Costa Mediterranea vs Tianjin Orient MS Visio
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Newer Ship
Tianjin Orient MS Visio
Built in 2004
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Costa Mediterranea
31.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Costa Mediterranea vs Tianjin Orient MS Visio: Quick Comparison
Tianjin Orient MS Visio is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2004, it is 1 year newer than Costa Mediterranea, which entered service in 2003. Tianjin Orient MS Visio is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage at 102,587 GT. Tianjin Orient MS Visio also carries 790 more passengers. 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 Mediterranea | Tianjin Orient MS Visio |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2003 | 2004Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 85,619 GT | 102,587 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,680 | 3,470 |
| Space per Passenger | 31.9 GT | 29.6 GT |
| Length | 292.5 m | 272.19 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Costa Mediterranea vs Tianjin Orient MS Visio
Age
Tianjin Orient MS Visio was built in 2004, making it 1 year newer than Costa Mediterranea, which was built in 2003.
Size
At 102,587 GT, Tianjin Orient MS Visio is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage than Costa Mediterranea at 85,619 GT.
Passenger capacity
Tianjin Orient MS Visio carries up to 3,470 passengers compared with 2,680 aboard Costa Mediterranea, a difference of 790 passengers.
Passenger space
Costa Mediterranea offers more space per passenger: 31.9 GT per guest, compared with 29.6 aboard Tianjin Orient MS Visio. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
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Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Costa Mediterranea
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Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Costa Mediterranea if…
- 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 Tianjin Orient MS Visio.
Choose Tianjin Orient MS Visio 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.
Costa Mediterranea vs Tianjin Orient MS Visio: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Tianjin Orient MS Visio
Built in 2004
1 year newer
Bigger
Tianjin Orient MS Visio
102,587 GT
20% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- Tianjin Orient MS Visio is 1 year newer.
- Tianjin Orient MS Visio is 20% larger by gross tonnage.
- Tianjin Orient MS Visio carries 790 more passengers.
- Costa Mediterranea offers more space per passenger (31.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Costa Mediterranea or Tianjin Orient MS Visio?
Tianjin Orient MS Visio is newer. It was built in 2004, while Costa Mediterranea was built in 2003, making Tianjin Orient MS Visio 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, Costa Mediterranea or Tianjin Orient MS Visio?
Tianjin Orient MS Visio is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 102,587 GT compared with Costa Mediterranea at 85,619 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Tianjin Orient MS Visio has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,470, compared with 2,680 for Costa Mediterranea.
Which ship is more spacious, Costa Mediterranea or Tianjin Orient MS Visio?
Costa Mediterranea has the higher passenger space ratio at 31.9 GT per passenger, versus 29.6 for Tianjin Orient MS Visio. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
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