Name: Costa Favolosa
Brand: Costa Cruises
Availability: InStock

At a glance

Costa Favolosa is a large-size cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises, in service since 2010. It carries 3,012 guests and 1,100 crew (2.7 guests per crew member) at 114,500 gross tons. It is the 8th largest of 9 Costa Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural, family friendly and party (5/10) and lowest for romantic (1/10). It is rated 3 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz. It has 104 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $428 to $4,114. 2 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 3 / 5
Berlitz: 3.5 / 5

Guests: 3,012
Crew: 1,100
Gross tons: 114,500
Decks: 14
Length: 951 ft
Beam: 118 ft
Maiden voyage: 2010
Launched: 2011
Refurbished: 2018
Space ratio: 2.7; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.7
Speed (mph): 25
IMO: 9479852

Bliss scores

What Costa Favolosa is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 3.0
Adventure and nature 2.0
Cultural 5.0
Dining 2.0
Entertainment 3.0
Family friendly 5.0
Party 5.0
Romantic 1.0
Spa and fitness 2.0
Staterooms 2.0

Our review

Costa Favolosa: Embracing art at sea

Have you sailed on Costa Favolosa? We'd love to hear your take and see your photos. The following information was curated by Cruiseable.

Snapshot

Soaring, gothic-style spaces welcome guests aboard Costa Favolosa to an atrium enriched with sparkling diamond-shaped decorations and regal entertainment at any time of the day or night. On Costa Favolosa, there are more than 400 original works of art and over 6,000 reproductions. It is a ship where you'll find something to do from morning to night. Take part in parties, games, shows, music, magic and more. Indulge in delectable dishes, with menus developed by world-class chefs.

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Dining & lounges

Five restaurants, including the Club Favolosa and Samsara Restaurant at an additional charge and by reservation only
13 bars, including a Cognac & Cigar Bar and a Coffee & Chocolate Bar

Entertainment

Costa Favolosa offers a wide variety of entertainment. You can meet in the new playground area; you'll be captivated by the 4-D cinema that combines three-dimensional vision with special effects; or if you prefer, you can play the latest PlayStation games. Ice cream, drinks and popcorn are close at hand.

Activities

On Costa Favolosa, you'll be able to show that you're a champion golfer or Grand Prix driver. Check out Virtual Golf, the most advanced golf simulator on board a cruise ship. If your passion is speed, you'll be able to see how you stack up as a driver on the most spectacular circuits in the world with the Grand Prix Simulator. The children won't be able to resist the games room or the new pool, which is as much fun as a real water park.

Casino
Disco
Grand Prix Simulator with single-seat racing car
Pool deck with retractable glass roof and giant screen.
Waterslide
Internet Point
Library
Shopping Center
Virtual World, Squok Club (kids club) with Playstation Entertainment, children's pool

Spa & fitness

Samsara Spa's benefits are based on a marine climate where well-being achieves a new balance of body and spirit, with personalized Ayurvedic treatments, massages with special oils, and the purifying heat of the sauna.

Staterooms

1,508 cabins in total
103 cabins with direct access to the spa
594 cabins with private balconies
56 suites, all with private balconies
12 suites with direct access to the spa

Your take

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On board highlights

Atrium Costa Favolosa
Pools Costa Favolosa
Private whirlpool Samsara Grand Suites

Dining

Where to eat on Costa Favolosa

Photos

Inside and out

Destinations 8

The famed Barbary Macaques make themselves seen on the Rock of Gibraltar.
The Gibraltar Airport stands in the shadow of the Rock.
St. Michael's Cave is the most visited of the more than 150 caves in Gibraltar.
Moorish fortifications in Gibraltar signal the contested nature of the region over the centuries.
Visitors to Gibraltar can take the cable car to the Top of the Rock.
British pageantry on display as the Corps of Drums of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment passes by the Convent.
The Strait of Gibraltar, separating Africa and Europe, brings visitors from across the globe.
Stroll through Gibraltar and stop for refreshments at Casemates Square.