# Costa Favolosa

- Kind: ship
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/costa-favolosa

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 Favolosa
- Class: Dream class
- Year built: refurbished 2021
- Region: Northern Europe & Fjords

Launched in 2011 as the first Dream-class ship. In summer 2026, it will operate five Northern Europe itineraries from Hamburg, including longer routes reaching Sognefjord and Iceland. It moves to the Caribbean in winter, while its high proportion of German-speaking passengers is a defining feature of its Northern Europe season.

- Family-friendly
- Value-focused

Checked: 2026-07-22

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

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-07-22

| 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 | 2011 |
| IMO number | 9479852 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-07-22

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

### Great for

Norwegian fjords
Iceland
The Caribbean

### Less suited to

Travelers prioritizing the latest facilities
Travelers needing Japanese-language support

## 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/favolosa.html) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese food | Japanese food at extra cost | Secondary source | — | — | [cruises.delta.com](https://cruises.delta.com/shipdetail.do?c=14&tab=foodanddining&v=728) | 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 | — | — | [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/general-conditions/contract.html) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Dress code | Formal nights | Secondary source | — | — | [cruises.delta.com](https://cruises.delta.com/shipdetail.do?c=14&tab=foodanddining&v=728) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Power outlets | Plug types: C | Official | — | — | [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet.html) | 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: 2026-07-22

| 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: 2026-07-22

| Cabins | Description | Cabin count / recommended decks | Size | Capacity / beds | Features | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Interior Classic/Premium (IC/IP), Samsara Interior (SI) | The most affordable windowless grade, with 592 rooms. Standard rooms are approximately 14 m², while Samsara Spa partner rooms are slightly smaller at approximately 12 m². | 592 cabins / Decks 1, 2, 6–10 | 12–14 m² (129–151 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds; a Pullman-style upper bed accommodates additional guests. | Balcony: No, Window: No, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: Unknown | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/favolosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Studio Single (CI Interior / CE Oceanview / VG Samsara Spa) | A category dedicated to single occupancy, with 50 cabins in total (13 interior, 33 spa-partner interior, and 4 sea-view cabins). Boarding is possible without the supplement on the fare for two people. Sea-view cabins are spacious at approximately 20 m². | 50 cabins / Decks 1, 2, 6–8, and 10 | 14–20 m² (151–215 ft²) (Estimated) | 1 person (single occupancy) / 1 single 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/favolosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Oceanview Classic/Premium (EC/EP) | All 321 rooms have large fixed windows. There are no balconies, but natural light enters, and lower decks experience less movement. | 321 cabins / Decks 1, 2, 6, 7, and 9 | 16–18 m² (172–194 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds; a Pullman-style upper bed accommodates additional guests. | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: Unknown | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/favolosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Balcony Classic/Premium (BC/BP), Samsara Balcony (SB) | The largest category, with 524 rooms; approximately 39% of the ship's rooms have balconies. Private balconies are approximately 3 m² for Classic and 5 m² for Premium. 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/favolosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Mini Suite (MS/SU-Samsara) / Balcony Suite (S/SV-Samsara) | An intermediate grade combining 18 mini-suites (17-21 m², 6-7 m² balconies) and 42 balcony suites (26 m², 6 m² balconies). | 60 cabins / Decks 6–10 | 17–26 m² (183–280 ft²) (Estimated) | Mini suites: 2 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/favolosa.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Grand Suite (GS / SG-Samsara Spa) | The highest grade onboard, with only 10 rooms. Features approximately 32 m² plus an 8-11 m² balcony, a dressing room, and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi. | 10 cabins / Deck 7 (midship) and Deck 10 (forward) | 32 m² (344 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds + double sofa bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Yes, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/favolosa.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: 2026-07-22

- Onboard currency: EUR

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

#### Ristorante Duca di Borgogna / Ristorante Duca d'Orleans

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Italian and Mediterranean-centered international cuisine
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (assigned or open seating at dinner, depending on cabin type)

A two-venue main dining setup. Duca di Borgogna is the main two-level atrium venue, while Duca d'Orléans is toward the stern.

