Costa Fascinosa

Samsara Spa (Centro Benessere Samsara) is located on decks 11 and 12, covering an area of 19680 square feet.

Located within Samsara Spa is a gym and fitness area, salon, UVA-ray solarium, relaxation area, treatment rooms and thermal rooms and a Thalassotherapy pool.

Treatments on offer include massages with either oils or volcanic rocks and steam clay baths.

Thermal rooms include the dry heats of the Tepidarium (gently heated ceramic loungers), and Laconium (a hot room similar to a sauna but lower in humidity) and the Thermal Bath (a warm water spa).

The Thalassotherapy pool is a warm mineral rich sea water pool with hydrotherapy water jets to relieve aches and pains.

Charges apply to all areas except for the gym and fitness classes such as aerobics (yoga and pilates classes are available at additional charges).

Passengers in Samsara Cabins and suites have free access to the thermal baths, Thalassotherapy pool and relaxation area along with two treatments, two fitness or meditation classes and two tanning sessions.

The gym is open all day and is located on deck 11 of Samsara Spa.

It features a range of cardiovascular and weight training Technogym equipment incorporating "VisioWeb" digital platforms enabling passengers to access the internet, TV and iPods.

The fitness centre also provides passengers a qualified trainer and an area for fitness classes ranging from aerobics (free of charge) to pilates (10 euros per session).

Under 16's are not permitted to use the gym equipment.

The ship has 5 jacuzzis. They can be found as follows:-

Two on deck 9 by the Lido Blue Moon pool.
Two on deck 10 (one each overlooking the side of the ship near the Ristorante Buffet Tulipano Nero).
One on deck 11 by the Lido Incantesimo pool.

In addition the Costa Fascinosa has 6 Samsara Suites which each have their own jacuzzis.

Venus Beauty, located within Samsara Spa on deck 11, is the ship's unisex salon offering a variety of services from manicures and pedicures to hair cuts and styling.