October 4, 2026
2-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Savona
From
$153
Price / day
$76
Costa Fascinosa|Costa Serena
Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Serena
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Costa Fascinosa
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Newer Ship
Costa Fascinosa
Built in 2012
5 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Costa Fascinosa
$86 / day
$43 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Costa Serena
30.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Serena: Quick Comparison
Costa Fascinosa is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2012, it is 5 years newer than Costa Serena, which entered service in 2007. Costa Serena is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 114,147 GT. Costa Fascinosa also carries 20 more passengers. Costa Serena has upcoming sailings in Asia. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Costa Fascinosa has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. 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 Serena |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2012Newer | 2007 |
| 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 | 289.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Serena
Age
Costa Fascinosa was built in 2012, making it 5 years newer than Costa Serena, which was built in 2007.
Size
At 114,147 GT, Costa Serena 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 Serena, a difference of 20 passengers.
Passenger space
Costa Serena 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 and Costa Serena cover a similar region and trip length.
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
- Day 1 · Oct 4, 2026Savona
- Day 2 · Oct 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Oct 6, 2026Barcelona
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Costa Serena
Asia from Yokohama (Tokyo)
- Departure Port
- Yokohama
- Region
- Asia
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Yokohama
- Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Kobe
- Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026Kobe
- Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026Kochi
- Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Kagoshima
- Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026Nagasaki
- Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Busan
- Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026Kanazawa
- Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Oct 16, 2026Hakodate
- Day 11 · Oct 17, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Oct 18, 2026Tokyo
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Costa Fascinosa
October 4, 2026
4-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Savona
From
$380
Price / day
$95
Costa Serena
October 7, 2026
11-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Yokohama
From
$1,343
Price / day
$122
October 18, 2026
3-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Tokyo
From
$406
Price / day
$135
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Costa Fascinosa
Average
$86 / day
VS
Costa Serena
Average
$129 / day
Costa Fascinosa is currently 33% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$86/day vs $129/day
About $43 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
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 Serena 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 Asia.
- Departing from Yokohama and Tokyo works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Costa Fascinosa.
Costa Fascinosa vs Costa Serena: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Costa Fascinosa
Built in 2012
5 years newer
Bigger
Costa Serena
114,147 GT
1% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Costa Fascinosa
$86 / day
About $43 less per day
- Costa Fascinosa is 5 years newer.
- Costa Serena is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
- Costa Fascinosa carries 20 more passengers.
- Costa Serena offers more space per passenger (30.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Serena?
Costa Fascinosa is newer. It was built in 2012, while Costa Serena was built in 2007, making Costa Fascinosa 5 years newer.
Which is bigger, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Serena?
Costa Serena 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 Serena.
Which ship is more spacious, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Serena?
Costa Serena 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.
Which ship is cheaper, Costa Fascinosa or Costa Serena?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Costa Fascinosa has the lower average starting price per day at $86 per day versus $129 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Costa Serena sail?
The upcoming Costa Serena sailings currently listed cover Asia, departing from Yokohama and Tokyo.
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