Costa Favolosa

With it's over 75-year long history Costa Cruises belongs to the traditional European cruise lines. Italian cruise ship fans feel comfortable with the typical Italian atmosphere aboard. Depending on the itinerary there are many German and international passengers as well. The cruise line convinces with a good value for money. During the school holidays many families spend their holidays on the family friendly ships of the Costa Cruises fleet. 

The Costa Favolosa was put into service in summer 2011 and is one of Costa Cruises' largest ships. On 13 decks, passengers are offered lots of fun, entertainment and comfort. At 290 metres in length, there is room for a maximum of 3,800 passengers. The Costa Favolosa is the fairy-tale ship of the Costa fleet and has dedicated itself entirely to fairy-tale and royal worlds. The Atrio dei Diamanti, for example, is reminiscent of the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles Palace, while other areas of the ship were also inspired by famous magnificent buildings and over 6,000 works of art adorn the ship. There is also plenty of entertainment for children, making the Costa Favolosa particularly suitable for family cruises.

• Ship Class: Pacifica Class
• Built in: 2011
• Home port: Genoa
• Length: 290 meters
• Tonnage: 113,216 GT
• Speed: 23 knots
• Decks: 13
• Passengers: 3,800
• Crew: 1,100
• Languages aboard: English, Italian, German
• Dress Code: Casual clothes
• Currency aboard: Euro/ USD
• Internet: There is wi-fi available for a fee.

There are a total of 1508 modern and comfortably furnished staterooms on board. Of these, 524 have a private balcony. The inside staterooms are 14 sqm, the outside and balcony staterooms 16 sqm. The suites are impressive with 20-36 sqm. On board there are also special staterooms and suites in the Samsara category, which offer wellness lovers some special amenities. In the Samsara area, you can choose between interior staterooms, balcony staterooms and suites.

The atmosphere on board of Costa Favolosa is very international with a special focus on the Italian way of life. Many passengers and crew members speak German. The dress code is casual and informal. On a few days in the main restaurant there are Gala evenings for which a more elegant clothing is suitable. The ship is very family friendly and a lot of children and teenagers are happy about the special entertainment programme.

In the various restaurants on board the Costa Favolosa, every guest can find the right culinary delights for them. Whether in a relaxed atmosphere in the buffet restaurant or in one of the specialty restaurants with dishes from all over the world, the Costa Favolosa offers a variety of culinary alternatives.

The following restaurants are included in the price:

• Ca' d'Oro Restaurant (buffet restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch)
• Duca d'Orleans Restaurant (main restaurant): Here you will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner at your table. The menu is à la carte.
• Duca di Bordgogna Restaurant (main restaurant): Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served à la carte at the table.

In the following restaurants you pay an extra charge:

• Archipelago: Discover a place with an innovative and sustainable design. The menus are created by international chefs Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze and Ángel León.
• Teppanyaki Restaurant: Here you can experience a great cooking show from the Japanese chefs
• Sushino at Costa: Do you like nigiri, maki, sashimi and mochi? Then this sushi bistro is just right for you.
• Pizzeria Pummid' Oro: Enjoy a freshly prepared pizza made with high-quality ingredients and slow-risen sourdough.
• The Salty Beach Street Food: Are you a burger fan? Here you will find the true flavors of street food.
• Club Restaurant: Enjoy a gourmet menu with excellent service.

In the various lounges and bars (not included) like the Grand Bar Palatino or the Bar dell'Ondina, you can use your drinks packages, enjoy drinks and make new contacts.

Shows are presented every evening in the huge theatre. There is a casino, numerous bars and various opportunities for dancing. There is a disco on board especially for the younger guests and those young at heart. For diversion during the day, there is a 4D cinema, a large water slide and numerous shopping opportunities. In preparation for the individual ports, lectures are held about the destinations called at. Classic cruise entertainment is not neglected either: there are bingo games, game tournaments and many other offers that change daily.
The wellness area has been enlarged again compared to previous ships. On 6,000 sqm, the Samsara Spa offers a large fitness room with a magnificent sea view and various saunas and whirlpools for a fee. In addition, every conceivable health and beauty treatment is offered for a fee in the spa managed by the Steiner company. There are five whirlpools on board, four swimming pools (one with a retractable glass roof), a multi-purpose sports court and an outdoor jogging track.

Costa Favolosa is like a swimming city with a varied range of entertainment programmes. First time travellers will love the fun, entertainment and Italian food aboard the ship.