Costa Fascinosa [SEP] manufacturer
Costa Fascinosa
Costa Fascinosa is a "Concordia"-class cruise ship that was ordered in October 2007 for Costa Crociere. Based on the "Concordia" class design, "Costa Fascinosa" was constructed by Fincantieris Marghera shipyard in Venice. Part of a five-ship expansion of the Costa Crociere fleet, the vessel entered service on 6 May 2012. She was Costa Crociere's flagship until the "Costa Diadema" entered service.
Design and construction.
"Costa Fascinosa" and sister ship "Costa Favolosa" were ordered in
. She carries up to 3,780 passengers in 1,506 cabins; six more than previous "Concordia" class ships.
"Costa Fascinosa" is the sixteenth ship in service with Costa Crociere. She was laid down on 3 September 2010 and was delivered to Costa Cruises on 5 May 2012.
Operational history.
"Costa Fascinosa" entered service on 6 May 2012, sailing on a preview cruise before entering regular service on 11 May, cruising to the eastern Mediterranean. She was transferred to South America in November 2012,