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Costa Cruises · Concordia-class

Costa Pacifica

Large resort ship — 3,000 guests.

Costa Pacifica tends to work well for travelers seeking family time and entertainment, while travelers prioritizing a luxury feel or relaxation may prefer alternatives.

Ship DNA

family time high
entertainment high
nightlife high
great dining moderate
adventure and activity moderate
a luxury feel low
relaxation low

Entertainment onboard tends to include live music lounges, cultural performances, family game shows, a casino (derived, low confidence).

Good to know

Dress code
One or two optional dress-up evenings; never required.
Dining
Main dining is included; specialty venues cost extra.
Onboard vibe
Generally family-friendly, mainstream energy.
Crowd character
Typically busy, high-energy crowd levels.
Typical itinerary
Mediterranean and regional Europe

Line-level details sourced from Costa Cruises, last verified 2026-08-19 (confidence: low).

Likely a good fit for

  • Value travelers
  • Families
  • Mediterranean first-timers

May prefer another ship if

  • You want modern luxury
  • You need quiet public spaces

Strengths

  • Competitive fares
  • Lively Italian-style cruising
  • Good family facilities

Known trade-offs

  • Older design
  • Crowded at peak capacity

Ship facts

Year built
2009
Gross tonnage
114,500 GT
Passengers
3,000
Crew
1,100

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