Cruise Frog guide
Costa Cruises vs Marella Cruises
Costa Cruises and Marella Cruises rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Costa Cruises leads on cabins and entertainment; Marella Cruises on service and pools & decks. Pick Costa Cruises for first-time cruisers; Marella Cruises for adults only.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Costa Cruises | Marella Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Families, Couples, Value seekers, First-time cruisers | Couples, Families, Adults only, Value seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Service | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 8 | 5 |
| Largest ship | Costa Toscana (186,364 GT) | Marella Voyager (77,302 GT) |
| Newest ship | Costa Toscana (2022) | Marella Voyager (1997) |
| Guests per ship, average | 4,100 | 1,863 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canary Islands |
| Solo cabins | None | Every ship |
| Single supplement | Costa's cabin categories run from inside to suites with no cabins built for one. A solo guest books a double cabin and pays a single… | Single cabins are priced for one with the same fittings as double cabins. Marella runs regular solo deals across single inside to balcony… |
| Loyalty program | C|Club | — |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | TUI Group |
| Headquarters | Genoa, Italy | Luton, England |
| Founded | 1948 | 1973 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Costa Cruises or Marella Cruises?
Costa Cruises and Marella Cruises rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Costa Cruises leads on cabins and entertainment; Marella Cruises on service and pools & decks.
Is Costa Cruises or Marella Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Costa Cruises or Marella Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Costa Cruises or Marella Cruises better for entertainment?
Costa Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.3 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Costa Cruises or Marella Cruises better for cabins?
Costa Cruises scores higher for cabins, 3.1 to 2.4 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Costa Cruises or Marella Cruises?
Costa Cruises's largest ship, Costa Toscana, measures 186,364 gross tons, against 77,302 for Marella Voyager, Marella Cruises's largest. An average Costa Cruises ship carries 4,100 guests, a Marella Cruises ship 1,863.
How many ships do Costa Cruises and Marella Cruises have?
Costa Cruises has 8 ships in service; Marella Cruises has 5 ships in service.
Are Costa Cruises and Marella Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Costa Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Marella Cruises is part of TUI Group.