On the night of February 18th, 2026, the cruise ship Costa Favolosa faced challenging weather conditions off the coast of southern Brazil. An extratropical cyclone was affecting parts of the South Atlantic and Río de la Plata region, leading to strong winds and heavy swells.
Regional meteorological services reported wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h, which created significant vessel motion aboard the ship. Initially, as dusk fell, the atmospheric conditions seemed typical for the area, although distant lightning and increasing winds were noted. As the low-pressure system moved closer later that evening, the Costa Favolosa started experiencing noticeable rolling and heeling movements due to the rough sea state. Passengers captured images showing tilted interior spaces and displaced unsecured items, including those on tables.
Costa Cruises confirmed that the ship’s structural integrity remained intact throughout the ordeal and that the crew adhered to operational protocols during the storm. Once the worst of the weather had passed and the sea conditions improved, the Costa Favolosa continued on its scheduled itinerary without any further incidents.
For more information on incidents involving the Costa Favolosa, visit the ship’s CruiseMinus page.
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