# Costa Fascinosa

- Kind: ship
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-03
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/costa-fascinosa

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Size: Large
- Market segment: Casual large resort
- Ship: Costa Fascinosa
- Class: Dream class
- Year built: refurbished 2022
- Region: Mediterranean, Caribbean & Bahamas

Launched in 2012 as a Dream-class ship, Costa Fascinosa is Costa Favolosa's sister ship. At about 113,000 GT, it has a relatively large number of cabins and is a central choice for affordable large-ship cruises. In summer, it cruises the eastern Mediterranean, including Greece and Croatia; in winter, it follows an established weekly Caribbean itinerary from the Dominican Republic or Martinique.

- Family-friendly
- Value-focused

Checked: 2026-07-03

[See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/costa-fascinosa/scale)

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gross tonnage | 113,216 GT |
| Passenger capacity | 3,012 |
| Crew | 1,110 |
| Decks | 17 |
| Cabins | 1,506 |
| Length | 290 m (951 ft) |
| Year built | 2012 |
| IMO number | 9479864 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Item | Score (0–5) |
| --- | --- |
| Families | 4 |
| Adults | 3 |
| Luxury | 2 |
| First-time cruisers | 4 |
| Entertainment | 4 |
| Dining | 4 |
| Japanese-language support | 1 |

### Great for

Greek islands in the eastern Mediterranean
Caribbean fly-and-cruise trips
Price-conscious travelers

### Less suited to

Travelers seeking the newest ships
Luxury-oriented travelers

## Japanese language support and practical onboard information

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

| Item | Value | Label | Description | Scope | Sources | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public bath | Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite | Official | — | — | [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese food | Japanese food at extra cost | Official | — | — | [costacruises.eu](https://www.costacruises.eu/content/dam/costa/costa-asset/costa-business/MICE%2022%20EN.pdf) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese language support | — | Official | — | Line-wide | [costa-cruise.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://costa-cruise.jp/) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Payment in yen | Payment in yen not accepted | Official | — | Line-wide | [costa-cruise.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://costa-cruise.jp/faq/) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Smoking | Smoking in designated areas only | Official | — | Line-wide | [costa-cruise.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://costa-cruise.jp/faq/) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Dress code | Formal nights | Official | — | Line-wide | [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/useful-info.html) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Power outlets | Plug types: A, C | Official | — | Line-wide | [costa-cruise.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://costa-cruise.jp/faq/) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |

Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Pitta / Not stated: no information found in official sources

English text in preparation.

## At a glance

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Kids club | Yes |
| Adults-only areas | Unknown |
| Waterpark | Yes |
| Casino | Yes |
| Theater and shows | Yes |
| Spa | Yes |
| Cinema | Yes |
| Accessible cabins | Yes |
| Solo cabins | Yes |
| All-inclusive | No |

- Japanese support rating (editorial): 1/5

Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

## Cabins by category

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Cabins | Description | Cabin count / recommended decks | Size | Capacity / beds | Features | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Interior Classic/Premium (IC/IP) | The most affordable windowless grade. 592 cabins (including 33 spa-partner type "VG" cabins). | 592 cabins | 12–14 m² (129–151 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds; bunk or Pullman-style beds available. | Balcony: No, Window: No, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: Unknown | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Studio Single (CI/CE/VG-Spa) | All 50 rooms are dedicated to solo guests: 13 interior, 33 spa-partner interior, and 4 ocean-view rooms. A rare category available without a solo supplement, the surcharge over the fare for 2 guests. | 50 cabins / Decks 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, and 10 | 14–20 m² (151–215 ft²) (Estimated) | 1 person (single occupancy) / 1 single (twin) bed, with private bathroom | Balcony: No, Window: No, Concierge: No, Connecting: No, Solo: Yes, Accessible: No | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Oceanview Classic/Premium (EC/EP) | There are 321 rooms with large fixed windows but no balconies. | 321 cabins / Decks 1, 2, 6, 7, and 9 | 16–18 m² (172–194 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds; bunk or Pullman-style beds available. | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: Unknown | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Balcony Classic/Premium (BC/BP) | The main category and largest by number, with 524 rooms. Includes private balconies (3-5 m²; premium rooms are slightly larger). Many of the ship's 154 connecting cabins are in this grade. | 524 cabins / Decks 6–11 | 17 m² (183 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds + sofa bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: Unknown | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Mini Suite (MS) / Balcony Suite (S) | An intermediate grade combining mini-suites (18 rooms, 6-7 m² balconies, no bathtub) and balcony suites (42 rooms, 6 m² balconies). | 60 cabins / Decks 6, 7, 8, and 10 | 17–26 m² (183–280 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people (balcony suites: 3 people) / Convertible twin beds + sofa bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: Unknown | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Grand Suite (GS/SG-Spa) | The highest grade onboard, with only 10 grand suites. Features an 8-11 m² balcony, a separate dressing room, and a Jacuzzi bathtub. | 10 cabins / Decks 7 and 10 | 32 m² (344 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds; double sofa bed available. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Yes, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |

Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.

