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Costa Serena vs Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Costa Serena cruise ship
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Costa Serena

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Newer Ship

Costa Serena

Built in 2007

1 year newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

Both ships are the same

Costa Serena vs Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548: Quick Comparison

Costa Serena is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2007, it is 1 year newer than Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548, which entered service in 2006. Costa Serena has upcoming sailings in Asia. 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

Specification comparison of Costa Serena and Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
SpecCosta SerenaCosta Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Year Built2007Newer2006
Gross Tonnage114,147 GT114,147 GT
Passenger Capacity3,7803,780
Space per Passenger30.2 GT30.2 GT
Length289.6 m290.2 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Costa Serena vs Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548

Age

Costa Serena was built in 2007, making it 1 year newer than Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548, which was built in 2006.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Costa Serena (Asia) and Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Compare Ports of Call

Costa Serena

Asia from Busan

Departure Port
Busan
Region
Asia
Nights
4
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Busan
  2. Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026Sasebo
  3. Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Shanghai
  5. Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026Seogwipo

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Costa Serena

Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Costa Serena

Average

$336 / day

VS

Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548

Average

$0 / day

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Costa Serena if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You want to sail in Asia.
  • Departing from Busan works for your plans.

Choose Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 if…

  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Costa Serena.

Costa Serena vs Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Costa Serena

Built in 2007

1 year newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • Costa Serena is 1 year newer.
  • Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
  • Both ships carry the same number of passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Costa Serena or Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548?

Costa Serena is newer. It was built in 2007, while Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 was built in 2006, making Costa Serena 1 year newer.

Where does Costa Serena sail?

The upcoming Costa Serena sailings currently listed cover Asia, departing from Busan.

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