September 10, 2026
10-Night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise
Departing from San Francisco
From
$1,150
Price / day
$115
Carnival Luminosa|Costa Toscana
Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Toscana
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Costa Toscana
Built in 2021
12 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Luminosa
$106 / day
$1 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Luminosa
32.8 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Toscana: Quick Comparison
Costa Toscana is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 12 years newer than Carnival Luminosa, which entered service in 2009. Costa Toscana is approximately 101% larger by gross tonnage at 186,364 GT. Costa Toscana also carries 3,728 more passengers. Carnival Luminosa has upcoming sailings in Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier and Alaska & Japan Transpacific, while Costa Toscana has sailings in Western Mediterranean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Luminosa has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Carnival Luminosa | Costa Toscana |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2009 | 2021Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GT | 186,364 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,826 | 6,554 |
| Space per Passenger | 32.8 GT | 28.4 GT |
| Length | 294 m | 337 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Toscana
Age
Costa Toscana was built in 2021, making it 12 years newer than Carnival Luminosa, which was built in 2009.
Size
At 186,364 GT, Costa Toscana is approximately 101% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Luminosa at 92,720 GT.
Passenger capacity
Costa Toscana carries up to 6,554 passengers compared with 2,826 aboard Carnival Luminosa, a difference of 3,728 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Luminosa offers more space per passenger: 32.8 GT per guest, compared with 28.4 aboard Costa Toscana. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Luminosa (Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier and Alaska & Japan Transpacific) and Costa Toscana (Western Mediterranean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Luminosa has the lower average starting price per day at $106 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Carnival Luminosa
10-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from San Francisco, CA
- Departure Port
- San Francisco
- Region
- Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier
- Nights
- 10
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 10, 2026San Francisco
- Day 2 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 13, 2026Juneau
- Day 5 · Sep 14, 2026Skagway
- Day 6 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 16, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 8 · Sep 17, 2026Prince Rupert
- Day 9 · Sep 18, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Sep 19, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Sep 20, 2026San Francisco
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Costa Toscana
Western Mediterranean from Civitavecchia | Rome
- Departure Port
- Civitavecchia
- Region
- Western Mediterranean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026Genoa
- Day 3 · Sep 5, 2026Marseilles
- Day 4 · Sep 6, 2026Barcelona
- Day 5 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 8, 2026Cagliari
- Day 7 · Sep 9, 2026Naples
- Day 8 · Sep 10, 2026Civitavecchia
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Carnival Luminosa
September 20, 2026
18-Night Alaska & Japan Transpacific Cruise
Departing from San Francisco
From
$1,729
Price / day
$96
Costa Toscana
September 3, 2026
7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$752
Price / day
$107
September 4, 2026
7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Genoa
From
$750
Price / day
$107
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Carnival Luminosa
Average
$106 / day
VS
Costa Toscana
Average
$107 / day
Carnival Luminosa has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$106/day vs $107/day
About $1 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Carnival Luminosa if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier and Alaska & Japan Transpacific.
- Departing from San Francisco works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Costa Toscana.
Choose Costa Toscana if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Western Mediterranean.
- Departing from Civitavecchia and Genoa works for your plans.
Carnival Luminosa vs Costa Toscana: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Costa Toscana
Built in 2021
12 years newer
Bigger
Costa Toscana
186,364 GT
101% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Luminosa
$106 / day
About $1 less per day
- Costa Toscana is 12 years newer.
- Costa Toscana is 101% larger by gross tonnage.
- Costa Toscana carries 3,728 more passengers.
- Carnival Luminosa offers more space per passenger (32.8 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Toscana?
Costa Toscana is newer. It was built in 2021, while Carnival Luminosa was built in 2009, making Costa Toscana 12 years newer.
Which is bigger, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Toscana?
Costa Toscana is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 186,364 GT compared with Carnival Luminosa at 92,720 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Costa Toscana has a passenger capacity of approximately 6,554, compared with 2,826 for Carnival Luminosa.
Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Toscana?
Carnival Luminosa has the higher passenger space ratio at 32.8 GT per passenger, versus 28.4 for Costa Toscana. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Luminosa or Costa Toscana?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Luminosa has the lower average starting price per day at $106 per day versus $107 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Luminosa sail?
The upcoming Carnival Luminosa sailings currently listed cover Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier and Alaska & Japan Transpacific, departing from San Francisco.
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