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Costa Serena vs Costa Fortuna

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

4 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Costa Fortuna

$203 / day

$133 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Costa Serena

30.2 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Costa Serena vs Costa Fortuna: Quick Comparison

Costa Serena is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2007, it is 4 years newer than Costa Fortuna, which entered service in 2003. Costa Serena is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage at 114,147 GT. Costa Serena also carries 310 more passengers. Costa Serena has upcoming sailings in Asia, while Costa Fortuna 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 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 Fortuna
SpecCosta SerenaCosta Fortuna
Year Built2007Newer2003
Gross Tonnage114,147 GT102,669 GT
Passenger Capacity3,7803,470
Space per Passenger30.2 GT29.6 GT
Length289.6 m272.2 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Costa Serena vs Costa Fortuna

Age

Costa Serena was built in 2007, making it 4 years newer than Costa Fortuna, which was built in 2003.

Size

At 114,147 GT, Costa Serena is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage than Costa Fortuna at 102,669 GT.

Passenger capacity

Costa Serena carries up to 3,780 passengers compared with 3,470 aboard Costa Fortuna, a difference of 310 passengers.

Passenger space

Costa Serena offers more space per passenger: 30.2 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 Serena (Asia) and Costa Fortuna (Eastern Mediterranean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

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 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.

Costa Fortuna

Eastern Mediterranean from Piraeus | Athens

Departure Port
Piraeus
Region
Eastern Mediterranean
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Piraeus
  2. Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Istanbul
  4. Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Mykonos
  5. Day 5 · Sep 8, 2026Heraklion
  6. Day 6 · Sep 9, 2026Rhodes
  7. Day 7 · Sep 10, 2026Thira
  8. Day 8 · Sep 11, 2026Piraeus

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Costa Serena

Costa Fortuna

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Costa Serena

Average

$336 / day

VS

Costa Fortuna

Average

$203 / day

Costa Fortuna has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$203/day vs $336/day

About $133 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 Serena 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 Asia.
  • Departing from Busan works for your plans.

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 Serena.

Costa Serena vs Costa Fortuna: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Costa Serena

Built in 2007

4 years newer

Bigger

Costa Serena

114,147 GT

11% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Costa Fortuna

$203 / day

About $133 less per day

  • Costa Serena is 4 years newer.
  • Costa Serena is 11% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Costa Serena carries 310 more passengers.
  • Costa Serena offers more space per passenger (30.2 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Costa Serena or Costa Fortuna?

Costa Serena is newer. It was built in 2007, while Costa Fortuna was built in 2003, making Costa Serena 4 years newer.

Which is bigger, Costa Serena or Costa Fortuna?

Costa Serena is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 114,147 GT compared with Costa Fortuna at 102,669 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Costa Serena has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,780, compared with 3,470 for Costa Fortuna.

Which ship is more spacious, Costa Serena or Costa Fortuna?

Costa Serena has the higher passenger space ratio at 30.2 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 Serena or Costa Fortuna?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Costa Fortuna has the lower average starting price per day at $203 per day versus $336 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Costa Serena sail?

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

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