Costa Fortuna is a 3,470-guest Costa Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2003. This page collects its itineraries, ports of call and technical specifications. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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Costa Fortuna at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 75%
SmallestLargest
A large ship at 102,200 gross tons —
#129 of 520 ships we track.
29 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position
● 3 weeks ago
Heading to: GIBRALTAR
16.5 knotsUnder Way Using Engine
Position data may be outdated.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Costa Fortuna
Costa Fortuna is a mid-sized Costa Cruises ship built by Fincantieri and delivered in 2003. Its design pays tribute to historic Italian and transatlantic liners, with Art Deco-inspired public spaces, a large central atrium, multiple pools, restaurants, bars, theater entertainment and the Solemio Spa. The ship offers a broad mix of interior, ocean-view, balcony and suite accommodations. Costa announced its sale to Margaritaville at Sea in 2025, with a planned future rebranding as Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber.
Ship at a Glance
Operator
Costa Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy
Registry / flag
Italy (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
IBNY
IMO number
9239783
MMSI
247094800
Draft
8.2 m
Onboard Experience
Signature highlights
The ship features a tall central atrium, nine pools and hot tubs, theater entertainment, a casino, children’s spaces and extensive open-deck areas. Its decor incorporates reproductions and design references associated with classic ocean liners.
Dining
Costa lists five restaurants and snack venues, offering main dining, buffet-style meals and casual food options. Dining spaces include both included venues and specialty experiences, subject to the sailing’s onboard arrangements.
Entertainment
Entertainment includes theater shows, live music, lounge programming, a casino and nightlife venues. The ship also provides recreational activities around its pools and public decks.
Staterooms & suites
The 1,358-cabin inventory includes interior, ocean-view, balcony and suite categories. Fincantieri lists 472 balcony cabins, 333 window cabins, 503 inside cabins and 50 suites, including eight penthouse suites.
For families
Family-oriented features include swimming pools, a games room, children’s activities and spaces designed for younger guests. The ship’s range of casual dining and open-deck facilities also suits multigenerational travel.
Pools, spa & wellness
The 1,300-square-metre Solemio Spa includes a sea-view gym, sauna, Turkish bath, treatment rooms and beauty-salon services.
Accessibility
Accessible accommodations and related facilities are available, but the reviewed sources did not provide a complete current accessibility specification.
No itineraries found for this ship.
Costa Fortuna FAQ
What flag does Costa Fortuna sail under?
Costa Fortuna is registered in Italy.
How many passengers does Costa Fortuna hold?
Costa Fortuna carries about 3,470 guests.
How old is Costa Fortuna?
Costa Fortuna entered service in 2003 and was last refurbished in 2019.
How big is Costa Fortuna?
At 102,200 gross tons and 272 m long, Costa Fortuna is a large ship — larger than 75% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.