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Costa Fortuna

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Costa Fortuna current position

Costa Fortuna current location is at West Mediterranean (coordinates 41.91998 N / 11.13131 E) cruising at speed of 17.4 kn (32 km/h | 20 mph) en route to Cadiz. The AIS position was reported 3 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Costa Fortuna

Costa Fortuna current cruise is 5 days, round-trip Mediterranean from Civitavecchia Rome . Prices start from USD 559 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 03 Apr, 2024 and ends on 08 Apr, 2024 .

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The 2003-built Costa Fortuna cruise ship is the fourth Destiny-class Costa ship, with sisterships Costa Magica and the CCL-Carnival Cruise Lines ships Triumph-Sunrise , Victory-Radiance and Destiny-Sunshine .

The vessel (IMO number 9239783) is currently Italy- flagged (MMSI 247094800) and registered in Genoa .

History - construction and ownership

Costa Cruises is a Genoa -headquartered subsidiary company owned by Carnival Corporation . Costa is Europe's second-largest cruise line (after MSC ) with year-round operations in the Mediterranean. Costa was founded in 1854 as a cargo shipping company. It started passenger shipping services in 1947, with regular Transatlantic crossings between Europe (Italy) and South America. In 2000, Costa Cruises was acquired by Carnival Corporation (shipowner).

The 2700-passenger ship Costa Fortuna features a high balcony ratio, alternative dining, splashy decorations. The vessel was built on the same platform as CCL's boats Carnival Destiny (remodeled/reconstructed in 2013/USD 155 million), Carnival Triumph (remodeled in 2019/USD 200M) and Carnival Victory (remodeled in 2021/USD 200M).

Besides the ship's staff and crew, Costa cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation. They also assist them throughout the cruise by providing information and tips on onboard dining, entertainment, enrichment program (workshops, pre-scheduled events), casino and shopping promotions, shore excursions and tours. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). They can also interpret human emotions by analyzing voice tones and facial expressions.

Decks and Cabins

Costa Fortuna staterooms (1354 total, in 9 grades) include 58x Suites, 464x Balconies, 321x Oceanviews and 511 Inside cabins. Most staterooms are sized 185 ft2 / 17 m2 (nearly 40% of all) and have private step-out balconies. Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 27, single cabins are 14. The largest accommodations are the Grand Suites (345 ft2 / 32 m2, with terrace sized 85 ft2 / 8 m2).

The boat has 13 passenger decks , of which 8 are with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Mealtimes on Fortuna generally follow the traditions rather than set the pace for innovations. At breakfast, there is casual fare in ship's Restaurant Buffet Colombo 1954, including omelets to order, along with cold cheeses and cuts. At lunch expect the addition of an outdoor grill by the pool, where you can get grilled chicken, French fries and twice-cooked burgers. Lunch in either of the restaurants offers daily specials. There is also a daily "tea time" at the buffet. Dinner is the big event onboard Costa Fortuna. Most of the attention is focused on a formal-style meal that can last 3 hours. Alternatives are limited to Restaurant Buffet Cristoforo Colombo 1954, transformed into a pizzeria from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m., and Club Grand Conte 1927, at top of the ship, for a romantic experience (with EUR 23 service charge). Costa Fortuna also offers complimentary 24-Hour Room-Service.

Follows the complete list of Costa Fortuna restaurants and food bars.

• Ristorante Raffaello 1965 (complimentary forward Dining Room, operates with open seating Breakfast and Lunch, 2 assigned seatings for Dinner - at 6:30 pm and 9 pm)
• Ristorante Michelangelo 1965 (complimentary 2-level aft Dining Room with 2 fixed Dinner seatings)
• Club Conte Grande 1927 (specialty a la carte restaurant; Steakhouse menu and extensive wine list; dinner-only, reservations required)
• Ristorante Buffet Cristoforo Colombo 1954 (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary; offers breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea at 4-5 pm, and dinner; in the evening is transformed into Pizzeria, complimentary, with waiter service).

