Cruise Frog guide
Costa Cruises vs P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises rates higher than Costa Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Costa Cruises leads on entertainment; P&O Cruises on cabins, service and pools & decks. Pick Costa Cruises for value seekers and first-time cruisers; P&O Cruises for adults only.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Costa Cruises | P&O Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Families, Couples, Value seekers, First-time cruisers | Families, Couples, Adults only |
| Fleet rating | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Service | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 8 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Costa Toscana (186,364 GT) | Arvia (185,581 GT) |
| Newest ship | Costa Toscana (2022) | Arvia (2022) |
| Guests per ship, average | 4,100 | 3,453 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords | Caribbean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords |
| Solo cabins | 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… | — |
| Loyalty program | C|Club | Peninsular Club |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Genoa, Italy | Southampton, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1948 | 1977 |
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 P&O Cruises?
P&O Cruises rates higher than Costa Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Costa Cruises leads on entertainment; P&O Cruises on cabins, service and pools & decks.
Is Costa Cruises or P&O Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Costa Cruises or P&O Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Costa Cruises or P&O Cruises better for entertainment?
Costa Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.3 to 3.1 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Costa Cruises or P&O Cruises better for cabins?
P&O Cruises scores higher for cabins, 3.3 to 3.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Costa Cruises or P&O Cruises?
Costa Cruises's largest ship, Costa Toscana, measures 186,364 gross tons, against 185,581 for Arvia, P&O Cruises's largest. An average Costa Cruises ship carries 4,100 guests, a P&O Cruises ship 3,453.
How many ships do Costa Cruises and P&O Cruises have?
Costa Cruises has 8 ships in service; P&O Cruises has 7 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Costa Cruises and P&O Cruises owned by the same company?
Yes. Both are part of Carnival Corporation & plc.