Star Navigator|Costa Victoria

Star Navigator vs Costa Victoria

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

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Star Navigator

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Costa Victoria

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Newer Ship

Star Navigator

Built in 1999

3 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

Costa Victoria

31.4 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Star Navigator vs Costa Victoria: Quick Comparison

Star Navigator is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1999, it is 3 years newer than Costa Victoria, which entered service in 1996. Star Navigator is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage at 75,338 GT. Star Navigator also carries 106 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

Specification comparison of Star Navigator and Costa Victoria
SpecStar NavigatorCosta Victoria
Year Built1999Newer1996
Gross Tonnage75,338 GT75,166 GT
Passenger Capacity2,5002,394
Space per Passenger30.1 GT31.4 GT
Length268.6 m253 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Star Navigator vs Costa Victoria

Age

Star Navigator was built in 1999, making it 3 years newer than Costa Victoria, which was built in 1996.

Size

At 75,338 GT, Star Navigator is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage than Costa Victoria at 75,166 GT.

Passenger capacity

Star Navigator carries up to 2,500 passengers compared with 2,394 aboard Costa Victoria, a difference of 106 passengers.

Passenger space

Costa Victoria offers more space per passenger: 31.4 GT per guest, compared with 30.1 aboard Star Navigator. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

Compare Ports of Call

Star Navigator

5 Night Destination Cruise

Departure Port
Keelung
Region
Cruise
Nights
5
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 13, 2026Keelung
  2. Day 2 · Sep 14, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 15, 2026Kagoshima
  4. Day 4 · Sep 16, 2026Sasebo
  5. Day 5 · Sep 17, 2026Naha
  6. Day 6 · Sep 18, 2026Keelung

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Star Navigator

Costa Victoria

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Star Navigator

Average

$150 / day

VS

Costa Victoria

Average

$0 / day

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

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Star Navigator 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.
  • Departing from Keelung works for your plans.

Choose Costa Victoria 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 Star Navigator.

Star Navigator vs Costa Victoria: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Star Navigator

Built in 1999

3 years newer

Bigger

Star Navigator

75,338 GT

0% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • Star Navigator is 3 years newer.
  • Star Navigator is 0% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Star Navigator carries 106 more passengers.
  • Costa Victoria offers more space per passenger (31.4 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Star Navigator or Costa Victoria?

Star Navigator is newer. It was built in 1999, while Costa Victoria was built in 1996, making Star Navigator 3 years newer.

Which is bigger, Star Navigator or Costa Victoria?

Star Navigator is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 75,338 GT compared with Costa Victoria at 75,166 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Star Navigator has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,500, compared with 2,394 for Costa Victoria.

Which ship is more spacious, Star Navigator or Costa Victoria?

Costa Victoria has the higher passenger space ratio at 31.4 GT per passenger, versus 30.1 for Star Navigator. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

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