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Costa Fascinosa: ship guide

Dominican Republic winters, Italy and France summers, themed on cinema and opera.

Best for: Travelers who want a European-style Caribbean week from the Dominican Republic in winter, or Italy, France and Spain port-a-day cruises in summer, on a mid-sized ship with a big spa. Sails from La Romana, Pointe-à-Pitre, Civitavecchia (Rome), Savona, Genoa, Toulon, Marseille, Barcelona in 2026 and 2027.

Costa Fascinosa
Costa Fascinosa
114,500gross tons
3,012guests at double occupancy
1,100crew
17decks
2012entered service
952 ftlong
1,506staterooms

About Costa Fascinosa

Costa Fascinosa was delivered by Fincantieri in May 2012 as the last of Costa’s Concordia-class ships and is a tribute to theater and cinema: each deck is named for a classic such as Aida, Tosca or Zhivago. At about 114,500 gross tons with 1,506 staterooms, 524 of them with balconies, and roughly 3,000 guests at double occupancy, she is a mid-sized Costa ship with four pools including one under a retractable glass roof, five whirlpools and the two-deck Solemio Spa.

Costa counts six restaurants and snack bars and 12 bars and lounges. Dinner can be the 12-course Archipelago menu by Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze and Ángel León, a reserved table in Il Gattopardo, sushi at Sushino at Costa, pizza at Pummid’Oro or burgers at The Salty Beach street-food bar by the pool. The Blue Velvet Piano Bar, a three-tier theater, a casino, a 4D cinema and the Formula 1 simulator at Scuderia Costa fill the evenings, and Starlink Wi-Fi keeps you connected.

From December 2026 to early March 2027 Costa Fascinosa sails seven-night Caribbean cruises from La Romana in the Dominican Republic, also joinable in Pointe-à-Pitre, calling at Catalina Island, Puerto Plata, Cabo Rojo and Grand Turk. In spring 2027 she opens a new seven-night Italy and France itinerary from Civitavecchia, Toulon and Savona or Genoa with La Spezia, Salerno and Messina, then sails Spain, France and Italy all summer with Ibiza, Valencia, Palma and Olbia.

  • Decks themed on theater and cinema classics such as Aida, Tosca and Zhivago
  • Seven-night Caribbean cruises from La Romana with Catalina Island, Puerto Plata, Cabo Rojo and Grand Turk
  • Archipelago, a 12-course Sea & Land menu by Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze and Ángel León
  • Sushino at Costa sushi bistro and The Salty Beach street-food bar by the pool
  • Solemio Spa of 6,000 square meters over two decks with thalassotherapy pool, sauna and Turkish bath
  • Four pools including one under a retractable glass roof, five whirlpools and a kids’ Aqua Park with a fairy-tale castle
  • Three-tier theater, 4D cinema, casino and the Formula 1 simulator at Bar Scuderia Costa
  • New 2027 Italy and France week with La Spezia, Salerno, Messina and Toulon, plus a Capri sunset party

Staterooms and suites

Interior

Costa’s practical, minimalist cabin for guests who spend their days on deck and in port; many sleep three or four on a sofa bed or pull-down berths, and a few are sold as single cabins.

Ocean View

A picture window on a new Caribbean or Italian port each morning; a bright mid-priced choice for couples.

Balcony

524 balcony cabins, about 40 percent of the ship, with a private veranda; the best seat for the Caribbean island hops and the Amalfi and Riviera coastlines.

Spa cabins

Interior, balcony and suite cabins near the Solemio Spa sold with spa inclusions such as access to the thermal area and the spa restaurant; book these if the spa is the point of the trip.

Suites

Suites and Grand Suites with separate living areas and large balconies; Costa suite guests receive a welcome bottle, a private butler, a reserved table every evening in the exclusive suite restaurant and other courtesies.

Costa Fascinosa deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Dorothy Deck 14 plan

Dorothy Deck 14

Ponte Aperto.

  • SolariumThe perfect place where to sunbathe, drink a cocktail and chat with your friends. There are so many solariums on board: by the pool, on the highest deck of the ship, or at the stern, to admire the wake of the ship while sailing ... Spread the towel on your sunbed and enjoy the sun!

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Costa Fascinosa

Wine Bar Angelo Azzurro
Wine Bar Angelo Azzurro
Under the Stars Restaurant
Under the Stars Restaurant
Tulipano Nero Restaurant
Tulipano Nero Restaurant
Topkapi Grand Bar
Topkapi Grand Bar
Toboga
Toboga
The Salty Beach Street Food
The Salty Beach Street Food
Theatre Show
Theatre Show
Teppanyaki Restaurant
Teppanyaki Restaurant
Sunset Bar
Sunset Bar
Squok Club
Squok Club
Squok Baby Area
Squok Baby Area
Solemio Spa
Solemio Spa

Dining on Costa Fascinosa

Main restaurantsIncluded

Two main dining rooms serve Costa’s Italian and international menus with Destination Dishes tied to the ports on the itinerary.

