Costa Cruises
Costa Fortuna
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- —
Ship comparison
Costa Fortuna vs MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $179
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Costa Fortuna is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,470 passengers, in service since 2003. MSC Preziosa is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,502 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose MSC Preziosa if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated staterooms or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Costa Fortuna for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 2.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 2.0) and entertainment (7.6 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Costa Fortuna does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Costa Fortuna | MSC Preziosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Costa Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2013 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 102,587 | 139,400 |
| Passengers | 3,470 | 3,502 |
| Crew | 1,068 | 1,388 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 29.6 | 39.8 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 18 |
| Length | 896 ft | 1,093 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 78 |
| Upcoming sailings | 8 | 237 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–14 nights | 2–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $179 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Costa Fortuna leads on 0 of the ten, MSC Preziosa on 9, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Costa Cruises
Costa Fortuna
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale.
MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises' MSC Preziosa will appeal to families, as children under 18 can share a cabin with their parents and sail free (except for port taxes). There are quality kids clubs, special family excursions as well as traditional-style, family-friendly entertainment.
Highlights
- Vertigo Water Slide, the longest at sea
- Yacht Club, the "ship within a ship" premium suites area with concierge, lounge, private pool deck and restaurant
- Mediterranean-inspired food and service
- Good value fares; children under 18 sharing a cabin with their parents travel for free
Sailing now
78 cruises on sale, from $179.
Questions
Costa Fortuna or MSC Preziosa?
Which is bigger, Costa Fortuna or MSC Preziosa?
MSC Preziosa is bigger at 139,400 gross tons, against 102,587 gross tons for Costa Fortuna. Costa Fortuna carries 3,470 passengers and MSC Preziosa carries 3,502.
Which ship is newer, Costa Fortuna or MSC Preziosa?
MSC Preziosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2003 for Costa Fortuna.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Preziosa, with 39.8 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?
MSC Preziosa, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 3.2 on Costa Fortuna.
Which is better for families?
MSC Preziosa scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Costa Fortuna.
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