# Costa Fortuna

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

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 Fortuna
- Class: Destiny class
- Listing status: Operation status unconfirmed (last checked 2026-10-05)
- Description: According to Carnival Corporation's official materials as of February 28, 2026, the ship was sold in May 2025 and is scheduled to leave the fleet in September 2026. The official Margaritaville at Sea website lists it as Beachcomber, scheduled to enter service from Miami in January 2027. Its current operation under Costa Cruises cannot be confirmed from official information.
- Region: Unknown

A ship based on the 2003-launched Destiny class, with interiors inspired by the golden age of ocean liners. At about 103,000 GT and with lower-berth capacity for around 2,700 guests, it was a mid-sized ship within Costa's fleet. It recently operated routes including the Canary Islands, but is scheduled to be sold and leave Costa's fleet, bringing its Costa service toward its end (see the note above for its operating status).

- Family-friendly
- First-time cruise friendly
- Couples-friendly

Checked: 2026-07-03

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

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gross tonnage | 102,669 GT |
| Passenger capacity | 2,716 |
| Crew | 1,027 |
| Decks | 13 |
| Cabins | 1,358 |
| Length | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Year built | 2003 |
| IMO number | 9239783 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-07-03

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

### Great for

The Canary Islands
Affordable cruises
Family trips
Shorter Mediterranean cruises

### Less suited to

Travelers seeking the latest facilities
Travelers prioritizing Japanese-language support
Travelers wanting long-term Costa service

## 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 | — | Line-wide | [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/faqs.html) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese food | Japanese food at extra cost | Official | — | Line-wide | [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/food.html) | 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 | No |
| Casino | Yes |
| Theater and shows | Yes |
| Spa | Yes |
| Cinema | Unknown |
| 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 Cabin Classic/Premium | The ship's largest windowless cabin category, with 511 cabins; 8 are single-occupancy Solo Studios of about 14-15 m², available without the Solo Supplement (the surcharge for a two-person fare). | 511 cabins | 17 m² (183 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people (1 person for single occupancy) / Convertible twin beds (can be joined into a queen); an upper bed accommodates additional guests. | Balcony: No, Window: No, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: No | Unknown |
| Oceanview Cabin Classic/Premium | Cabins with large fixed picture windows; 6 of the 321 cabins are single-occupancy Solo Studios of about 17 m². | 321 cabins | 21 m² (226 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people (1 person for single occupancy) / Convertible twin beds (can be joined into a queen). | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: No | Unknown |
| Balcony Cabin Classic/Premium | Of 1,358 rooms, 522 have balconies (16.7–44.8 m², including upper-category suites), and 464 of those are in this category. Private balconies are about 3 m². | 464 cabins | 17 m² (183 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds (queen size available) + sofa bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: No | Unknown |
| Mini Suite (MS) / Balcony Suite (S) | A mid-level grade combining 42 Balcony Suites (decks 7–9) and 8 Mini-Suites (decks 6–8, aft). Balconies are about 6 m², while some Mini-Suite layouts range up to about 23 m². Mini-Suites have no bathtubs. | 50 cabins / Decks 6–9 | 26 m² (280 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 3 people / Convertible twin beds (can be joined into a queen). | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: No | Unknown |
| Grand Suite | The ship's top category, with 8 Grand Suites. Located midship on deck 7, they feature private balconies of about 8 m², separate dressing rooms, bathrooms with jacuzzis, and butler service. | 8 cabins / Deck 7 midship | 32 m² (344 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds (can be joined into a queen). | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Yes, Connecting: No, Solo: No, Accessible: No | Unknown |

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

## Dining

Checked: 2026-07-03

- Onboard currency: EUR

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

#### Ristorante 1965 Michelangelo

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Italian-centered international cuisine
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

The main dining venue at the stern on Decks 3-4, with about 1,000 seats. It is the primary venue used by most guests.

#### Ristorante 1965 Raffaello

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Italian-centered international cuisine
- Hours: Dinner only

The main dining venue amidships on Decks 3-4, with about 700 seats. Dinner service only.

#### Ristorante Buffet Cristoforo Colombo 1954

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International buffet
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner (from around 9 p.m. to late night, switching to a pizzeria with waiter service).

The buffet restaurant on Decks 9-10. At night, it operates as a pizzeria with table service (whether an additional charge applies is unconfirmed).

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

#### Club Grand Conte 1927

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): €23-25 (varies by source) + 15% service charge
- Cuisine: Italian fine dining
- Hours: Dinner only

The ship's only paid specialty restaurant, on Deck 11, also known as "Club Fortuna." It has a romantic atmosphere with piano music, and reservations are required.

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

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Beef tartare (appetizer) | Included in course (cover charge €23–25) |
| Turbot fillet with caviar (main) | Included in course |
| Pistachio creme brulee (dessert) | Included in course |

## Facilities and activities

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Highlights

- A signature Art Deco-style space whose atrium ceiling displays models of 26 Costa ships from throughout the line's history, hung upside down
- Facility names such as Rex Theater, Neptunia 1932 Casino, and Saturnia Spa are unified around famous ships from the golden age of 20th-century Italian ocean liners
- Deck names inspired by ports of call and cities (Genoa, Naples, Buenos Aires, Santos, Cannes, Funchal, Barcelona, and others)
- A veteran ship that entered service in 2003. Its sale to Margaritaville at Sea was announced in May 2025, and it is scheduled to end Costa service at the end of September 2026 (after refurbishment, it is planned to relaunch in January 2027 as Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber, switching to Caribbean deployment)

| Facilities | Category | Kind | Scope | Amount | Description | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rex Theater | Included | Theater | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | The main theater named after the legendary Italian passenger ship Rex, which won the Blue Riband (the fastest Atlantic crossing record) in the 1930s. | Unknown |
| Neptunia 1932 Casino | Extra charge | Casino | Adults only: Yes, For children: No | Unknown | A casino named after historic Italian passenger ships, with slot machines and table games. | Unknown |
| Club Salute Saturnia Spa & Gym | Extra charge | Spa | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A spa and fitness facility named after the historic passenger ship Saturnia. | Unknown |
| Club Squok | Included | Kids | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Free (Estimated) | Costa's shared kids club brand, Squok. | Unknown |
| Pools (4 total) | Included | Pool | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | It has 4 pools in total, 1 of which has a retractable glass roof. There are also 6 hot tubs. | Unknown |
| Atrium with Ship Model Display | Included | Signature attraction | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A signature space where models of 26 past and present Costa ships hang upside down from the Art Deco-style atrium ceiling. The concept is a tribute to the golden age of Italian passenger ships. | Unknown |
| Shops | Extra charge | Shop | Adults only: No, For children: No | Charged only at purchase (Estimated) | An onboard shop selling branded goods, souvenirs, and more. | Unknown |

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

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Children and families

- Club Squok — Costa's shared kids club brand, Squok.

### Adults-only areas

- Neptunia 1932 Casino — A casino named after historic Italian passenger ships, 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)

## 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 Costa-wide basic fare (My Cruise/Cruise Only) includes the cabin, full board, and entertainment, while drinks, Wi-Fi, tips, and specialty restaurants are charged separately. Higher plans add drinks packages and more (a structure common to the other Costa ships).

### 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 | Costa's standard My Drinks packages: €23-27/day for soft drinks only and about €35-42/day including standard alcoholic drinks on other ships. A 15% service charge is expected to be added. The confirmed amount for this ship has not been verified. (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge | Buying for the entire cruise in one purchase often earns a discount (example from other ships). (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Unknown | Ages 15 and over €11 per day, ages 4 to 14 €5.50 per day (the Costa-wide standard as of 2026) (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Unknown | Costa common policy: per-item charges (other ships charge about €3.50 for shirts and about €1.50 for T-shirts). The confirmed price for this ship has not been verified. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Optional shore excursions are sold for the Mediterranean (including itineraries round-trip from Genoa and routes to Rome, Taormina, Malta, Crete, Piraeus, and Istanbul) and, in winter, South America (including itineraries round-trip from Santos, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires). Prices vary 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)
- [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: 2026-07-03

### Boarding and logistics

- Japan departures: No
- Home ports: Genoa (Italy, year-round main home port for Mediterranean departures), Santos/Rio de Janeiro/Buenos Aires (Brazil and Argentina, winter South America season track record)
- Departure ports: Genoa, Civitavecchia (Rome), Taormina (Sicily), Valletta (Malta), Heraklion (Crete), Piraeus (Athens), Volos (Greece), Istanbul (Turkey), Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires

### Atmosphere and guests

- All ages
- A 2003 Fortuna-class ship built on the same platform as Carnival's Destiny class. Its Art Deco interiors and models of 26 historic Costa ships suspended in the atrium evoke the golden age of Italian ocean liners. Venues such as the Rex Theatre and Neptunia 1932 Casino preserve the names of former ships. Mediterranean sailings from Genoa have been its mainstay, with past winter seasons toward South America, including Brazil. Current note: this veteran ship entered its 23rd year, and its sale to Margaritaville at Sea was announced in May 2025. After operating as Costa Cruises through the end of September 2026, it is scheduled to be refurbished and converted to Caribbean service as Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber, based in the Bahamas. This data describes the ship before the sale and refurbishment, during its Costa era.
- A casual ship mainly attracting Italian and other European passengers. Mediterranean departures often attract families and multigenerational travelers, while the winter South America season also brings many local passengers onboard. In service for more than 20 years, it is among the more affordable ships in the Costa fleet. Japanese-speaking staff and Japanese cuisine have not been confirmed.

Entered service in 2003 and is not equipped with next-generation fuel engines such as LNG. A refurbishment of about €8 million was carried out in Singapore in 2018, but details such as any proprietary environmental certification could not be confirmed.

## Links

### Official

- [Official site](https://www.costacruises.com/)

### External sites and sources

- [carnivalcorp.com](https://www.carnivalcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ships-in-our-Fleet-as-of-February-28-2026.pdf)
- [margaritavilleatsea.com](https://www.margaritavilleatsea.com/explore-our-ships/beachcomber)
- [margaritavilleatsea.com](https://www.margaritavilleatsea.com/margaritaville-at-sea-acquires-third-vessel-in-three-years-to-further-expand-fleet)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Fortuna)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9239783)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9239783)
- [cruiseable.com](https://cruiseable.com/images/Costa-Fortuna-Club-Conte-Grande)
- [seatrade-cruise.com](https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/ship-operations/margaritaville-at-sea-will-add-a-new-homeport-with-costa-fortuna)
- [travelpulse.com](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/margaritaville-at-sea-acquires-costa-cruises-ship-unveils-plans-for-refurbishment-and-rebranding-as-beachcomber)
- [maritimebell.com](https://www.maritimebell.com/costa-fortuna-sold-to-margaritaville-at-sea-for-2026-relaunch)
- [travelandtourworld.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/65um1v7lk8sj/)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/service-charges.html)
- [oggiabordo.com](https://www.oggiabordo.com/post/costa-drinks)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/faqs.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/food.html)
- [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/)
- [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)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

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

## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9239783)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9239783)

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

Checked: none (unverified)

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-07-03

[Official site](https://www.costacruises.com/)

Photo: Liekkikoira / CC0 / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Costa_fortuna_volos.jpg

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