Links generally lead to official pages; some have not been verified.

## Dining

Checked: 2026-07-03

- Onboard currency: EUR

### Included in the fare (no extra charge)

#### Main Dining Rooms (Otto e Mezzo / Il Gattopardo)

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Mediterranean and Italian-centered international cuisine
- Hours: Open seating for breakfast and lunch; dinner seating varies by cabin type between assigned and open seating

A two-venue main dining setup comprising the two-level Otto e Mezzo (midships) and Il Gattopardo (toward the stern).

#### Buffet Tulipano Nero

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International buffet
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (dinner changes to a complimentary pizza corner)

Multi-purpose restaurant that operates as a buffet during the day and becomes a complimentary pizza corner at night.

### Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)

#### Club Fascinosa

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): About €25-39 (estimated from other ships in the same group; exact amount unconfirmed)
- Cuisine: Steakhouse and Italian cuisine
- Hours: Dinner only (reservation required)

Specialty steakhouse-style restaurant with 158 seats at the stern of Deck 11. It features quality meat and seafood dishes and an extensive wine list. A 15% service charge is added separately from drink charges.

- Beer: Bottled beer, about €5
- Soft drinks: Canned soda, about €3
- Water: Glass service is charged; bottles are sold separately

#### Archipelago

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): About €49-55 (varies by ship and season). Wine pairing costs an additional €30 (or €22.5 for Costa Club upper-tier members and others)
- Cuisine: French, Spanish, and Italian cuisine (Michelin-starred chef-supervised course)
- Hours: Dinner only (reservation required)

A special five-course restaurant introduced during the 2022 refurbishment, with each course overseen by one of three Michelin-starred chefs (Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze, and Ángel León). €5 is donated to the Costa Cruises Foundation with each bill.

- Beer: Bottled beer, about €5
- Soft drinks: Canned soda, about €3
- Water: Glass service is charged; bottles are sold separately

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Bruno Barbieri's grilled lamb with black truffle flavor (served with Vichy-style steamed vegetables) | Included in course |
| Hélène Darroze's piquillo pepper gazpacho with Dijon mustard foam | Included in course |
| Ángel León's squid-ink risotto (signature dish of the sea chef, scented with plankton) | Included in course |

#### Sushino at Costa

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): All-you-can-eat plan about €15 per person (may vary by season and ship)
- Cuisine: Sushi and sashimi
- Hours: Lunch and dinner (takeaway available)

Sushi restaurant opened during the 2022 refurbishment in the former cigar bar area on Deck 5. It focuses on nigiri, rolls, and sashimi, and supports all-you-can-eat plans and takeaway.

- Beer: Bottled beer, about €5
- Soft drinks: Canned soda, about €3
- Water: Glass service is charged; bottles are sold separately

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| California roll (imitation crab, cucumber, mango, mayonnaise) | Included in all-you-can-eat plan |
| Samurai roll (shrimp tempura, tobiko, avocado, salmon) | Included in all-you-can-eat plan |

#### Teppanyaki Restaurant

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): About €36-42
- Cuisine: Teppanyaki (chef-led live cooking)
- Hours: Dinner only (reservation required)

Teppanyaki restaurant toward the aft of Deck 5, featuring live performances in which the chef stir-fries and grills rice, vegetables, meat, and seafood in front of guests.

- Beer: Bottled beer, about €5
- Soft drinks: Canned soda, about €3
- Water: Glass service is charged; bottles are sold separately

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Dello Chef (2 appetizers + 2 main dishes, choose meat or fish) | €42 |
| Standard course (appetizer + choose 1 main dish) | About €36 |

#### Pizzeria Pummid'oro

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): About EUR 9 per item
- Cuisine: Naples-style pizza
- Hours: 19:00 to 1:00 a.m.

