on MSC Orchestra. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Costa Favolosa, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.1 on MSC Orchestra.
Which is better for families?
MSC Orchestra scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Costa Favolosa.
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