September 4, 2026
7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Piraeus
From
$1,660
Price / day
$237
Costa Fortuna|Carnival Luminosa
Costa Fortuna vs Carnival Luminosa
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Carnival Luminosa
Built in 2009
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Luminosa
$106 / day
$97 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Luminosa
32.8 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Costa Fortuna vs Carnival Luminosa: Quick Comparison
Carnival Luminosa is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2009, it is 6 years newer than Costa Fortuna, which entered service in 2003. Costa Fortuna is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage at 102,669 GT. Costa Fortuna also carries 644 more passengers. Costa Fortuna has upcoming sailings in Eastern Mediterranean, while Carnival Luminosa has sailings in Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier and Alaska & Japan Transpacific. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Luminosa 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
| Spec | Costa Fortuna | Carnival Luminosa |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2003 | 2009Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 102,669 GT | 92,720 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,470 | 2,826 |
| Space per Passenger | 29.6 GT | 32.8 GT |
| Length | 272.2 m | 294 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Costa Fortuna vs Carnival Luminosa
Age
Carnival Luminosa was built in 2009, making it 6 years newer than Costa Fortuna, which was built in 2003.
Size
At 102,669 GT, Costa Fortuna is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Luminosa at 92,720 GT.
Passenger capacity
Costa Fortuna carries up to 3,470 passengers compared with 2,826 aboard Carnival Luminosa, a difference of 644 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Luminosa offers more space per passenger: 32.8 GT per guest, compared with 29.6 aboard Costa Fortuna. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Costa Fortuna (Eastern Mediterranean) and Carnival Luminosa (Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier and Alaska & Japan Transpacific) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Luminosa has the lower average starting price per day at $106 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Costa Fortuna
Eastern Mediterranean from Piraeus | Athens
- Departure Port
- Piraeus
- Region
- Eastern Mediterranean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Piraeus
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Istanbul
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Mykonos
- Day 5 · Sep 8, 2026Heraklion
- Day 6 · Sep 9, 2026Rhodes
- Day 7 · Sep 10, 2026Thira
- Day 8 · Sep 11, 2026Piraeus
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Carnival Luminosa
10-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from San Francisco, CA
- Departure Port
- San Francisco
- Region
- Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier
- Nights
- 10
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 10, 2026San Francisco
- Day 2 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 13, 2026Juneau
- Day 5 · Sep 14, 2026Skagway
- Day 6 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 16, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 8 · Sep 17, 2026Prince Rupert
- Day 9 · Sep 18, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Sep 19, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Sep 20, 2026San Francisco
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Costa Fortuna
September 6, 2026
5-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Istanbul
From
$840
Price / day
$168
Carnival Luminosa
September 10, 2026
10-Night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise
Departing from San Francisco
From
$1,150
Price / day
$115
September 20, 2026
18-Night Alaska & Japan Transpacific Cruise
Departing from San Francisco
From
$1,729
Price / day
$96
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Costa Fortuna
Average
$203 / day
VS
Carnival Luminosa
Average
$106 / day
Carnival Luminosa has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$106/day vs $203/day
About $97 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 Fortuna if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Eastern Mediterranean.
- Departing from Piraeus and Istanbul works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Luminosa.
Choose Carnival Luminosa if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- 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 Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier and Alaska & Japan Transpacific.
- Departing from San Francisco works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Costa Fortuna vs Carnival Luminosa: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Carnival Luminosa
Built in 2009
6 years newer
Bigger
Costa Fortuna
102,669 GT
11% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Luminosa
$106 / day
About $97 less per day
- Carnival Luminosa is 6 years newer.
- Costa Fortuna is 11% larger by gross tonnage.
- Costa Fortuna carries 644 more passengers.
- Carnival Luminosa offers more space per passenger (32.8 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Costa Fortuna or Carnival Luminosa?
Carnival Luminosa is newer. It was built in 2009, while Costa Fortuna was built in 2003, making Carnival Luminosa 6 years newer.
Which is bigger, Costa Fortuna or Carnival Luminosa?
Costa Fortuna is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 102,669 GT compared with Carnival Luminosa at 92,720 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Costa Fortuna has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,470, compared with 2,826 for Carnival Luminosa.
Which ship is more spacious, Costa Fortuna or Carnival Luminosa?
Carnival Luminosa has the higher passenger space ratio at 32.8 GT per passenger, versus 29.6 for Costa Fortuna. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Costa Fortuna or Carnival Luminosa?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Luminosa has the lower average starting price per day at $106 per day versus $203 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Costa Fortuna sail?
The upcoming Costa Fortuna sailings currently listed cover Eastern Mediterranean, departing from Piraeus and Istanbul.
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