September 2, 2026
7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Piraeus
From
$1,915
Price / day
$274
Costa Fascinosa|Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Costa Fascinosa
Built in 2012
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
30.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548: Quick Comparison
Costa Fascinosa is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2012, it is 6 years newer than Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548, which entered service in 2006. Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 114,147 GT. Costa Fascinosa also carries 20 more passengers. Costa Fascinosa has upcoming sailings in Eastern Mediterranean. 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 Fascinosa | Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2012Newer | 2006 |
| Gross Tonnage | 113,321 GT | 114,147 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,800 | 3,780 |
| Space per Passenger | 29.8 GT | 30.2 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Age
Costa Fascinosa was built in 2012, making it 6 years newer than Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548, which was built in 2006.
Size
At 114,147 GT, Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage than Costa Fascinosa at 113,321 GT.
Passenger capacity
Costa Fascinosa carries up to 3,800 passengers compared with 3,780 aboard Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548, a difference of 20 passengers.
Passenger space
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 offers more space per passenger: 30.2 GT per guest, compared with 29.8 aboard Costa Fascinosa. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Costa Fascinosa (Eastern Mediterranean) and Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Compare Ports of Call
Costa Fascinosa
Eastern Mediterranean from Piraeus | Athens
- Departure Port
- Piraeus
- Region
- Eastern Mediterranean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Piraeus
- Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026Valletta
- Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Catania
- Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026Taranto
- Day 6 · Sep 7, 2026Argostoli
- Day 7 · Sep 8, 2026Mykonos
- Day 8 · Sep 9, 2026Piraeus
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Costa Fascinosa
September 5, 2026
4-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Catania
From
$719
Price / day
$180
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Costa Fascinosa
Average
$227 / day
VS
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Average
$0 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Costa Fascinosa if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Eastern Mediterranean.
- Departing from Piraeus and Catania works for your plans.
Choose Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- 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 Fascinosa.
Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Costa Fascinosa
Built in 2012
6 years newer
Bigger
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
114,147 GT
1% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- Costa Fascinosa is 6 years newer.
- Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
- Costa Fascinosa carries 20 more passengers.
- Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 offers more space per passenger (30.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548?
Costa Fascinosa is newer. It was built in 2012, while Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 was built in 2006, making Costa Fascinosa 6 years newer.
Which is bigger, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548?
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 114,147 GT compared with Costa Fascinosa at 113,321 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Costa Fascinosa has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,800, compared with 3,780 for Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548.
Which ship is more spacious, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548?
Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 has the higher passenger space ratio at 30.2 GT per passenger, versus 29.8 for Costa Fascinosa. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Where does Costa Fascinosa sail?
The upcoming Costa Fascinosa sailings currently listed cover Eastern Mediterranean, departing from Piraeus and Catania.
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