Costa Favolosa is a cruise ship operated by Italian cruise line Costa Crociere, ordered in October 2007. Based on the Concordia-class design, Costa Favolosa was laid down by Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard on 5 November 2009 and launched on 6 August 2010. Costa Favolosa entered service in 2011. Costa Favolosa is a Concordia-class cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Costa Favolosa with other Costa Cruises ships before booking.
Costa Favolosa Cruise Ship Guide
Costa Cruises · Concordia-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Costa Cruises
- Ship class
- Concordia
- Entered service
- 2011
- Gross tonnage
- 114,500 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 2,980 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 1,110
- Length
- 290 m
- Beam
- 35 m
What makes this ship notable
Costa Favolosa is a cruise ship operated by Italian cruise line Costa Crociere, ordered in October 2007. Based on the Concordia-class design, Costa Favolosa was laid down by Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard on 5 November 2009 and launched on 6 August 2010.
Highlights
- Costa Favolosa is a cruise ship operated by Italian cruise line Costa Crociere, ordered in October 2007.
- Based on the Concordia-class design, Costa Favolosa was laid down by Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard on 5 November 2009 and launched on 6.
Practical planning
Use Costa Favolosa’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Costa Cruises for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Costa Favolosa in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Costa Favolosa?
Costa Favolosa is operated by Costa Cruises.
When did Costa Favolosa enter service?
Costa Favolosa entered service in 2011.
What class is Costa Favolosa?
Costa Favolosa is a Concordia-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Costa Favolosa carry?
Catalog capacity is 2,980 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Costa Favolosa?
Verified catalog specs list Costa Favolosa at 114,500 GT, 290 m long, 35 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Costa Favolosa?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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