Introduced in 2021, "Destination Dishes" are complimentary and available at the MDR's/main dining rooms fleetwide. They are based on individual recipes designed by a "celebrity chef trio" (Bruno Barbieri/Italian, Helene Darroze/French, Angel Leon/Spanish) and interpret the traditional food of the destinations to be visiting by the ship on the following day of the voyage.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Costa Fortuna was designed by Carnival ships design-master Joe Farcus. What passengers get is a pan-European voyage mixed with the comforts of the American style. Fortuna cruise ship provides a casino, theater, 3 swimming pools, and 5 jacuzzis plus SPA. Club Squok is the ship's kids' facility. Teens have their own area next door. Club Squok counselors involve kids in various events, so activities are widespread. There is also a toddler pool area with a mini-jungle gym.

Follows the complete list of Costa Fortuna lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Teatro Rex 1932 (3-tiered theatre and main show lounge; hosts grand scale show productions, musicals, classical concerts, ballet performances, circus, and laser light shows)
• Grand Bar Conte Di Savoia 1932 (with own dance floor and stage for live performances; hosts quiz games and fashion reviews)
• Bar Classico Roma 1926 (Cigar Lounge and Bar; also selling cigars and fine liquor)
• Galleria d'Arte (Fortuna's Art Gallery)
• Sala Carte (cards room)
• Casino Neptunia 1932
• Fortuna Atrium (multi-deck Atrio Costa - an open-floor area with live music and entertainment, served by Costa Lobby Bar)
• Sala da Ballo Conte Verde 1923 (lounge with dance floor and own bar)
• Piano Bar Conte Rosso 1921 (stage for cabaret performances, live music, own dance floor)
• Salone Leonardo Da Vinci 1960 (grand lounge with round-shaped bar and stage)
• Discoteca Vulcania 1927 (2-level Disco Nightclub, DJ program nightly)
• Internet Point (Internet computers room); Biblioteca Galileo Galilei 1963 (Library)
• Galleria Negozi Shops (duty and tax-free shops for brand watches, jewelry, perfumes, fashion clothes, Costa-logo merchandise, sportswear, gifts, tobacco, and liquor)
• Area Foto (Photo Gallery and Shop)
• Mondo Virtuale (Video Games Arcade)
• Cappella (Wedding Chapel, also used for religious services)
• Squok Club (kids lounge with Mini Club (3-6 yo) and Maxi Club (7-11 yo) playing rooms; with complimentary kids program and supervised activities; complimentary babysitting)
• Teen Zone (teenagers' lounge with Teen Junior (12-14 yo) and Teen Club (15-17 yo) rooms; complimentary supervised activities, themed parties, sports contests)
• Club Salute Saturnia Spa and Wellness Center (14,000 ft2 / 1,300 m2, with Venus Beauty Salon, Gym, Relaxation Room, Massage-Treatment Rooms, UVA Solarium, Sauna, Turkish Bath, Thermal Suites, spa pool; the Gym and the Sauna are complimentary)
• Lido Oceania 1932 pool area (lido pool with two Whirlpools, served by Oceania Bar)
• Lido Colombo 1954 pool area (with two Whirlpools and with retractable glass roof; served by Colombo Bar and Grill)
• Lido Barcellona pool area (one Whirlpool)
• Kids Pool (wading pool)
• Solarium (open-air relaxation area, served by Solarium Bar)
• Campo da Gioco (combined court for tennis and basketball); Pista da Jogging (Power Walking/Jogging Track).

Itineraries

Costa Fortuna itinerary program was based on Caribbean roundtrips from Pointe-a-Pitre/Guadeloupe . In the summer, Fortuna sailed in Europe/Mediterranean leaving from Civitavecchia-Rome , Barcelona , and Savona , as well as to the Norwegian Fjords, leaving from Amsterdam, with Transatlantic crossings on seasonal relocation (RepositionCruises.com).

In April 2016, Costa Fortuna started homeporting in Shanghai China , serving the booming Asian market. Before the COVID pandemic, in 2019 Fortuna was deployed in Europe/Mediterranean, and in Asia was to be replaced by Costa Smeralda .

