Who are Costa Favolosa's sister ships?

Costa Pacifica (2009) and Costa Fascinosa (2012) are her two Concordia Class sisters. All three were built at Fincantieri's Marghera yard.

How does Costa Favolosa compare to other Costa ships?

At 114,500 GT and 3,012 guests, Costa Favolosa is mid-fleet for Costa — larger than the Luminosa Class (Deliziosa, 92,720 GT) but smaller than the Diadema Class (132,500 GT), Vista Class (135,500 GT), and Excellence Class flagships (Smeralda/Toscana, 185,010 GT).

Costa Favolosa — Deck Plans, Live Tracker, Dining & Videos

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Costa Favolosa is a Concordia Class cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises. She entered service in 2011, measures 114,500 gross tons, and carries approximately 3,012 guests at double occupancy with a crew of 1,100.

Key Facts

Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
Class: Concordia Class
Year: 2011
Tonnage: 114,500 GT
Guests: 3,012
Crew: 1,100
IMO: 9479852

Quick Answer: Costa Favolosa is the middle of three Concordia Class sisters — 114,500 GT, 3,012 guests, launched in 2011. Themed around fairy tales and fantasy, she offers Italian-heritage cruising at a mid-range scale. This page covers deck plans, live tracking, dining venues, and videos.

Who She's For: Families and couples who want a mid-sized Costa ship with a whimsical design theme. Favolosa suits travelers who enjoy Italian cuisine, multilingual entertainment, and competitive pricing on Mediterranean or South American routes.

Costa Favolosa is one of three Concordia Class sisters (Pacifica 2009, Favolosa 2011, Fascinosa 2012), themed around "fabulous" stories and fairy tales. At 114,500 GT she shares the same hull as her sisters. The Concordia Class sits in the middle of Costa's fleet — smaller than the Vista, Diadema, and Excellence Class flagships but larger than the older Luminosa Class (Deliziosa). Choose between Concordia Class sisters by itinerary.

A First Look at Costa Favolosa

Costa Favolosa cruise ship — Flickr archive image — Photo: Ted McGrath via Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA)

Costa Favolosa alongside in port with 'COSTA FAVOLOSA' lettering visible on hull

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Costa Favolosa at port October 2011 with 'COSTA FAVOLOSA' lettering visible

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Costa Favolosa under construction at Marghera (Fincantieri) shipyard 2010

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Costa Favolosa underway off Dubrovnik in calm Adriatic waters

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Costa Favolosa transiting the Bosphorus near Istanbul with city behind

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Costa Favolosa at Valletta showing waterslide deck and rim pool

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Savona harbour panorama with Costa Favolosa berthed at right

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Costa Cruises • Concordia Class

Dining on Costa Favolosa → Browse All

Complimentary

Ristorante Duca d'Orleans & Ristorante Duca di Borgogna — Two main dining rooms (decks 3-4) with multi-course Italian and international menus across multiple seatings.

Ca' d'Oro Buffet — All-day casual buffet on decks 9-10 with an integrated pizzeria and grill station.

Specialty (cover charge)

Club Favolosa — Gourmet à la carte specialty on Deck 11.

Samsara Restaurant — Health-focused Asian-Italian fusion paired with the Samsara Spa concept.

Archipelago — Michelin-inspired seafood specialty.

Sushino — Sushi and Japanese specialties.

Teppanyaki — Teppanyaki entertainment dining.

Pummid'Oro Pizzeria — Neapolitan pizza and pinsa.

Full venue details available on the Costa Cruises official site.

Costa Cruises • Concordia Class

The Logbook: Costa Favolosa

About Costa Favolosa

Costa Favolosa entered service in 2011 as the middle of three Concordia Class sisters (Pacifica 2009, Favolosa 2011, Fascinosa 2012), all built at Fincantieri's Marghera yard. At 114,500 GT and 3,012 guests with a crew of 1,100, she shares the same hull as her sisters but is themed around fairy tales and "fabulous" stories. She has primarily sailed Mediterranean and South American itineraries.

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Key Facts About Costa Favolosa

Class

Concordia Class

Entered Service

2011

Gross Tonnage

114,500 GT

Guests

3,012

Crew

1,100

IMO

9479852

Costa Favolosa Deck Plans

Costa Favolosa — 3,012 guests, sister to Costa Pacifica and Costa Fascinosa, 114,500 GT.

Generic cruise ship deck layout overview — Simplified deck layout overview

Where Is Costa Favolosa Right Now?

See Costa Favolosa's current position, speed, heading, and next port on the live AIS tracker below.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Costa Favolosa

What dining options are on Costa Favolosa?

Two main dining rooms (Ristorante Duca d'Orleans and Ristorante Duca di Borgogna, decks 3-4) and the Ca' d'Oro buffet are complimentary. Specialty venues with cover charges include Club Favolosa (Deck 11), Samsara Restaurant, Archipelago (seafood), Sushino, Teppanyaki, and Pummid'Oro Pizzeria. See the Dining section above.

How big is Costa Favolosa?

114,500 GT, 3,012 guests at double occupancy, 1,100 crew. Concordia Class, entered service 2011. Sister to Costa Pacifica and Costa Fascinosa.

Where does Costa Favolosa sail?

Mediterranean and South American itineraries. Check the live tracker above for current position.

Sources & Attribution

IMO 9479852 verified at VesselFinder.

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