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Inspired by legendary Italian ocean liners of yesteryear, the Costa Fortuna combines nostalgia and a refined atmosphere with contemporary style. Over 60% of the staterooms feature ocean views, and many of the public areas pay tribute to Italy's nautical traditions. A variety of entertainment options await, including three swimming pools, a spa, gym, and tennis court. After a day of fun in port, kick back in one of 11 bars and lounges or try your luck in the casino. The elegant Rex Theater provides spectacular entertainment on three decks. Dance into the night at the disco or ballroom. This is Cruising Italian Style, aboard the largest ship ever built for an Italian company.
Overview
If U.S.-based cruise lines are slowing down the rapid fleet expansion that occurred over the late 1990s and into the first few years of the 21st century, Europe is a different story. As CostaFortuna's design scheme pays homage to classic Italian ships, cruise history fans will be intrigued by the public rooms. Some are literal interpretations of rooms found on some of these classic vessels (whose provenance ranges from 1921 - 1965), like the gorgeously elegant Conte di Savoia 1932 Grand Bar, a terrific dancing venue, and the Classico Roma 1926 Bar, for after-dinner cognac and cigars. Others are more whimsical; the fabulous Conte Rossi 1921 Piano Bar is decked out in a red color scheme (as befits its name) and, naturally, the Neptunia 1932 Casino and the Vulcania 1927 Disco are much more contemporary than the originals. One of Costa's most distinctive qualities is the diversity of entertainment. On this ship, because lounges tend to run cozy rather than huge, there was something for everyone from big venues like the Conte di Savoia 1932 Grand Bar, designed for elegant dancing, to the Bar Conte Verde 1923, for jazz. You and yours are invited to join in all of the entertainment venues aboard Costa's Fortuna. Feel free to wander around and enjoy the serene atmosphere seasoned with sweet melodic music and the thrill of excitement. With our wide variety of entertainment options you'll surely never have a dull moment. For the laid back cruiser, you'll find interest in the lounges throughout the ship. If you're more in the mood of trying to luck, you would rather accept the challenge of venturing in the Casino.
Fitness and Recreation CostaFortuna has four pools (including one that's kid-dedicated). The main pool area features, beyond two pools, a waterslide and three huge whirlpools, a theater area with professional-style lighting and tiered levels of lounge chairs. We loved that when weather got cool crew members decked each chair with a variety of wool tartan rugs, in different colors and plaids. Activities You're invited to join the crew of Costa's Fortuna, in our journey to have the most memorable cruising experience in history. Even if you decide to do nothing at all, I promise you'll be entertained without a moment of boredom. Aboard the ship, you'll find Babysitting, Children Room, and a Teen Center so while you're basking in the sea air, you won't have to worry about what the younger cruisers are getting into. You'll have the opportunity to appreciate the pure glory of a soak in the Jacuzzi or a trip to the Spa for pampering.
Family We were less than wowed by Club Squok, the ship's kids' facility. There's no breaking down of rooms per age category (kids from 3 - 12 head to one room), although teens do have their own rather utilitarian area next door. We're told that Club Squok counselors go to a great deal of effort to involve kids onboard in various events, so activities are fairly wide-spread. There is a dedicated toddler pool area with mini-jungle gym. Fellow passengers Expect to find that about 15 percent of passengers hail from North American; the rest are primarily from Italy, Spain, France and Germany (and, as a result, on important announcements and during the muster drill each message is repeated in five different languages). |
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is that it's actually built on the same platform (which means it basically has the same layout) as sister company Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Triumph and Carnival Victory, and also resembles Carnival Destiny and Carnival Conquest in many important ways. Add to that an American touch on the decor this ship, like CostaMediterranea before it, was designed by Carnival's uber-design-master Joe Farcus. What you get, ultimately, is a pan-European cruise experience mixed with American-style comforts.