Il Gattopardo RestaurantIncluded

A la carte dinner served at a reserved table that is yours for the whole cruise.

Buffet restaurantIncluded

Self-service buffet for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late snacks that turns into a pizzeria in the evening.

Archipelago - Edition ISpecialty

A 12-course Sea & Land tasting menu blending the cooking of Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze and Ángel León over about two hours.

Sushino at CostaSpecialty

Costa’s sushi bistro with nigiri, maki, sashimi and mochi to eat in or take away.

The Salty Beach Street FoodSpecialty

Burgers and filled panini by the pool.

Pummid’Oro PizzeriaSpecialty

Pizza and mozzarella from selected ingredients and traditional recipes.

Gelateria AmarilloSpecialty

Homemade gelato and chocolate pralines, priced per item.

Blue Velvet Piano BarSpecialty

Wines by the glass and live piano to start the evening.

Entertainment and activities

  • Three-tier theater with musicals, comedy, acrobats and game shows every evening
  • Four pools, one under a retractable glass roof, five whirlpools and a giant poolside screen
  • Solemio Spa with Technogym sea-view gym, yoga, Pilates and an outdoor jogging track
  • 4D cinema and the Formula 1 driving simulator at Bar Scuderia Costa
  • Casino, Blue Velvet Piano Bar, grand bar with dancing and a late-night disco
  • Multisport court for five-a-side soccer, volleyball, basketball and tennis
  • Sea Destination events such as the Capri sunset party and Stromboli sunset reception on 2027 Italy cruises

Families and who it suits

The Squok Club looks after children aged 3 to 11 with supervised activities, the Squok Baby Area is a play space for parents and toddlers, a teen club covers 12 to 17 year olds, and the kids’ Aqua Park with its fairy-tale castle and water slide sits by the lido.

Best for: Travelers who want a European-style Caribbean week from the Dominican Republic in winter, or Italy, France and Spain port-a-day cruises in summer, on a mid-sized ship with a big spa.

Sails from: La Romana, Pointe-à-Pitre, Civitavecchia (Rome), Savona, Genoa, Toulon, Marseille, Barcelona · Regions: Caribbean, Western Mediterranean

Days ashore

Shore excursions in Costa Fascinosa’s upcoming ports

The ports on Costa Fascinosa’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.

Ports from sailings departing Oct 19, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.

Costa Fascinosa questions we answer every day

How big is Costa Fascinosa?
Costa Fascinosa is about 114,500 gross tons and 952 feet long, with 1,506 staterooms, 524 of them with balconies, and a crew of about 1,100. Capacity is about 3,000 guests at double occupancy and up to 3,780. Delivered by Fincantieri in 2012, she is the last Concordia-class ship and the sister of Costa Favolosa, mid-sized by today’s standards.
Where does Costa Fascinosa sail in 2026 and 2027?
Fall 2026 is short Western Mediterranean cruises from Savona, Marseille and Barcelona. From December 2026 to early March 2027 she sails seven-night Caribbean cruises from La Romana, also joinable in Pointe-à-Pitre, with Catalina Island, Puerto Plata, Cabo Rojo and Grand Turk. April and May 2027 bring a new Italy and France week from Civitavecchia, Toulon and Savona or Genoa, and summer 2027 adds Ibiza, Valencia, Palma and Olbia.
What is new on Costa Fascinosa for 2027?
Costa added a new seven-night Mediterranean itinerary for early April to late May 2027 that pairs La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Salerno, Messina and Toulon with Genoa or Savona, plus an eight-night version in mid-May that adds Ajaccio in Corsica. Costa’s Sea Destination events on these cruises include stargazing in the Ligurian Sea, a sunset party off Capri’s Faraglioni and a sunset reception near Stromboli.
Which cabins are best on Costa Fascinosa?
A Balcony cabin is the pick for the Caribbean island hops and the Italian coast, and only about 40 percent of cabins have one, so book early. Spa cabins near the Solemio Spa bundle thermal access, Suites add a butler, a welcome bottle and a reserved restaurant table, and Interior cabins that sleep three or four keep family fares low.
What is included in the fare on Costa Fascinosa?
The fare covers the main restaurants and Il Gattopardo, the buffet, theater shows, pools, the Squok Club and the Technogym gym. Costa adds a nightly service charge, and specialty dining such as Archipelago, Sushino and The Salty Beach, drinks, Wi-Fi, the 4D cinema and spa treatments are extra unless packaged. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Costa allows it, not available when you book direct.
Is Costa Fascinosa good for families?
Yes for families who like a European atmosphere. Children 3 to 11 have the Squok Club, toddlers the Squok Baby Area and teens their own club, with a kids’ Aqua Park and fairy-tale castle, four pools, the 4D cinema and the Formula 1 simulator for sea days. Many cabins sleep four, and the La Romana winter route puts Costa’s private Catalina Island beach day on every cruise.

Facts checked against Costa Cruises: Costa Fascinosa, Costa Cruises: cabins, Fincantieri: Costa Fascinosa, Cruise Industry News: Costa to offer new Mediterranean itinerary in 2027 on October 14, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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