Paid pizzeria for snacks serving authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. Many guests stop by after dancing, and it stays open until late at night.

- Beer: Bottled beer, about €5
- Soft drinks: Canned soda, about €3
- Water: Glass service is charged; bottles are sold separately

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Margherita (authentic Naples-style pizza baked in a dedicated pizza oven) | About €9 |

#### Ristorante Samsara

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): €25 (free for guests staying in Solemio spa cabins)
- Cuisine: Healthy and light cuisine
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Health-focused restaurant using selected organic ingredients. Guests staying in spa-affiliated cabins can dine free, while other guests can use it for an additional €25 when seats are available.

- Beer: Bottled beer, about €5
- Soft drinks: Canned soda, about €3
- Water: Glass service is charged; bottles are sold separately

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Seasonal soup + 1 pasta + main (choose one, with desserts such as fruit salad or panna cotta) | Included in course |

## Facilities and activities

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Highlights

- Grand Prix (F1) driving simulator (inside Bar Scuderia Costa)
- Humanoid guide robot "Pepper" supporting 3 languages (English, German and Italian)
- 330 original artworks and 6,990 prints are displayed on board
- A Lido area themed on the film Gone with the Wind
- Archipelago, a restaurant added in the 2022 refurbishment and overseen by 3 Michelin-starred chefs
- A main pool area with a giant screen and a sliding glass roof

| Facilities | Category | Kind | Scope | Amount | Description | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Millionaire Casino | Extra charge | Casino | Adults only: Yes, For children: No | Unknown | A casino of about 790 m² (8,500 sq ft). It has slot machines and gaming tables. | Unknown |
| Teatro Bel Ami | Included | Theater | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A three-level main theater hosting musicals, ballet, laser shows, and more. | Unknown |
| Squok Club & Teen Zone | Included | Kids | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Free (Estimated) | Kids' and teen clubs for ages 3 to 17, including the Mini and Maxi Clubs and a dedicated teen zone for ages 12 to 17. | Unknown |
| Spa Solemio (formerly Samsara Spa) | Extra charge | Spa | Adults only: Unknown, For children: No | Unknown | A two-level wellness facility renamed from Samsara Spa during a 2022 renovation, with a Japanese-style tea room, thermal suites, a thalassotherapy pool, and a sauna. | Unknown |
| Gym | Included | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Machine use is free (Estimated) | A fitness gym with cardio and strength-training machines. | Unknown |
| Jogging/Skating Track | Included | Jogging | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A combined jogging and roller-skating track circling the upper deck. | Unknown |
| Sports Court | Included | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A multipurpose court for basketball and tennis, plus a putting green and virtual golf equipment. | Unknown |
| Pools (Lido Blue Moon and others) | Included | Pool | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Four pools, including the main Lido Blue Moon with a huge screen and sliding glass roof. | Unknown |
| Kids Mini Aqua Park | Included | Waterslides | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Unknown | A small water-slide and play area for children. | Unknown |
| Duty-Free Shops | Extra charge | Shop | Adults only: No, For children: No | Charged only at purchase (Estimated) | A shopping area selling duty-free branded goods, souvenirs, and more. | Unknown |
| Discoteca Babylon | Extra charge | Nightclub | Adults only: No, For children: No | Admission is free; drinks are charged per order (Estimated) | A nightclub offering nighttime dancing and entertainment. | Unknown |
| Bars & Lounges | Extra charge | Bar | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Several themed bars, including a cigar lounge and an F1-themed bar. | Unknown |
| Library (Biblioteca Bestseller) | Included | Library | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A library corner with books and internet terminals. | Unknown |
| 4D Cinema Nuovomondo | Extra charge | Cinema | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A cinema room with immersive 4D screening equipment. | Unknown |
| Grand Prix Driving Simulator | Extra charge | Signature attraction | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A racing simulator in the F1-themed bar Scuderia Costa, recreating the handling feel of a real car. | Unknown |

## Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Children and families

- Squok Club & Teen Zone — Kids' and teen clubs for ages 3 to 17, including the Mini and Maxi Clubs and a dedicated teen zone for ages 12 to 17.
- Kids Mini Aqua Park — A small water-slide and play area for children.

### Adults-only areas

- The Millionaire Casino — A casino of about 790 m² (8,500 sq ft). It has slot machines and gaming tables.

