September 2, 2026
4-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Busan
From
$1,428
Price / day
$357
Costa Serena|Costa Toscana
Costa Serena vs Costa Toscana
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Costa Serena
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Newer Ship
Costa Toscana
Built in 2021
14 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Costa Toscana
$107 / day
$229 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Costa Serena
30.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Costa Serena vs Costa Toscana: Quick Comparison
Costa Toscana is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 14 years newer than Costa Serena, which entered service in 2007. Costa Toscana is approximately 63% larger by gross tonnage at 186,364 GT. Costa Toscana also carries 2,774 more passengers. Costa Serena has upcoming sailings in Asia, while Costa Toscana has sailings in Western Mediterranean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Costa Toscana 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 Serena | Costa Toscana |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2007 | 2021Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 114,147 GT | 186,364 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,780 | 6,554 |
| Space per Passenger | 30.2 GT | 28.4 GT |
| Length | 289.6 m | 337 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Costa Serena vs Costa Toscana
Age
Costa Toscana was built in 2021, making it 14 years newer than Costa Serena, which was built in 2007.
Size
At 186,364 GT, Costa Toscana is approximately 63% larger by gross tonnage than Costa Serena at 114,147 GT.
Passenger capacity
Costa Toscana carries up to 6,554 passengers compared with 3,780 aboard Costa Serena, a difference of 2,774 passengers.
Passenger space
Costa Serena offers more space per passenger: 30.2 GT per guest, compared with 28.4 aboard Costa Toscana. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Costa Serena (Asia) and Costa Toscana (Western Mediterranean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Costa Toscana has the lower average starting price per day at $107 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Costa Serena
Asia from Busan
- Departure Port
- Busan
- Region
- Asia
- Nights
- 4
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Busan
- Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026Sasebo
- Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Shanghai
- Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026Seogwipo
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Costa Toscana
Western Mediterranean from Civitavecchia | Rome
- Departure Port
- Civitavecchia
- Region
- Western Mediterranean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026Genoa
- Day 3 · Sep 5, 2026Marseilles
- Day 4 · Sep 6, 2026Barcelona
- Day 5 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 8, 2026Cagliari
- Day 7 · Sep 9, 2026Naples
- Day 8 · Sep 10, 2026Civitavecchia
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Costa Serena
September 2, 2026
1-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Busan
From
$314
Price / day
$314
Costa Toscana
September 3, 2026
7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$752
Price / day
$107
September 4, 2026
7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Genoa
From
$750
Price / day
$107
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Costa Serena
Average
$336 / day
VS
Costa Toscana
Average
$107 / day
Costa Toscana has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$107/day vs $336/day
About $229 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 ship with the lower 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.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Costa Toscana.
Choose Costa Toscana 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 want to sail in Western Mediterranean.
- Departing from Civitavecchia and Genoa works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Costa Serena vs Costa Toscana: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Costa Toscana
Built in 2021
14 years newer
Bigger
Costa Toscana
186,364 GT
63% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Costa Toscana
$107 / day
About $229 less per day
- Costa Toscana is 14 years newer.
- Costa Toscana is 63% larger by gross tonnage.
- Costa Toscana carries 2,774 more passengers.
- Costa Serena offers more space per passenger (30.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Costa Serena or Costa Toscana?
Costa Toscana is newer. It was built in 2021, while Costa Serena was built in 2007, making Costa Toscana 14 years newer.
Which is bigger, Costa Serena or Costa Toscana?
Costa Toscana is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 186,364 GT compared with Costa Serena at 114,147 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Costa Toscana has a passenger capacity of approximately 6,554, compared with 3,780 for Costa Serena.
Which ship is more spacious, Costa Serena or Costa Toscana?
Costa Serena has the higher passenger space ratio at 30.2 GT per passenger, versus 28.4 for Costa Toscana. 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 Toscana?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Costa Toscana has the lower average starting price per day at $107 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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