Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 vs Costa Mediterranea
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Newer Ship
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Built in 2006
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Costa Mediterranea
31.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 vs Costa Mediterranea: Quick Comparison
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 3 years newer than Costa Mediterranea, which entered service in 2003. Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is approximately 33% larger by gross tonnage at 114,147 GT. Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 also carries 1,100 more passengers. 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 | Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 | Costa Mediterranea |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006Newer | 2003 |
| Gross Tonnage | 114,147 GT | 85,619 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,780 | 2,680 |
| Space per Passenger | 30.2 GT | 31.9 GT |
| Length | 290.2 m | 292.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 vs Costa Mediterranea
Age
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 was built in 2006, making it 3 years newer than Costa Mediterranea, which was built in 2003.
Size
At 114,147 GT, Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is approximately 33% larger by gross tonnage than Costa Mediterranea at 85,619 GT.
Passenger capacity
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 carries up to 3,780 passengers compared with 2,680 aboard Costa Mediterranea, a difference of 1,100 passengers.
Passenger space
Costa Mediterranea offers more space per passenger: 31.9 GT per guest, compared with 30.2 aboard Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
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Which Ship Is Cheaper?
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Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 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.
Choose Costa Mediterranea if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548.
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 vs Costa Mediterranea: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Built in 2006
3 years newer
Bigger
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
114,147 GT
33% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is 3 years newer.
- Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is 33% larger by gross tonnage.
- Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 carries 1,100 more passengers.
- Costa Mediterranea offers more space per passenger (31.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 or Costa Mediterranea?
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is newer. It was built in 2006, while Costa Mediterranea was built in 2003, making Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 3 years newer.
Which is bigger, Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 or Costa Mediterranea?
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 114,147 GT compared with Costa Mediterranea at 85,619 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,780, compared with 2,680 for Costa Mediterranea.
Which ship is more spacious, Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 or Costa Mediterranea?
Costa Mediterranea has the higher passenger space ratio at 31.9 GT per passenger, versus 30.2 for Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
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