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Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Pacifica

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Costa Fascinosa cruise ship
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Costa Fascinosa

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Newer Ship

Costa Fascinosa

Built in 2012

3 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Costa Fascinosa

$86 / day

$62 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Costa Pacifica

30.3 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Pacifica: Quick Comparison

Costa Fascinosa is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2012, it is 3 years newer than Costa Pacifica, which entered service in 2009. Costa Pacifica is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 114,500 GT. Costa Fascinosa also carries 20 more passengers. Costa Pacifica has upcoming sailings in Western Mediterranean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Costa Fascinosa 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

Specification comparison of Costa Fascinosa and Costa Pacifica
SpecCosta FascinosaCosta Pacifica
Year Built2012Newer2009
Gross Tonnage113,321 GT114,500 GT
Passenger Capacity3,8003,780
Space per Passenger29.8 GT30.3 GT
Length290 m290 m
Decks——
Cabins——

Key Differences: Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Pacifica

Age

Costa Fascinosa was built in 2012, making it 3 years newer than Costa Pacifica, which was built in 2009.

Size

At 114,500 GT, Costa Pacifica 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 Pacifica, a difference of 20 passengers.

Passenger space

Costa Pacifica offers more space per passenger: 30.3 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 and Costa Pacifica (Western Mediterranean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Costa Fascinosa has the lower average starting price per day at $86 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

Costa Fascinosa

Mini Cruises from Savona

Departure Port
Savona
Region
Cruise
Nights
2
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Oct 4, 2026Savona
  2. Day 2 · Oct 5, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Oct 6, 2026Barcelona

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Costa Pacifica

Western Mediterranean from Valencia

Departure Port
Valencia
Region
Western Mediterranean
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Valencia
  2. Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026Olbia
  4. Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Civitavecchia
  5. Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026Savona
  6. Day 6 · Sep 7, 2026La Seyne
  7. Day 7 · Sep 8, 2026Palma de Mallorca
  8. Day 8 · Sep 9, 2026Valencia

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Costa Fascinosa

Costa Pacifica

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Costa Fascinosa

Average

$86 / day

VS

Costa Pacifica

Average

$148 / day

Costa Fascinosa has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$86/day vs $148/day

About $62 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 Costa Fascinosa if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • Departing from Savona works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.

Choose Costa Pacifica 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 want to sail in Western Mediterranean.
  • Departing from Valencia and Civitavecchia works for your plans.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Costa Fascinosa.

Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Pacifica: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Costa Fascinosa

Built in 2012

3 years newer

Bigger

Costa Pacifica

114,500 GT

1% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Costa Fascinosa

$86 / day

About $62 less per day

  • Costa Fascinosa is 3 years newer.
  • Costa Pacifica is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Costa Fascinosa carries 20 more passengers.
  • Costa Pacifica offers more space per passenger (30.3 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Pacifica?

Costa Fascinosa is newer. It was built in 2012, while Costa Pacifica was built in 2009, making Costa Fascinosa 3 years newer.

Which is bigger, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Pacifica?

Costa Pacifica is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 114,500 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 Pacifica.

Which ship is more spacious, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Pacifica?

Costa Pacifica has the higher passenger space ratio at 30.3 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.

Which ship is cheaper, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Pacifica?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Costa Fascinosa has the lower average starting price per day at $86 per day versus $148 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Costa Pacifica sail?

The upcoming Costa Pacifica sailings currently listed cover Western Mediterranean, departing from Valencia and Civitavecchia.

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