Fares per person start at €121 on Costa Smeralda and €131 on Costa Fascinosa. Costa Fascinosa is the cheapest per night, at €41 per person. Costa Smeralda is the bigger ship, carrying 5,224 guests to 3,014. Costa Fascinosa has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.7 to 1. Costa Smeralda is newer, built in 2019 against 2012, though Costa Fascinosa was refurbished in 2018.