Fortuna's Mediterranean 2022 program was based on 3x homeports - Savona (Italy), Barcelona (Spain) and Marseille (France), and short breaks (3-4-day roundtrips) visiting all three homeports.

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the Costa ship Fortuna was paused for 2+ years (March 2020 through June 2022) restarting operations on June 11th from Bremerhaven Germany (14-day Northern Europe/UK and Iceland itinerary to IJmuiden, Lerwick, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Grundarfjordur, Reykjavik, Kirkwall, Invergordon).

In winter 2022-2023 (thru March 29th) the ship was deployed in South America and homeported in Buenos Aires (Argentina) . During the rest of 2023 were scheduled 14-day/2-week-long Mediterranean itineraries, including 3 new for Costa:

• Itinerary 1 (from June 24th to August 19th) from Savona visits Civitavecchia, Messina Sicily, Greek islands (Heraklion/Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, Santorini, Argostoli/Kefalonia), Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands), Barcelona, Marseille
• Itinerary 2 (from April 29th to June 10th, and September 2nd and 16th) visits the Canaries archipelago (Arrecife, Las Palmas, Puerto del Rosario, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Savona, Funchal Madeira, Malaga, plus Civitavecchia (on select voyages only).
• Itinerary 3 (departures April 16th, September 30th, October 14th) visits Istanbul (overnight during Sept-Oct voyages), Izmir, Piraeus/Athens, Valletta Malta, Catania Sicily, Savona, Civitavecchia, Barcelona, Marseille.

In October-November were scheduled 3-4-day short breaks from Savona to Barcelona/Marseille.

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Fortuna is of Costa's Destiny-class liners, with sisterships Costa Magica , Carnival Destiny (Sunshine since 2013) , Carnival Triumph (Sunrise since 2019) , Carnival Victory (Radiance since 2021) .

Costa Cruises Fortuna has almost the same architecture as the Destiny-class (oldest) Carnival Cruise Lines ships . However, Fortuna is somehow resembling an old steamship/ocean liner. In the Atrium, passengers can see exhibitions of ship models. Many Italian steamships, along with 26 Costa ships (including Fortuna) are arranged upside down there. Fortuna's all public rooms are named after and inspired by a different vessel.

In 2016, Costa Asia confirmed that Fortuna will join the other three Costa ships homeported in China, further increasing the company's capacity on the Chinese market by 38%. In early 2016, Fortuna started roundtrips leaving from China (homeport Shanghai ), with berthing at Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal. In 2017, the list of Costa Asia ships also included Atlantica , neoRomantica , Serena and Victoria .

In 2019, the ship was deployed back in Europe (repositioned to the Mediterranean). In Asia, Fortuna was replaced by the newbuild (for China's source market) Costa Smeralda .

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The current position of COSTA FORTUNA is at West Mediterranean reported 0 min ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Cadiz, Spain , sailing at a speed of 17.5 knots and expected to arrive there on Apr 11, 05:30 . The vessel COSTA FORTUNA (IMO 9239783, MMSI 247094800) is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2003 (21 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Italy .

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Activities & entertainment

• Beauty Salon
• Biblioteca Galileo Galilei 1963
• Club Conte Grande 1927
• Club Salute Saturnia 1927
• Deck Parties
• Disco Vulcania 1927
• Hot Tubs (4)
• Jogging Track
• Nightly Music
• Sports Court
• Vibrant Nightlife
• Virtual Reality *
• Casino Neptunia 1932 *
• Comedy Shows
• Conte Verde 1923 Ballroom
• Onboard Movies
• Sala Augustus 1952
• Salone Leonardo Da Vinci 1960
• Teatro Rex 1932
• Wine Tasting *
• Buffet Restaurant Cristoforo Colombo 1954 - Casual
• Ristorante Michelangelo 1965 - International
• Ristorante Raffaello 1965 - International
• Grand Bar Conte Di Savoia 1932 - Nautical bar *
• Piano Bar Conte Rosso 1921 - Nautical Piano Bar *
• Bar Solarium - Pool Bar *
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Restaurants included in the tour price, restaurant 1965 michelangelo, restaurant 1965 raffaello, buffet restaurant.

