Costa Favolosa

She is one of those vessels that wears her personality on her sleeve, blending classic European cruising charm with the kind of warm, lively atmosphere that has made her parent line a household name across the continent.

I've sailed on dozens of ships over the years, and this one definitely has some tricks up her sleeve that caught me off guard.

Videos and photos obtained from that night show that interior dining areas were affected by the motion with plates, glasses, and table wear scattered across the floor.

The Costa Favalosa launched in 2011 as part of Costa's dream class and it's designed around the Italian concept of Labella Vita, the beautiful life.

Two cruise ships, two days, one completely unexpected port.