Costa Fortuna
A remarkable reminder of Conte di Savoia, Rafaello and Vulcania among the notable and well-appointed transatlantic Italian ocean liners of the glorious past, Costa Fortuna magically combines the illustrious ambiance of the past with today’s atmosphere of modern gracefulness and style.
Build in 2003 with a length of 890 feet and can carry up to 3,747 passengers (1,027 are composed of ship crew), Costa Fortuna has 13 lovely decks. For those who don’t want to miss on any of their health regimen, the ship has a jogging track for those weight-conscious individuals as well as a well-equipped gym for the passengers who always want to tone those muscles and want to loose the excess pounds they got from dining from the array of restaurants found in the ship that offer menus that are sure to delight the taste buds. And what a better way to have a view of the sparkling sea but while having a time at the sauna and steam room which renders users an opportunity to see the sea.
For those water lovers, there are four swimming pools including one where people can enjoy the waters rain or shine or especially during midday scorching of the sun, big thanks to its glass roof (so the pacifying view of the vast azure sky is not blocked as one floats in the pool on an air-packed plastic chair while sipping on a cocktail drink) that can be retracted. The names of the pools are Barcelona, Children’s Pool, Colombo and Oceana (found in the ship’s highest level deck and features a waterslide for a more exhilarating pool experience).
The other various exciting features of Costa Fortuna include the following:
The Cabins
There are a total of 1,358 cabins in this cruise ship to which 27 are dedicated for passengers with disabilities and 522 have private balconies. All cabins have the following standard features:
- a queen-size bed (convertible to a twin-size bed)
- a small refrigerator
- a TV set
- a phone (with direct-dial service)
- a vanity desk with chair
- a hairdryer
- an average-size bathroom equipped with a shower head
- a safe (to keep those cash and other valuables like jewelry)
The ship’s mini-suites feature a couch that can be pulled out while the full suites feature:
- a very spacious balcony
- a separate seating area
- a bathroom made of marble
- a whirlpool bath
The Restaurants
Andromeda Buffet
This one’s a perennial favorite among passengers serving three meals everyday.
Rafaello 1965 Restaurant and Michelangelo 1965 Restaurant
Serve Italian menu (with more than 50 pasta recipes prepared every week) along with other international cuisine (that usually involve seafood, salads and steaks) these two-storey dining venues are named after two of Italians eminent painters, and to justify the names passengers need to look up to admire the excellent ceiling frescoes.
Conte Grande 1927 Club
A high-class, 150-seater restaurant where guests are expected o pay.
Christoforo Columbus 1954 Buffet Restaurant
Yes, named after America’s famed Christopher Columbus. Here it’s bountiful buffet with breakfast you could whip up on your own plus tasty pizza treat every afternoon.
First class accommodation, food and recreation, what more can you look for? Hop aboard Costa Fortuna now!
