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Costa Cruises vs Margaritaville at Sea
Costa Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea 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; Margaritaville at Sea on pools & decks. Pick Costa Cruises for couples; Margaritaville at Sea for solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Costa Cruises | Margaritaville at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Families, Couples, Value seekers, First-time cruisers | Value seekers, First-time cruisers, Families, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Service | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 8 | 2 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Costa Toscana (186,364 GT) | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (85,619 GT) |
| Newest ship | Costa Toscana (2022) | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 4,100 | 1,711 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords | Caribbean, Bahamas |
| Solo cabins | None | None |
| 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… | No published solo policy or single-occupancy rate. Fares are quoted per person on double occupancy; a solo guest should expect to pay for… |
| Loyalty program | C|Club | — |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises) |
| Headquarters | Genoa, Italy | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1948 | 2022 |
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 Margaritaville at Sea?
Costa Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea 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; Margaritaville at Sea on pools & decks.
Is Costa Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Costa Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Costa Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for entertainment?
Costa Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.3 to 2.5 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Costa Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for cabins?
Costa Cruises scores higher for cabins, 3.1 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Costa Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea?
Costa Cruises's largest ship, Costa Toscana, measures 186,364 gross tons, against 85,619 for Margaritaville at Sea Islander, Margaritaville at Sea's largest. An average Costa Cruises ship carries 4,100 guests, a Margaritaville at Sea ship 1,711.
How many ships do Costa Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea have?
Costa Cruises has 8 ships in service; Margaritaville at Sea has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Costa Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea owned by the same company?
No. Costa Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Margaritaville at Sea is part of Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises).