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Costa Favolosa

Exterior of Costa Favolosa (Costa Cruises), docked in port
Photo credits

Photo: Rab Lawrence / CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons (resized)

Dream class · refurbished 2021 · Northern Europe & Fjords

Itineraries on this ship: 5

Regions
Northern Europe & Fjords
Departure months
Jun 2027Jul 2027Aug 2027Sep 2027
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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-friendlyValue-focused
113,216 GT
Gross tonnage
3,012
Guests
1,110
Crew
17
Decks
1,506
Cabins
290 m (951 ft)
Length
2011
Year built
9479852
IMO number

Current position (external site)View on VesselFinder (IMO 9479852)External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

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.

Public bath
Official

Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite

Checked Oct 4, 2026Source: costacruises.com
Japanese food
Secondary source

Japanese food at extra cost

Checked Oct 4, 2026Source: cruises.delta.com
Japanese language support
Official

Confirmed services

Checked Oct 4, 2026Line-wideSource: costa-cruise.jp
Payment in yen
Official

Payment in yen not accepted

Checked Oct 4, 2026Line-wideSource: costa-cruise.jp
Smoking
Official

Smoking in designated areas only

Checked Oct 4, 2026Source: costacruises.com
Dress code
Secondary source

Formal nights

Line-wide details: 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.

Checked Oct 4, 2026Source: cruises.delta.com
Power outlets
Official

Plug types: C

Line-wide details: 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.

Checked Oct 4, 2026Source: costacruises.com

English text in preparation.

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

At a glance

Kids club: YesWaterpark: YesCasino: YesTheater and shows: YesSpa: YesCinema: YesAccessible cabins: YesSolo cabins: YesJapanese support rating (editorial) 1/5Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

What is included and what costs extra

Included in the fare / extra
  • Meals (main restaurants)Included
  • AlcoholExtra charge
  • GratuitiesUnknown
  • Wi‑FiExtra charge
  • Specialty diningExtra charge
  • Shore excursionsExtra 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)
  • Extra chargeDrinks (one beer)Bottled beer, about €5
  • Extra chargeSoft drinks and waterSoft drinks Canned soda, about €3 / Water Bottle of water: about €2-3
  • Extra chargeDrink packageMy 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.
  • Extra chargeWi‑FiPurchasing the full cruise duration at once often results in a discount of about 10%.
  • UnknownGratuities (automatic service charge)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.
  • UnknownLaundryNo 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.
  • Shore excursionsShore excursions cost extra. Reserve in advance or onboard through the official website or the ship's tour desk.

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

Boarding, atmosphere, and links

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.
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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.

Ship character

Families
4
Adults
3
Luxury
2
First-time cruisers
4
Entertainment
4
Dining
4
Great for
  • • Norwegian fjords
  • • Iceland
  • • The Caribbean
Less suited to
  • • Travelers prioritizing the latest facilities
  • • Travelers needing Japanese-language support

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Source: Wikipedia “Costa Favolosa” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Cabins by category

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.

Size
12–14 m² (129–151 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
Maximum 4 peopleConvertible twin beds; a Pullman-style upper bed accommodates additional guests.

592 cabins Decks 1, 2, 6–10

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.

Size
14–20 m² (151–215 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
1 person (single occupancy)1 single bed, with private bathroom

50 cabins Decks 1, 2, 6–8, and 10

Solo: Yes

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.

Size
16–18 m² (172–194 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
Maximum 4 peopleConvertible twin beds; a Pullman-style upper bed accommodates additional guests.

321 cabins Decks 1, 2, 6, 7, and 9

Window: Yes

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.

Size
17 m² (183 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
Maximum 4 peopleConvertible twin beds + sofa bed.

524 cabins Decks 6–11

Balcony: YesWindow: YesConnecting: Yes

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).

Size
17–26 m² (183–280 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
Mini suites: 2 people; balcony suites: 3 peopleConvertible twin beds + sofa bed.

60 cabins Decks 6–10

Balcony: YesWindow: Yes

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.

Size
32 m² (344 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
Maximum 4 peopleConvertible twin beds + double sofa bed.

10 cabins Deck 7 (midship) and Deck 10 (forward)

Balcony: YesWindow: YesConcierge: Yes

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.

Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

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)
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
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.

Dining

Included Included in the fare (no extra charge)
Ristorante Duca di Borgogna / Ristorante Duca d'OrleansItalian and Mediterranean-centered international cuisine

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

Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (assigned or open seating at dinner, depending on cabin type)

Ristorante Buffet Ca d'OroInternational buffet; pizza in the evening

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

Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and snacks (dinner changes to a pizzeria)

Extra charge Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)
Club FavolosaAbout €25-39 (estimated from other ships in the same company; exact amount unconfirmed)
Steakhouse and Italian cuisine• 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.

Water Bottled water is charged (about €2–3)

Ristorante SamsaraAbout €25 (free for guests staying in Samsara or spa-affiliated cabins)
Healthy, light wellness cuisine• 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.

  • Light course with soup, pasta, and main choices (dessert included)Included in course

Water Bottled water is charged (about €2–3)

Pizzeria (evening, in Buffet Ca d'Oro)About EUR 9 per item
Pizza• 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.

  • Margherita (oven-baked)About €9

Water Bottled water is charged (about €2–3)

Facilities and activities

Highlights
An outdoor aqua park themed on a pirate galleonThe main pool with a giant LED screen, Lido dell'OndinaLido Belvedere, with a sliding glass roofA Japanese-style tea room inside Samsara Spa4D Cinema "Belphegor"A 13-deck hull of about 113,000 tons that debuted as "Italy's largest cruise ship" at launch
Lido dell'OndinaIncluded
Pool

The main pool area with a huge LED screen; the ship has four pools in total.

Lido BelvedereIncluded
Pool

A pool area with a sliding glass roof that can be used even in bad weather.

Lido di PorporaIncluded
Pool

A quiet aft pool and sun deck area.

Aqua ParkIncluded
WaterslidesFor children: Yes

An outdoor children's water park themed around pirate galleons.

Samsara Spa / Wellness CentreExtra charge
SpaTreatments are charged per order

A two-level wellness facility with a sauna, hammam, Japanese-style tea room, relaxation area, and thalassotherapy equipment.

GymIncluded
SportsMachine use is free

A gym overlooking the sea, centered on cardio and strength-training machines.

Sports Court & Putting GreenIncluded
Sports

A multipurpose court for basketball, tennis, and more, plus a golf putting green.

Jogging TrackIncluded
Jogging

An outdoor jogging track circling the upper deck.

Teatro HortensiaIncluded
Theater

A three-level main theater hosting musicals and variety shows.

Casino El DoradoExtra charge
CasinoAdults only: YesGames are charged per order

An onboard casino with slot machines and table games.

Belphegor 4D CinemaExtra charge
CinemaCharged per session

An immersive 4D theater with moving seats and wind and water effects.

Discoteca EtoileExtra charge
NightclubAdmission is free; drinks are charged per order

A nightclub and disco open until late at night.

Grand Bar Palatino / Camelot Piano Bar and other barsExtra charge
BarDrinks are charged per order (15% service fee)

Several bars and lounges with different themes, including the Grand Bar in the atrium and a piano bar.

Squok Club & Teen ZoneIncluded
KidsFor children: YesThe basic program is free (babysitting may incur a charge)

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 ArcadeExtra charge
ArcadeFor children: YesCharged per play

An arcade corner with video game machines.

Duty-Free ShopsExtra charge
ShopCharged only at purchase

A shopping gallery selling duty-free branded goods and souvenirs.

LibraryIncluded
Library

A library corner with books and a relaxing space.

Itineraries on this ship

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