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The 272 meter long Costa Fortuna is one of the larger cruise ships of the Italian cruise line Costa Crociere SpA . The Destiny class ship has been sailing under the Costa flag since October 31, 2003.

Costa Fortuna in the port of Ibiza town

The Costa Fortuna was built by the Fincantieri shipyards. She served in Asia in 2017 and 2018; She has been sailing in the Mediterranean since March 2019. In preparation for the European engagement, the ship was in Singapore retrofitted for around eight million euros to meet the needs of the European market.

Externally, Costa Fortuna presents itself with pleasing lines . Is eye-catching inside the ship the central atrium . The reception, tour office, shops, bars, etc. are located in the central area, which extends over three decks. The three-story on-board theater and the two show lounges are also representative.

Atrium of the Costa Fortuna

The public spaces are dedicated to maritime themes. But that's not all: Ship models are reminiscent of the transatlantic liners "Michelangelo" and "Raffaello", two sister ships that were put into service shortly after World War II. Life predominantly takes place on decks 2 to 3 and 5 to 9. The remaining decks are passenger decks. The space available on the open decks and inside the ship is generously dimensioned.

Enough space at the front pool

Overview of all cruises with the Costa Fortuna directly from the shipping company.

A distinction is made between 1.300 interior, sea view and balcony cabins as well as 58 suites. Some of the domiciles are handicapped accessible. The majority of the cabins are on decks 1 and 2 as well as 6, 7 and 8.

The smallest cabins at around 14 square meters are the inside cabins. Sea view and balcony cabins are around 16 to 17 square meters. The balcony areas are not yet included. The size of the suites is put at 19 to 35 square meters. Samsara cabins and Samsara suites have been set up on the higher decks. The elegant and particularly comfortable cabins offer free access to the spa area.

We lived in the premium balcony cabin 8339 on deck 8. Cabin size: approx. 17 square meters plus the balcony area. As a standard cabin, it appears spacious. Up to four people could live in this family cabin; but then it gets tight.

Balcony cabin 8339

The double bed is next to the window element. Cupboards and chests of drawers offer sufficient storage space; the cloakroom for two people can be conveniently accommodated in the cabin. Two large-format mirrors create pleasant visual effects, and we also like the styling and decor of the cabin.

A small make-up desk or desk is available. A sofa bed and a small table complete the facility. A fairly small television showing many international programs, telephone, safe and air conditioning are of course part of the basic equipment. The lighting is neat.

The wet room is spacious and offers plenty of storage space. In contrast, the balcony lacks depth. Two chairs and a small table are part of the equipment. The backrests of the balcony chairs cannot be tilted.

The service from our cabin steward is good. Special requests will be dealt with as quickly as possible. At Costa, you don't bother with folding soft toys out of towels. Compared to the previous year, the cabin service is only offered once a day . Welcome to the AIDA Cruises level. What the daughter has always mastered, the mother now also practices.

Food and drink on board

Restaurants.

With double occupancy of the cabins and full occupancy, a minimum of 2.716 guests travel on board the Costa Fortuna; The maximum allowed is 3.470 passengers. Eat in five restaurants. Three of the restaurants and the additional burger grill in the pool area are included in the price; the club restaurant and the pizzeria are chargeable.

The majority of passengers use the two service restaurants on decks 3 and 4 for dinner Restaurant 1965 Michelangelo and Restaurant 1965 Raffaello . Eat in two sessions. Both restaurants can serve around 1.700 guests at the same time at each mealtime. The restaurants are supplied by a central kitchen.

The Michelangelo is located aft on decks 3 and 4. As the larger of the two restaurants, it offers around 1.000 seats. The spaces between the seats are sufficient. On the third deck, the volume under the galleries is difficult to bear. The restaurant is open in the morning, at noon and in the evening. The dinner takes place in two sessions. The choice of free table times is not practiced on this Costa ship.

Ristorante Michelangelo

Costa emphasizes that all dishes are freshly prepared. In the course of the tour, the kitchen offers typical specialties from selected Italian regions. The decoration and the taste of the dishes convince us. The kitchen works mostly quickly. On the other hand, we are not always satisfied with the service, and the beverage service could also be optimized.

