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Costa Fascinosa

16th ship in the Costa Cruises fleet is on her way

Costa Fascinosa, as her name suggests - in Italian “fascinosa” means “charming” - was conceived as a tribute to charm in all its forms.

The interiors are inspired by the atmospheres of great historic films, the protagonists who made them famous and the works that brought success to the most celebrated theatres in the world.

The new flagship, due to enter service in spring 2012, will offer a holiday experience brimming with atmosphere and authentic cinematic locations. Interiors are designed to be works of art themselves: from fine furnishings, where the dominant colours are silver, gold and purple, to the sculptures and lights.

Costa Fascinosa awaits her distinctive funnel at the Marghera yard

With services that remain true to its name, some of the ship’s main innovative features will include:

Six suites with verandas and private Jacuzzis

An entertainment area for teenagers and adults, containing the latest technology in the virtual world, including a 4D Cinema and Playstation World

A real outdoor water park, including a pirate galleon and castle

Samsara Spa, one of the largest wellness areas ever built on a cruise ship

A central swimming pool area extending over two decks, equipped with a retractable glass roof

A giant screen and a Grand Prix racing car simulator and a golf simulator

The completely redesigned stern swimming pool area will be particularly spacious: 1,000 m² dedicated to relaxation and fun, with new Jacuzzis facing the sea and a refreshing waterfall.

The Costa Fascinosa, like her sister ship the Costa Favolosa, will also be on the cutting edge of cruise ship building technology, extending particularly to environmental compliance, which has always been a Costa hallmark. 

She will make her debut with two mini cruises and an inaugural cruise. The first mini cruise, departing from Venice on May 2, 2012, will call at Dubrovnik (Croatia), Capri (Italy), Savona (Italy); the second will depart from Savona on May 7 calling at Corfu (Greece), Kotor (Montenegro), Venice.

They will be followed by an 11-day inaugural cruise departing from Venice on May 11 to visit Israel, Greece and Turkey, with calls at Bari, Corfu (Greece), Haifa (Israel), Smyrna (Turkey) and Dubrovnik (Croatia).

For the entire 2012 spring/summer/autumn season (up to November 2012), the Costa Fascinosa will sail eight-day cruises from Venice and Bari to Olympia (Greece), Santorini and Rhodes (Greece) and Dubrovnik (Croatia).