### Practical information (line-wide)

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Onboard currency | EUR |
| Gratuities | The service charge (gratuity) is not included in the fare. Instead, a fixed amount per night is automatically added to the onboard account after boarding. It applies uniformly to all ships and all guests regardless of fare type (Basic/Comfort-type/Deluxe), and guests are not expected to reduce or remove it at their discretion. |
| Payment | Cashless onboard |
| Voltage | Mainly 220V (depending on the ship, some are a mix supporting 110-220V/60Hz). Japanese devices that are 100V-only may not be usable without a transformer, so please check. |
| Formal nights | The number of gala nights roughly scales with cruise length: about 1 on a 3 to 4 night cruise, 2 on a 7-night cruise and 3 on a 10-night cruise. On Mediterranean cruises, 1 to 2 is typical. |
| Medical facilities | There is a medical center staffed by doctors and nurses, available 24 hours for emergencies. Consultations and treatment are not free and are charged to your onboard account each time (travel insurance generally cannot be used directly at the counter, and costs are usually claimed afterward). An exact Costa-specific fee schedule could not be confirmed from public information. |
| Bringing items onboard | Bringing alcohol on board is prohibited in principle, whether at embarkation or at ports of call, and anything found in X-ray screening is confiscated until the end of the cruise. Wine and champagne may be allowed only if approved by prior application, in which case a corkage fee of €10 per bottle is charged. Alcohol purchased at ports of call or in the onboard duty-free shops is also held until the end of the cruise (effectively confiscated). |
| Mobile and connectivity | The EU "free roaming" rule applies only on land, such as at ports of call. If your phone connects to the ship's maritime network at sea, expensive maritime roaming charges outside the scope of the regulation (both calls and data are far higher than usual) apply, so the practical standard approach at sea is to put your phone offline or in airplane mode and use Costa's onboard Wi-Fi package or an eSIM. |

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/service-charges.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/new-rates.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/comfort-plus.html)
- [sightdoing.net](https://sightdoing.net/costa-cruise-onboard-costs/)
- [cruisemummy.co.uk](https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/costa-cruise-drink-packages/)
- [travelmarketreport.com](https://www.travelmarketreport.com/cruises/articles/costa-cruises-introduces-simplified-rates-for-north-american-market)
- [travelagentcentral.com](https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/costa-cruises-streamlines-fare-structure)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/costa-cruises-laundry-services-packages-price-lists-and-alternatives/)
- [icruise.com](https://www.icruise.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises-smoking-policy.html)
- [mycosta.costacruises.eu](https://mycosta.costacruises.eu/web-checkin.html)

## Itineraries on this ship

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-fascinosa-7n-pointe-a-pitre)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04
- Ship: Costa Fascinosa
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Pointe-à-Pitre → Pointe-à-Pitre
- Port: Pointe-à-Pitre › Fort-de-France › Bridgetown › +2 › Pointe-à-Pitre
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $1,220.50 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

## What is included and what costs extra

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Included in the fare / extra

| Item | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Meals (main restaurants) | Included |
| Alcohol | Extra charge |
| Gratuities | Extra charge |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge |
| Specialty dining | Extra charge |
| Shore excursions | Extra charge |

The basic fare (My Cruise/Cruise Only) includes the cabin, full board, and entertainment, while drinks, Wi-Fi, tips, and specialty restaurants are charged separately. The higher Comfort Plus/Total Comfort plans include a drinks package, and Deluxe, for suites, adds a dedicated restaurant, spa access, a higher-tier drinks package, and more.

### Onboard costs (original currency)

- Onboard currency: EUR

| Item | Category | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drinks (one beer) | Extra charge | Bottled beer, about €5 (Estimated) |
| Soft drinks and water | Extra charge | Soft drinks Canned soda, about €3 / Water Water by the glass is charged; bottles are sold separately (about €2-3 at bars, etc.) (Estimated) |
| Drink package | Extra charge | My Soft Drinks (non-alcoholic): €23-27/day; My Drinks (standard, including alcohol): €35-42/day; My Drinks Plus (premium): €48-57/day. A 15% service charge is added to all, and advance online purchase often gives a 20-30% discount. (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge | The full cruise duration can also be purchased at once, often with an approximately 8-10% discount. (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Unknown | Ages 15 and over €11 per day, ages 4 to 14 €5.50 per day, ages 3 and under free. A separate 15% service charge is added to drink purchases. (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Unknown | No self-service laundry. Per-item charges (shirts about €3.50, T-shirts about €1.50, one-piece dresses about €14). Higher-tier Costa Club members (Gold/Platinum) can also use the unlimited-fill Magic Bag service for €19.99. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Extra; varies by port (Estimated) |