Ristorante Michelangelo - lower area

Breakfast is a mixture of buffet and service. In addition to the buffet food, perfect breakfasts for different nations are also served. We preferred the Norwegian breakfast with whole wheat bread and smoked salmon. Belgian guests will find the local waffle with cream. There is nothing wrong with lunch either.

The Raffaello, which can seat around 700 guests, is located amidships on decks 3 and 4. The Raffaello is only open in the evenings. The offer is identical to the Michelangelo. By the way: In the Raffaello and Michelangelo, in addition to the included dishes, specialties are also regularly offered for a fee.

An alternative to the two service restaurants is the buffet restaurant located aft on deck 9. The facility doesn't appeal to us; there is a lack of chic. There is an oppressive tightness between the chairs, the aisles are mostly narrow and it is very noisy. A beverage service is not offered. The guests take care of themselves at vending machines or at manned drinks stations.

Drinks station in the buffet restaurant

There is no reason to complain about the quality, variety or taste of the food. The organization of the buffet is incomprehensible. In the core area, the Costa concept dispenses with individual stations, such as those known from the Celebrity Cruises or TUI Cruises ships. There, separate stations distributed across the room prevent long waiting times. The Costa guests, on the other hand, are forced to line up at two mirror-image buffets and to work ahead. If the restaurant is very busy, there will inevitably be queues and waiting times. Inconsiderate jostling is also common. By the way, clearing and cleaning the tables leaves a lot to be desired, not only at peak times.

Commendable: An afternoon snack is served in the buffet restaurant between 16:00pm and 17:00pm It should be noted that none of the restaurants featured serve ice cream for dessert. Ice cream lovers switch to the Gelateria Bar Amarillo and pay for the pleasure. The ice cream counter is connected to the pool bar on deck 9.

Amarillo ice cream shop

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Costa promises guests an "exclusive" experience. The partially open service restaurant is one deck above the pizzeria and two decks above the buffet restaurant. We haven't tested it. At least we know that Costa tries to keep the restaurant busy with an attractive weekly offer. For 180 euros, the three main meals can be taken in a quiet and sophisticated atmosphere. However, it is incomprehensible that two fixed table times also apply in this restaurant. That hardly creates "exclusive" experiences.

The pizzeria above the buffet restaurant on deck 19 is open between 00:1pm and 00:10am It is an unadorned restaurant with a retro look that serves as an alternative to the buffet restaurant in the morning hours. We don't see why we should eat in the pizzeria given the quality of the main restaurants.

This little luxury debits the on-board account of the standard guests with 5 euros per person.

Cafés, Bars & Lounges

On our tour through the cafes, bars & lounges of the Costa Fortunaa, we work our way from deck 3 up to deck 12.

The Costa Atrium Bar is located on the 3rd deck within sight of the reception and the excursion desk. It is mostly well attended.

Costa Atrium Bar

In front of the Ristorante Michelangelo is the two-storey one Discoteca Vulcania 1927 . Disco goers should appreciate them.

Discoteca Vulcania

The large lounge amidships Grand Bar Conte Di Savoia 1932 occupies a privileged place. It is an important part of the entertainment program every day.

Show event in the Grand Bar di Savoia

Other bars and lounges on deck 5 are the Sala Conte Verde 1923 and the lounge Leonardo da Vinci 1960 .

Our favorite is the wine and piano bar Conte Rosso 1921 . Not least because of the musical entertainment offered there. However, the seating should be more comfortable.

Conte Rosso wine and piano bar

To the pool areas oceania (amidships) and Columbo (aft) are adjacent to two bars.

The is on the starboard side of the 12th deck Solarium bar .

Solarium bar

We always associate Italy with delicious coffee and don't understand why there is no quiet, intimate café on the Costa Fortuna. We are also surprised that we cannot find a single cozy bar on the whole ship .

After all, the menu and bar cards offer a wide selection of drinks. The price level is still acceptable compared to US ships. Costa also offers different beverage packages. A thorough examination of the content doesn't hurt.

