Costa Cruises boasts one of the biggest and most advanced fleets on the continent: nine ships with guest capacity of about 13,000. The company began operations in the1860s when its first ship was used to transport olive oil from the family-owned refinery in
Genoa - still the home of Costa Cruises - to South America.

Under the ownership of Carnival, Costa operates cruises all over the world including the Caribbean, Northern Europe, South America and, of course, the Mediterranean where it is by far the largest cruise operator. All of Costa’s ships fly the Italian flag and are currently operating in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean and South America.

Costa Cruises Ships

  • Costa Fortuna
  • Costa Mediterranea
  • Costa Atlantica
  • Costa Victoria
  • Costa Europa
  • Costa Romantica
  • Costa Classica
  • Costa Allegra
  • Costa Marina

Costa is the largest cruise company in Europe and offers you more choice and variety than any other company. Every one of our Costa Cruise ships is designed to combine comfort, entertainment and pleasure in unmistakable Italian style. Your Costa Cruise ship is the first destination on your journey: elegant, comfortable and beautiful. Some are large and spectacular and all the more fun, others are smaller with a more personal and intimate ambience. On whichever Costa Cruise ship you choose, you’ll cross the most beautiful seas, pass stunning landscapes and see breathtaking views. As soon as you step onboard you will realise what an unforgettable experience your holiday at sea with Costa will be.

 


Excursions

When visiting one of our ports of call, the easiest and most enjoyable way to familiarise yourself with the areais to take one of our shore excursions. Costa’s shore excursions are an exciting facet of Cruising Italian Style and offer unique insights into the fascinating ports and historic sites which you’ll be visiting. And each excursion is carefully researched by our Shore Excursions staff to ensure your experience onshore is as enriching and enjoyable as your stay onboard. Choose from three different levels: Easy, Moderate and Hard, all are specially designed to provide something for all tastes and abilities. You will find a wide variety of relaxing, natural and cultural tours suitable for our older and younger guests, as well as more active and sports-oriented excursions for those who prefer a little more adventure. Space is limited on shore excursions, and they tend to fill up fast. You’ll probably want to take advantage of the opportunity to reserve your excursions in advance. The applicable charges for your selected shore excursions will be billed to your onboard account during your cruise. Now that you’re ready, click for a glimpse of the exciting adventures that await you.

A Al Carte Dining

The magic of Costa's exclusive à la carte Club Restaurants derives from the elegance and luxury of the environment we have created.
Indulge in an exceptional gastronomic experience, based on great taste and authenticity.
The excellence of the ingredients used in preparing our dishes, and the expertise and creativity of our highly trained chefs will make your dinners very special occasions, magical celebrations of the culinary arts.

Costa Cruises is proud to announce its new partnership withworld renowned ItalianChef Ettore Bocchia.

Executive Chef at the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio on Lake Como, which was awarded 1 Michelin star in 2005, he is also the creator of the revolutionary molecular cooking. In the scope of this partnership with Ettore Bocchia, Costa Concordia and Costa Serena à la carte Restaurants and Samsara Restaurants, will be under the direct supervision of this award-winning chef.

By studying the physical and chemical properties of the raw materials, and adopting innovative cooking techniques, this outstanding chef creates state-of-the-art menus and new tastes that will surprise and satisfy even the most demanding Guests.

Family Cruising

Today families are realizing the ease and enjoyment of family cruising with Costa, which offers the perfect setting for a reunion. Onboard there are menus, activities and a variety of entertainment designed to suit every family member from kids to grandparents. From Italian language classes to cooking classes to duty free boutiques and “aah la carte” body treatments, plus our youngest guests and their parents are invited to participate in our Costa Kids Programme. Indeed, some of the best things do come in small packages – and that’s certainly the case with our Costa Kids Programme. From pizza parties and pirate treasure hunts to face painting, masquerades, and even Italian language lessons, supervised activities like these are all in a day’s play for kids lucky enough to cruise with Costa. And that means you and your family can enjoy all the fun of Cruising Italian Style. Morning, afternoon and evening events are scheduled to entertain children from 3 (out of nappies) to 17. Whether it’s an ice cream social or a karaoke contest, Costa knows how to keep kids busy...and we aren’t kidding!

Costa Kids Programme
From morning to night our entertainment staff are here to entertain children and teens, giving you the time to relax and enjoy the whole cruise and, if you like, while on excursions. For all children between the ages of 3 to 17, Costa Cruises entertainment staff are available every day from 9.00 pm to midday, from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm and from 9.00 pm to 11.30 pm. This is a free group service. There are four Clubs: 2 for children: Mini from 3 to 6 years, Maxi from 7 to 11, 2 for teenagers: Teen Junior from 12 to 14, Teen from 15 to 17. Teen Junior is only active during certain periods. Children under the age of 3 are allowed to enter and stay in the room only during certain times (not during busy times in high season) and must be accompanied by an adult.



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