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/service-charges.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/new-rates.html)
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- [icruise.com](https://www.icruise.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises-smoking-policy.html)
- [mycosta.costacruises.eu](https://mycosta.costacruises.eu/web-checkin.html)

## Boarding, atmosphere, and links

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Boarding and logistics

- Japan departures: No
- Home ports: Savona (Italy, departure port for spring to early summer Mediterranean cruises), Catania/Taranto/Piraeus (summer Eastern Mediterranean departure ports), Guadeloupe/Santo Domingo (winter Caribbean departure ports)
- Departure ports: Barcelona (Spain), Marseille (France), Argostoli (Greece), Valletta (Malta), Mykonos (Greece), Barbados, Antigua, Tortola (British Virgin Islands)

### Atmosphere and guests

- All ages
- The 5th ship of the Concordia class, it served as Costa's flagship until Costa Diadema appeared in 2014. Featuring a Pepper robot that supports 3 languages, an F1 driving simulator and more than 330 works of art, it has a lively, entertainment-focused atmosphere. It is deployed seasonally: in winter in the Caribbean, based in Guadeloupe and Santo Domingo; after a spring transatlantic crossing, in summer it moves from the western Mediterranean, sailing from and to Savona, to the eastern Mediterranean (the Greek islands, Malta and more), sailing from and to Catania, Taranto and Piraeus.
- A lively, multinational clientele, mainly Italian, with passengers from France, Germany, Spain, and other southern European and European countries. Families and multigenerational travelers make up a high proportion. There are no Japanese-speaking staff or Japanese cuisine.

[Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified)

Launched in 2012 as a Concordia-class ship, it is not equipped with next-generation fuel engines such as LNG (Costa's LNG ships start with Costa Smeralda). Its environmental measures are limited to what was standard when it entered service, such as advanced wastewater treatment and LED lighting, and details such as any proprietary environmental certification could not be confirmed.

## Links

### Official

- [Official ship page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html)

### Boarding notes and videos

- [Recensione Costa Fascinosa - 02-07 giugno 2026](https://oggiabordo.blogspot.com/2026/06/recensione-costa-fascinosa-02-07-giugno.html)
- [Costa Fascinosa, diario, anche fotografico, di una crociera nel Mediterraneo tra mare, storia e bellezza - ovettodicolombo](https://www.ovettodicolombo.it/articoli/rubriche/i-viaggi-di-colombo/costa-fascinosa-diario-di-una-crociera-nel-mediterraneo-tra-mare-storia-e-bellezza)
- [COSTA FASCINOSA - Full Ship Tour - Walkthrough - 4k (HDR)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cqjh1FNQB8)
- [CROCIERA COSTA FASCINOSA TOUR della nave SHIP TOUR della nave Costa Fascinosa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNRLuIgP_RM)
- [Vlog mini croisière en Méditérannée sur le Costa Fascinosa (Savone, Barcelone, Marseille) 🚢](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X9scAVCfw0)

### External sites and sources

- [cruiseindustrynews.com](https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/06/costa-cruises-reveals-2026-27-deployment/)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Fascinosa)
- [nauticalflock.com](https://www.nauticalflock.com/ships/costa-fascinosa/dining)
- [cruisebooking.com](https://www.cruisebooking.com/ships/costa-fascinosa/dining)
- [reportergourmet.com](https://reportergourmet.com/en/news/5583-archipelago-3-top-chefs-in-one-restaurant-the-fine-dining-experience-on-costa-cruises)
- [cruisetotravel.com](https://www.cruisetotravel.com/2022/06/21/costa-brings-michelin-starred-dining-experience-on-board-costa-toscana/)
- [travelandtourworld.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/costa-fascinosa-shifts-from-caribbean-to-europe-new-mediterranean-sailings-boost-summer-travel-demand/)
- [cruiseindustrynews.com](https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2026/04/costa-fascinosa-returns-to-europe-after-winter-in-the-caribbean/)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/service-charges.html)
- [cruisemummy.co.uk](https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/costa-cruise-drink-packages/)
- [timetraveldream.it](https://www.timetraveldream.it/2021/12/ristorante-sushino-bordo-delle-navi.html)
- [unoceandecroisieres.com](https://www.unoceandecroisieres.com/compagnies-de-croisieres/costa-croisieres/vie-a-bord/restauration/ristorante-samsara)
- [costacruises.eu](https://www.costacruises.eu/content/dam/costa/costa-asset/costa-business/MICE%2022%20EN.pdf)
- [costa-cruise.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://costa-cruise.jp/)
- [costa-cruise.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://costa-cruise.jp/faq/)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/useful-info.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/new-rates.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/comfort-plus.html)
- [sightdoing.net](https://sightdoing.net/costa-cruise-onboard-costs/)
- [travelmarketreport.com](https://www.travelmarketreport.com/cruises/articles/costa-cruises-introduces-simplified-rates-for-north-american-market)
- [travelagentcentral.com](https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/costa-cruises-streamlines-fare-structure)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/costa-cruises-laundry-services-packages-price-lists-and-alternatives/)
- [icruise.com](https://www.icruise.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises-smoking-policy.html)
- [mycosta.costacruises.eu](https://mycosta.costacruises.eu/web-checkin.html)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9479864)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9479864)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/costa-fascinosa/scale)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-fascinosa-7n-pointe-a-pitre)

## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9479864)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9479864)

External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Checked: none (unverified)

## Cruise stories and videos on external sites

5 links

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| Title | Kind | Language | Disclosure | Site | Sailed | Link checked | Link treatment |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Recensione Costa Fascinosa - 02-07 giugno 2026](https://oggiabordo.blogspot.com/2026/06/recensione-costa-fascinosa-02-07-giugno.html) | Personal blog | IT | — | oggiabordo.blogspot.com | 2026-06-02 | Checked: 2026-10-04 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Costa Fascinosa, diario, anche fotografico, di una crociera nel Mediterraneo tra mare, storia e bellezza - ovettodicolombo](https://www.ovettodicolombo.it/articoli/rubriche/i-viaggi-di-colombo/costa-fascinosa-diario-di-una-crociera-nel-mediterraneo-tra-mare-storia-e-bellezza) | Personal blog | IT | — | ovettodicolombo.it | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [COSTA FASCINOSA - Full Ship Tour - Walkthrough - 4k (HDR)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cqjh1FNQB8) | YouTube | English | — | youtube.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-05 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [CROCIERA COSTA FASCINOSA TOUR della nave SHIP TOUR della nave Costa Fascinosa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNRLuIgP_RM) | YouTube | IT | — | youtube.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-05 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Vlog mini croisière en Méditérannée sur le Costa Fascinosa (Savone, Barcelone, Marseille) 🚢](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X9scAVCfw0) | YouTube | FR | Affiliate links disclosed | youtube.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | sponsored (sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer) / Affiliate links disclosed |

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-07-03

[Official ship page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html)

Photo: CAPTAIN RAJU / CC BY-SA 4.0 / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Costa_Fascinosa_in_2018.04.jpg

## Sources

- official: costacruises.com — https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/fascinosa.html
- secondary: cruiseindustrynews.com — https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/06/costa-cruises-reveals-2026-27-deployment/
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Fascinosa
- secondary: nauticalflock.com — https://www.nauticalflock.com/ships/costa-fascinosa/dining
- secondary: cruisebooking.com — https://www.cruisebooking.com/ships/costa-fascinosa/dining
- secondary: reportergourmet.com — https://reportergourmet.com/en/news/5583-archipelago-3-top-chefs-in-one-restaurant-the-fine-dining-experience-on-costa-cruises
- secondary: cruisetotravel.com — https://www.cruisetotravel.com/2022/06/21/costa-brings-michelin-starred-dining-experience-on-board-costa-toscana/
- secondary: travelandtourworld.com — https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/costa-fascinosa-shifts-from-caribbean-to-europe-new-mediterranean-sailings-boost-summer-travel-demand/
- secondary: cruiseindustrynews.com — https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2026/04/costa-fascinosa-returns-to-europe-after-winter-in-the-caribbean/
- official: costacruises.com — https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/service-charges.html
- secondary: cruisemummy.co.uk — https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/costa-cruise-drink-packages/
- secondary: timetraveldream.it — https://www.timetraveldream.it/2021/12/ristorante-sushino-bordo-delle-navi.html
- secondary: unoceandecroisieres.com — https://www.unoceandecroisieres.com/compagnies-de-croisieres/costa-croisieres/vie-a-bord/restauration/ristorante-samsara

Source: Wikipedia “[Costa Fascinosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Fascinosa)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))