September 4, 2026
7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Piraeus
From
$1,660
Price / day
$237
Costa Fortuna|Costa Fascinosa
Costa Fortuna vs Costa Fascinosa
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Costa Fortuna
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Newer Ship
Costa Fascinosa
Built in 2012
9 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Costa Fortuna
$203 / day
$24 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Costa Fascinosa
29.8 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Costa Fortuna vs Costa Fascinosa: Quick Comparison
Costa Fascinosa is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2012, it is 9 years newer than Costa Fortuna, which entered service in 2003. Costa Fascinosa is approximately 10% larger by gross tonnage at 113,321 GT. Costa Fascinosa also carries 330 more passengers. Costa Fortuna has upcoming sailings in Eastern Mediterranean, while Costa Fascinosa has sailings in Eastern Mediterranean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Costa Fortuna 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 Fortuna | Costa Fascinosa |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2003 | 2012Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 102,669 GT | 113,321 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,470 | 3,800 |
| Space per Passenger | 29.6 GT | 29.8 GT |
| Length | 272.2 m | 290 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Costa Fortuna vs Costa Fascinosa
Age
Costa Fascinosa was built in 2012, making it 9 years newer than Costa Fortuna, which was built in 2003.
Size
At 113,321 GT, Costa Fascinosa is approximately 10% larger by gross tonnage than Costa Fortuna at 102,669 GT.
Passenger capacity
Costa Fascinosa carries up to 3,800 passengers compared with 3,470 aboard Costa Fortuna, a difference of 330 passengers.
Passenger space
Costa Fascinosa offers more space per passenger: 29.8 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 and Costa Fascinosa cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Costa Fortuna has the lower average starting price per day at $203 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.
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 Fortuna
September 6, 2026
5-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Istanbul
From
$840
Price / day
$168
Costa Fascinosa
September 2, 2026
7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Piraeus
From
$1,915
Price / day
$274
September 5, 2026
4-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Catania
From
$719
Price / day
$180
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Costa Fortuna
Average
$203 / day
VS
Costa Fascinosa
Average
$227 / day
Costa Fortuna is currently 11% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$203/day vs $227/day
About $24 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 Fortuna if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Eastern Mediterranean.
- Departing from Piraeus and Istanbul works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Costa Fascinosa.
Choose Costa Fascinosa if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Eastern Mediterranean.
- Departing from Piraeus and Catania works for your plans.
Costa Fortuna vs Costa Fascinosa: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Costa Fascinosa
Built in 2012
9 years newer
Bigger
Costa Fascinosa
113,321 GT
10% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Costa Fortuna
$203 / day
About $24 less per day
- Costa Fascinosa is 9 years newer.
- Costa Fascinosa is 10% larger by gross tonnage.
- Costa Fascinosa carries 330 more passengers.
- Costa Fascinosa offers more space per passenger (29.8 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Costa Fortuna or Costa Fascinosa?
Costa Fascinosa is newer. It was built in 2012, while Costa Fortuna was built in 2003, making Costa Fascinosa 9 years newer.
Which is bigger, Costa Fortuna or Costa Fascinosa?
Costa Fascinosa is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 113,321 GT compared with Costa Fortuna at 102,669 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Costa Fascinosa has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,800, compared with 3,470 for Costa Fortuna.
Which ship is more spacious, Costa Fortuna or Costa Fascinosa?
Costa Fascinosa has the higher passenger space ratio at 29.8 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 Costa Fascinosa?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Costa Fortuna has the lower average starting price per day at $203 per day versus $227 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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