September 2, 2026
7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Valencia
From
$1,173
Price / day
$168
Costa Pacifica|Carnival Luminosa
Costa Pacifica vs Carnival Luminosa
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Costa Pacifica
Costa Cruises
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Newer Ship
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Luminosa
$106 / day
$42 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Luminosa
32.8 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Costa Pacifica vs Carnival Luminosa: Quick Comparison
Costa Pacifica and Carnival Luminosa both entered service in 2009. Costa Pacifica is approximately 23% larger by gross tonnage at 114,500 GT. Costa Pacifica also carries 954 more passengers. Costa Pacifica has upcoming sailings in Western 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 Pacifica | Carnival Luminosa |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2009 | 2009 |
| Gross Tonnage | 114,500 GT | 92,720 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,780 | 2,826 |
| Space per Passenger | 30.3 GT | 32.8 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 294 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Costa Pacifica vs Carnival Luminosa
Age
Costa Pacifica and Carnival Luminosa were both built in 2009.
Size
At 114,500 GT, Costa Pacifica is approximately 23% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Luminosa at 92,720 GT.
Passenger capacity
Costa Pacifica carries up to 3,780 passengers compared with 2,826 aboard Carnival Luminosa, a difference of 954 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Luminosa offers more space per passenger: 32.8 GT per guest, compared with 30.3 aboard Costa Pacifica. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Costa Pacifica (Western 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 Pacifica
Western Mediterranean from Valencia
- Departure Port
- Valencia
- Region
- Western Mediterranean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Valencia
- Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026Olbia
- Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026Savona
- Day 6 · Sep 7, 2026La Seyne
- Day 7 · Sep 8, 2026Palma de Mallorca
- Day 8 · Sep 9, 2026Valencia
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 Pacifica
September 5, 2026
7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$899
Price / day
$128
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 Pacifica
Average
$148 / day
VS
Carnival Luminosa
Average
$106 / day
Carnival Luminosa has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$106/day vs $148/day
About $42 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 Pacifica 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 Western Mediterranean.
- Departing from Valencia and Civitavecchia works for your plans.
Choose Carnival Luminosa if…
- 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 Pacifica vs Carnival Luminosa: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Both ships are the same
Bigger
Costa Pacifica
114,500 GT
23% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Luminosa
$106 / day
About $42 less per day
- Both ships were built in 2009.
- Costa Pacifica is 23% larger by gross tonnage.
- Costa Pacifica carries 954 more passengers.
- Carnival Luminosa offers more space per passenger (32.8 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Costa Pacifica or Carnival Luminosa?
Costa Pacifica is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 114,500 GT compared with Carnival Luminosa at 92,720 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Costa Pacifica has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,780, compared with 2,826 for Carnival Luminosa.
Which ship is more spacious, Costa Pacifica or Carnival Luminosa?
Carnival Luminosa has the higher passenger space ratio at 32.8 GT per passenger, versus 30.3 for Costa Pacifica. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Costa Pacifica or Carnival Luminosa?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Luminosa has the lower average starting price per day at $106 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.
Where does Carnival Luminosa sail?
The upcoming Carnival Luminosa sailings currently listed cover Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier and Alaska & Japan Transpacific, departing from San Francisco.
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