September 2, 2026
4-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Busan
From
$1,428
Price / day
$357
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548|Costa Serena
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 vs Costa Serena
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Costa Serena
Built in 2007
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 vs Costa Serena: Quick Comparison
Costa Serena is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2007, it is 1 year newer than Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548, which entered service in 2006. Costa Serena has upcoming sailings in Asia. 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 Serena |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006 | 2007Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 114,147 GT | 114,147 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,780 | 3,780 |
| Space per Passenger | 30.2 GT | 30.2 GT |
| Length | 290.2 m | 289.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 vs Costa Serena
Age
Costa Serena was built in 2007, making it 1 year newer than Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548, which was built in 2006.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 and Costa Serena (Asia) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Compare Ports of Call
Costa Serena
Asia from Busan
- Departure Port
- Busan
- Region
- Asia
- Nights
- 4
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Busan
- Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026Sasebo
- Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Shanghai
- Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026Seogwipo
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Costa Serena
September 2, 2026
1-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Busan
From
$314
Price / day
$314
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Average
$0 / day
VS
Costa Serena
Average
$336 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 if…
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Costa Serena.
Choose Costa Serena if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You want to sail in Asia.
- Departing from Busan works for your plans.
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 vs Costa Serena: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Costa Serena
Built in 2007
1 year newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- Costa Serena is 1 year newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- Both ships carry the same number of passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 or Costa Serena?
Costa Serena is newer. It was built in 2007, while Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 was built in 2006, making Costa Serena 1 year newer.
Where does Costa Serena sail?
The upcoming Costa Serena sailings currently listed cover Asia, departing from Busan.
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