Sport & Wellness

Costa Fortuna has a decent range of indoor and outdoor sports activities. Team players use the multi-purpose sports field Campo da Gioco on deck 12. The facility is suitable for football, volleyball or basketball.

Campo da Gioco

The 11 meter short one is on deck 180 Jogging course . Those who want to go more undisturbed should switch to the mostly deserted boat deck (deck 3).

The fitness center is well equipped and the devices are state-of-the-art. The access, separated by gender, is through the spa and past the saunas.

Two Swimming pools and four Hottubs form the pool landscape. As is so often the case on cruise ships, the size of the pools is more suitable for refreshment than for sporting activities. The aft basin is located under a retractable glass roof. It is incomprehensible that this pool and the two hot tubs are used almost exclusively by children of all ages and individual family members. The associated noise development is accordingly.

You can slide on the Costa Fortuna. A winding one Slide leads from the top deck three decks lower.

Sun worshipers can enjoy the spacious Sundecks comfortable. It is probably not a problem to get hold of a deck chair. However, there is a lack of shady places.

Wellness treatments are available in Club Salute Saturnia 1927 . The 1.300 square meter spa area offers guests all kinds of things. Saunas, steam baths and massage therapies create good wellness experiences.

Samsara Spa

The entertainment on offer is as colorful and varied as the day is long.

During the day, guests are entertained in a variety of ways. The program includes bingo, handicraft lessons, quiz events, dance lessons, beach parties or a pasta party by the pool. The name of a well-known Italian pasta manufacturer is of course mentioned.

Pasta feast by the pool

Twice evenings in the three-story Rex Theater organized varied stage shows. The technical equipment of the theater is apparently state-of-the-art. The connection between video effects and stage reality is remarkable.

Rex Theater

As for the live music in the bars and lounges: there is a lot on offer, from classical to pop. The ability and repertoire of the musicians are to be commended. The volume associated with the performances is often criticized. With our southern neighbors, constant noise is evidently a sign of joie de vivre.

It's on the 5th deck Casino Neptunia 1932 . The game is played at tables and machines. We have little understanding that children are allowed to be in the casino at any time . Shopping gallery is well done: fashion, bags and cosmetics are on offer.

One of the on-board shops

They are on the 4th deck Gallery , internet point, the little one Ship library and the Chapel . We know the prayer room from all Costa ships. Children are supervised between 9am and midnight in the Squok Club on deck 12.

Rating of the Costa Fortuna

We tested the Costa Fortuna in May 2019 as part of a one-week Mediterranean trip from / to Genoa.

• the generous amount of space in the public areas;
• the general cleanliness on board the ship;
• the tasty dishes;
• the varied entertainment offer;
• the appropriate price / performance ratio.
• the cabin service, which is limited compared to previous years (service once a day);
• the not always convincing services in the included restaurants, there is still potential for optimization;
• the extremely high level of noise pollution in public areas;
• Zones for those seeking peace and quiet are completely absent;
• Small children and toddlers enjoy unlimited access to all rooms until late in the evening;
• the disrespectful or reckless behavior of many fellow travelers, which we have not yet experienced in this way on international ships.

Costa Fortuna is visually a neat, spacious cruise ship. However, certain signs of wear cannot be overlooked. The presentation is of that opulence that is typical of Costa ships. Costa Fortuna is by no means a ship for lovers of cool, Nordic birch wood designs. She is - like other ships of the shipping company - a ship for the "Italian moments" in life! It does not come close to the other Costa cruise ships that we previously tested. We very much regret that.

Atrium of the Costa Fortuna - glass elevators

Note: The trip with the Costa Fortuna  was supported by Costa Crociere. Our special thanks go to the shipping company and our contacts. With regard to our journalistic independence, we refer to the chapter "We are independent". 

A detailed report on our trip can be found at Costa Fortuna cruise diary .

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

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Quay at Radisson Collection Hotel

Government Headquarters ("the White House")

Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

Monument to Peter I

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

U-turn and back to Quay at Radisson Royal Hotel

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