Concordia class · Costa · In service since 2009
Costa Pacifica
Costa Pacifica is a Concordia class cruise ship operated by Costa, in service since 2009. At about 114,425 gross tons, it carries roughly 3,780 guests and ranks #4 by size in the 8-ship Costa fleet we cover.
- 114,425 gross tons
- 3,780 guests
- 952 ft long
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Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Costa Cruises
- Ship class
- Concordia class
- Entered service
- 2009 (17 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 114,425
- Guests
- 3,780
- Length
- 952 ft (290.2 m)
- Speed
- 22 knots
- Builder
- Fincantieri
- Flag
- Italy
- IMO number
- 9378498
About Costa Pacifica
Costa Pacifica arrived in 2009 as the second Concordia-class ship, and music is her theme, from the names and decor of her lounges to an onboard recording studio where guests can cut their own track. She shares her sisters’ layout, with a towering atrium, a pool under a retractable glass roof, a large Samsara Spa and a 4D cinema, and she feels busy and sociable most of the day. Announcements and entertainment come in several languages for her mostly European passengers. Pacifica has sailed the Mediterranean, northern Europe and South America, and suits travelers who enjoy a lively, Italian-style holiday more than a quiet escape.
Best for: Music lovers and families who want a lively Italian ship with a European crowd.
Costa Pacifica highlights
- Music-themed decor and venues
- Onboard recording studio
- Samsara Spa, with cabins that include spa access
- 4D cinema for short, immersive films
- Pool under a retractable glass roof
How Costa Pacifica compares in size
- Costa Toscana186,364
- Costa Smeralda185,010
- Costa Diadema133,019
- Costa Pacifica114,425
- Costa Serena114,147
- Costa Fascinosa113,321
- Costa Favolosa113,216
- Costa Deliziosa92,720
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Concordia class sister ships
Sailing with Costa
Costa Cruises is Italy’s biggest cruise line, built for Italian and continental European holidaymakers who want an affordable, sociable ship with Italian food and late nights. Most sailings are in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, with winter seasons in the Caribbean and South America. North Americans can sail happily, but should expect English to be one of several languages onboard rather than the main one.
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Costa Pacifica FAQs
How big is Costa Pacifica?
Costa Pacifica measures about 114,425 gross tons and is about 952 feet (290 m) long. That makes it #4 of 8 Costa ships we cover by tonnage, and #99 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Costa Pacifica carry?
About 3,780 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Costa Pacifica built?
Costa Pacifica entered service in 2009 and was built by Fincantieri.
What class of ship is Costa Pacifica?
Costa Pacifica belongs to Costa's Concordia class, alongside Costa Fascinosa, Costa Favolosa, Costa Serena. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Costa Pacifica good for families?
The Squok Club, named after Costa’s mascot, runs supervised activities for children by age group, with teen spaces on most ships. Many fares let children sharing a cabin with adults sail free or at a reduced price, so summer and school holiday sailings are full of families, many of them Italian. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Costa Pacifica offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Costa official site.