#### Ristorante Buffet Ca d'Oro

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International buffet; pizza in the evening
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and snacks (dinner changes to a pizzeria)

Self-service venue on the lido deck. It operates as a buffet during the day and as a pizzeria at night.

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

#### Club Favolosa

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

The ship's only full-service specialty restaurant. Its highlights are quality meat and seafood dishes and a wine list. A 15% service charge is added separately to beverage charges.

- Beer: Bottled beer, about €5
- Soft drinks: Canned soda, about €3
- Water: Bottled water is charged (about €2–3)

#### Ristorante Samsara

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

Low-calorie, organic-focused restaurant. Guests staying in spa-affiliated cabins can use it without an additional charge, while other passengers can use it for a fee when seats are available.

- Beer: Bottled beer, about €5
- Soft drinks: Canned soda, about €3
- Water: Bottled water is charged (about €2–3)

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Light course with soup, pasta, and main choices (dessert included) | Included in course |

#### Pizzeria (evening, in Buffet Ca d'Oro)

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): About EUR 9 per item
- Cuisine: Pizza
- Hours: Nighttime

Pizzeria adjoining the evening buffet venue. Like the company's other ships, it serves paid wood-fired pizza until late at night. The price is a guide only.

- Beer: Bottled beer, about €5
- Soft drinks: Canned soda, about €3
- Water: Bottled water is charged (about €2–3)

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Margherita (oven-baked) | About €9 |

## Facilities and activities

Checked: 2026-07-22

### Highlights

- An outdoor aqua park themed on a pirate galleon
- The main pool with a giant LED screen, Lido dell'Ondina
- Lido Belvedere, with a sliding glass roof
- A Japanese-style tea room inside Samsara Spa
- 4D Cinema "Belphegor"
- A 13-deck hull of about 113,000 tons that debuted as "Italy's largest cruise ship" at launch

| Facilities | Category | Kind | Scope | Amount | Description | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lido dell'Ondina | Included | Pool | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | The main pool area with a huge LED screen; the ship has four pools in total. | Unknown |
| Lido Belvedere | Included | Pool | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A pool area with a sliding glass roof that can be used even in bad weather. | Unknown |
| Lido di Porpora | Included | Pool | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A quiet aft pool and sun deck area. | Unknown |
| Aqua Park | Included | Waterslides | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Unknown | An outdoor children's water park themed around pirate galleons. | Unknown |
| Samsara Spa / Wellness Centre | Extra charge | Spa | Adults only: Unknown, For children: No | Treatments are charged per order (Estimated) | A two-level wellness facility with a sauna, hammam, Japanese-style tea room, relaxation area, and thalassotherapy equipment. | Unknown |
| Gym | Included | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Machine use is free (Estimated) | A gym overlooking the sea, centered on cardio and strength-training machines. | Unknown |
| Sports Court & Putting Green | Included | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A multipurpose court for basketball, tennis, and more, plus a golf putting green. | Unknown |
| Jogging Track | Included | Jogging | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | An outdoor jogging track circling the upper deck. | Unknown |
| Teatro Hortensia | Included | Theater | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A three-level main theater hosting musicals and variety shows. | Unknown |
| Casino El Dorado | Extra charge | Casino | Adults only: Yes, For children: No | Games are charged per order (Estimated) | An onboard casino with slot machines and table games. | Unknown |
| Belphegor 4D Cinema | Extra charge | Cinema | Adults only: No, For children: No | Charged per session (Estimated) | An immersive 4D theater with moving seats and wind and water effects. | Unknown |
| Discoteca Etoile | Extra charge | Nightclub | Adults only: No, For children: No | Admission is free; drinks are charged per order (Estimated) | A nightclub and disco open until late at night. | Unknown |
| Grand Bar Palatino / Camelot Piano Bar and other bars | Extra charge | Bar | Adults only: No, For children: No | Drinks are charged per order (15% service fee) (Estimated) | Several bars and lounges with different themes, including the Grand Bar in the atrium and a piano bar. | Unknown |
| Squok Club & Teen Zone | Included | Kids | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | The basic program is free (babysitting may incur a charge) (Estimated) | Mini and Maxi Clubs for ages 3 to 11, and a dedicated teen zone (with a 4D cinema, an ice cream bar and a dance floor). | Unknown |
| Video Arcade | Extra charge | Arcade | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Charged per play (Estimated) | An arcade corner with video game machines. | Unknown |
| Duty-Free Shops | Extra charge | Shop | Adults only: No, For children: No | Charged only at purchase (Estimated) | A shopping gallery selling duty-free branded goods and souvenirs. | Unknown |
| Library | Included | Library | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A library corner with books and a relaxing space. | Unknown |

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

Checked: 2026-07-22

### Children and families

- Aqua Park — An outdoor children's water park themed around pirate galleons.
- Squok Club & Teen Zone — Mini and Maxi Clubs for ages 3 to 11, and a dedicated teen zone (with a 4D cinema, an ice cream bar and a dance floor).
- Video Arcade — An arcade corner with video game machines.

### Adults-only areas

- Casino El Dorado — An onboard casino with slot machines and table games.

### 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 Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-favolosa-7n-hamburg)

- Region: Northern Europe & Fjords
- Itinerary: Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-09
- Ship: Costa Favolosa
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Hamburg → Hamburg
- Port: Hamburg › Newcastle (Port of Tyne) › South Queensferry › +2 › Hamburg
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [10-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg to Savona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-favolosa-10n-hamburg-to-savona)

- Region: Northern Europe & Fjords
- Itinerary: Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-09
- Ship: Costa Favolosa
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Hamburg → Savona
- Port: Hamburg › Zeebrugge (Bruges) › Le Havre (Paris) › +5 › Savona
- Cruise type: One way / 9
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [11-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-favolosa-11n-hamburg)

- Region: Northern Europe & Fjords
- Itinerary: Aug 2027
- Departure months: 2027-08
- Ship: Costa Favolosa
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 11 nights
- Departure / arrival: Hamburg → Hamburg
- Port: Hamburg › Maloy › Molde › +7 › Hamburg
- Cruise type: Round trip / 11
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [12-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-favolosa-12n-hamburg)

- Region: Northern Europe & Fjords
- Itinerary: Jun–Aug 2027
- Departure months: 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08
- Itinerary: 3 itineraries
- Ship: Costa Favolosa
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: Hamburg → Hamburg
- Port: Hamburg › Bergen › Nordfjordeid › +5 › Hamburg
- Cruise type: Round trip / 9
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [9-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-favolosa-9n-hamburg)

- Region: Northern Europe & Fjords
- Itinerary: Jul 2027
- Departure months: 2027-07
- Ship: Costa Favolosa
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 9 nights
- Departure / arrival: Hamburg → Hamburg
- Port: Hamburg › Haugesund › Hellesylt / Geirangerfjord › +4 › Hamburg
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

## What is included and what costs extra

Checked: 2026-07-22

### 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 includes the cabin, main dining and buffet meals, shows, and daytime activities. Drinks, Wi-Fi, service charges (tips), specialty restaurants, and shore excursions are charged separately. Higher plans come with a drinks package, and suite plans add a dedicated restaurant and spa access.

### 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 Bottle of water: about €2-3 (Estimated) |
| Drink package | Extra charge | My Soft Drinks, with no alcohol: €23-27/day; My Drinks, including standard alcoholic drinks: €35-42/day; My Drinks Plus, the premium option: about €48-57/day. A 15% service charge is added to all. Advance online purchase is often cheaper. (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge | Purchasing the full cruise duration at once often results in a discount of about 10%. (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Unknown | For voyages departing from and arriving in Europe, as a guide: 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 applies to drinks at the bars. (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Unknown | No self-service laundry; per-item charges (shirts about €3.50, etc.). A fixed-price unlimited-fill bag service is also available for higher-tier Costa Club members. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Shore excursions cost extra. Reserve in advance or onboard through the official website or the ship's tour desk. (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)
- [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)

## Boarding, atmosphere, and links

Checked: 2026-07-22

### Boarding and logistics

- Japan departures: No
- Home ports: Savona (Italy, Costa's home port), Hamburg (Germany, departure port for Northern Europe and Iceland in summer 2026)
- Departure ports: Hamburg (Germany), Savona (Italy), Marseille (France), Barcelona (Spain)

### Atmosphere and guests

- All ages
- A 2011 Concordia-class enhanced version, sharing its design with sister ship Costa Fascinosa. Once considered Italy's largest cruise ship, it offers numerous entertainment facilities, including a pirate-ship-themed Aqua Park, a pool with an LED screen, and a 4D cinema, making it lively and enjoyable for families. Summer 2026 sailings will focus on Northern Europe from Hamburg, visiting the Norwegian fjords and Iceland.
- A lively, multinational clientele, mainly Italian, with passengers from Germany, France, Spain, and other European countries. During Northern Europe deployments, the proportion of German-speaking passengers is higher. Japanese-speaking staff and regular Japanese cuisine were not confirmed.

