[3][4] The ship is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system creating 34,000 kilowatts (46,000 hp) servicing two azimuth thrusters.

[1][b] There are 1,358 cabins ranging in size from 16.7–44.8 square metres (180–482 sq ft) of which 522 have a balcony.

[3][4] Named Costa Fortuna for the daughter of the mythological god of the sea Poseidon, the cruise ship entered service on 17 November 2003.

[6] For the 2020/2021 season, Costa Fortuna sailed the Mediterranean Sea, with stops in Turkey, Greece and Spain.

[7] Costa Fortuna attempted to dock at Phuket, Thailand on 6 March 2020, but was denied by Thai officials because it was carrying passengers who had left Italy within the last two weeks due to coronavirus fears.