Carnival Luminosa
Large ship Bliss scored
Carnival Luminosa (formerly Costa Luminosa) joined the Carnival fleet in fall 2022 and is aimed at families, couples and solo cruisers.
- 2,260guests
- 92,600gross tons
- 27cruises now
- $236fares from
At a glance
Carnival Luminosa is a large-size cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, in service since 2009. It carries 2,260 guests and 1,050 crew (2.2 guests per crew member) at 92,600 gross tons. It is the 21st largest of 27 Carnival Cruise Line ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for entertainment, family friendly and party (5/10) and lowest for active, cultural, dining, romantic, spa & fitness and staterooms (2/10). It has 27 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $236 to $1,925. 47 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 2,260
- Crew
- 1,050
- Gross tons
- 92,600
- Decks
- 12
- Length
- 964 ft
- Beam
- 106 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2009
- Launched
- 2009
- Refurbished
- 2022
- Space ratio
- 2.2
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 2.2
- Speed (mph)
- 26
- IMO
- 9398905
Bliss scores
What Carnival Luminosa is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 2.0
- Adventure and nature 3.0
- Cultural 2.0
- Dining 2.0
- Entertainment 5.0
- Family friendly 5.0
- Party 5.0
- Romantic 2.0
- Spa and fitness 2.0
- Staterooms 2.0
Our review
Carnival Luminosa: Cruises with an Italian flair
Have you sailed on Carnival Luminosa? We'd love to hear your take and see your photos. The following information was curated by Cruiseable.
Snapshot
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. The effect is that the ship is bright and cheerful yet with a contemporary, sophisticated aesthetic giving it appeal to all ages.
Who will like sailing on Carnival Luminosa
Sports enthusiasts will be drawn to the sophisticated golf simulator or Grand Prix simulator, while runners, walkers and roller skaters should pack their appropriate foot gear for the outdoor track. The spa features nearly 27,000 square feet of opulent pampering for spa lovers. Overall Luminosa offers a fun vibe with its bold colors and eye-catching design and there's a lot to recommend it for families, including areas just for kids and teens.
Where Carnival Luminosa sails
Carnival Luminosa sails in Alaska in summer and Australia and the South Pacific the rest of the year.
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Entertainment
Luminosa has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to keeping passengers engaged and entertained, starting with its nearly 27,000-square-foot spa that includes a Thalassotherapy pool, Turkish bath, solarium, sauna and a full menu of pampering treatments. Other entertaining options include:
- Fitness room
- Golf simulator
- Grand Prix simulator
- Putting green
- Outdoor jogging/roller skating track
- Four pools, including one just for kids
- Children's club
- Teen zone
- Casino
- 4D cinema
- Three-level, 800-seat theater
Staterooms
This ship features a high number of cabins with balconies — 772 out of the total 1,130. A number of cabins and suites have direct access to the spa, putting spa lovers just steps away from treatments and services (really, who wants to trudge a long distance after a relaxing massage?). Among the cabin features:
- Flatscreen interactive LCD TVs with video and movies on demand
- Satellite TV
- 24-hour room service
- 220/115 volts
- Choice of pillow (in suites)
- Bathrobe & slippers (in suites)
- Wellness shower filter (Samsara cabins and suites)
- Aroma diffusers (Samsara cabins and suites)
- Healthy minibar selections (Samsara cabins and suites)
Your take
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On board highlights
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Thalassotherapy pool
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Casino
Dining
Where to eat on Carnival Luminosa
Photos
Inside and out
On board 2
Try your hand with Lady Luck at Carnival Luminosa's casino. The Thalassotherapy pool in the spa on Carnival Luminosa.
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There are several bars and lounges near Carnival Luminosa's eight-deck atrium.
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