Costa Fascinosa

Costa Fascinosa is a Concordia-class cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises that entered service on 6 May 2012. She carries around 3,000 passengers, making her a mid-sized ship. Built at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Venice, she was the last ship built of the Concordia class, four months after the Costa Concordia disaster. She was Costa's flagship until Costa Diadema entered service in 2014.

The ship's theme is "things that fascinate," inspired by celebrities, exotic destinations, and movie stars. Notable onboard amenities include a Grand Prix driving simulator, a pool area with a giant movie screen and retractable glass roof, and the Asian-themed Samsara Spa with an associated restaurant. Fascinosa displays 330 original artworks and 6990 prints throughout the ship. The casino carries an Indian film reference, named after the Italian title of the film "Slumdog Millionaire," while the lido area is themed after "Gone With the Wind."

Shipboard facilities include five dining venues, a casino, theater, two show lounges, library, steam room, modern fitness center, four pools, five jacuzzis, and a full-service spa. The ship's name was selected through an online competition, as was the case with Costa Favolosa. "Fascinosa" is the Italian word for "fascinating" or "glamorous". Passengers are assisted by Pepper robots, humanoid robots that greet and guide guests during embarkation and provide information throughout the voyage on dining, entertainment, enrichment programs, shopping, and shore excursions.

Staterooms number 1,507 across 16 categories, with nearly 40% of all staterooms featuring a private step-out balcony. The largest accommodations are the Grand Suites, and the ship also has 103 Spa Staterooms including 12 Spa Suites and 12 cabins for solo travelers.

Fascinosa suits families, couples, and solo cruisers who want a contemporary mid-sized ship with a theatrical atmosphere, plenty of dining options, and a good mix of activities for all ages.