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

A diesel-electric propulsion ship that entered service in 2011, it does not use next-generation fuels 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 wastewater treatment and energy-saving lighting.

## Links

### Official

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

### Boarding notes and videos

- [Cruzeiro no navio Costa Favolosa. Valeu a pena?](https://quatroviajantes.com.br/cruzeiro-navio-costa-favolosa/)
- [Costa Favolosa Cruise Review — Is It Worth It?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu3bd0wgHeU)
- [VLOG - Cruise Ship - Costa Favolosa - Is the food and deal worth it? - Part 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgoyBUUDKf8)
- [Costa Favolosa Cruise Review](https://traveladdictslife.com/costa-cruises/favolosa/costa-favolosa-cruise-review/)
- [Vale a pena ler de novo! Coluna "Diário de Viagem": Rumo ao Prata no navio Costa Favolosa - Diário de Alphaville](https://diariodealphaville.com.br/brasil/coluna-diario-viagem-rumo-prata-navio-costa-favolosa/)

### External sites and sources

- [openjaw.com](https://openjaw.com/newsroom/cruise/2026/05/21/costa-cruises-sailing-med-and-europe-for-summer-2026/)
- [cruiseindustrynews.com](https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/06/costa-cruises-reveals-2026-27-deployment/)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Favolosa)
- [cruisedeckplans.com](https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/info.php?ship=Costa-Favolosa)
- [ship-technology.com](https://www.ship-technology.com/projects/costafavolosacruises/)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/service-charges.html)
- [cruises.delta.com](https://cruises.delta.com/shipdetail.do?c=14&tab=foodanddining&v=728)
- [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/general-conditions/contract.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet.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)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9479852)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9479852)

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## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9479852)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9479852)

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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cruzeiro no navio Costa Favolosa. Valeu a pena?](https://quatroviajantes.com.br/cruzeiro-navio-costa-favolosa/) | Personal blog | PT | — | quatroviajantes.com.br | — | Checked: 2026-10-05 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Costa Favolosa Cruise Review — Is It Worth It?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu3bd0wgHeU) | YouTube | English | — | youtube.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [VLOG - Cruise Ship - Costa Favolosa - Is the food and deal worth it? - Part 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgoyBUUDKf8) | YouTube | English | — | youtube.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Costa Favolosa Cruise Review](https://traveladdictslife.com/costa-cruises/favolosa/costa-favolosa-cruise-review/) | Personal blog | English | PR / hosted trip disclosed | traveladdictslife.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | sponsored (sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer) / PR / hosted trip disclosed |
| [Vale a pena ler de novo! Coluna "Diário de Viagem": Rumo ao Prata no navio Costa Favolosa - Diário de Alphaville](https://diariodealphaville.com.br/brasil/coluna-diario-viagem-rumo-prata-navio-costa-favolosa/) | Article | PT | — | diariodealphaville.com.br | 2015-01-24 | Checked: 2026-10-05 | follow (noopener noreferrer) / — |

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-07-22

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

Photo: Rab Lawrence / CC BY 2.0 / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Costa_Favolosa,_Porto_Cadiz_(30040268980).jpg

## Sources

- official: costacruises.com — https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/favolosa.html
- secondary: openjaw.com — https://openjaw.com/newsroom/cruise/2026/05/21/costa-cruises-sailing-med-and-europe-for-summer-2026/
- 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_Favolosa
- secondary: cruisedeckplans.com — https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/info.php?ship=Costa-Favolosa
- secondary: ship-technology.com — https://www.ship-technology.com/projects/costafavolosacruises/
- official: costacruises.com — https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/service-charges.html

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