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Costa Cruises

Costa Cruises is Europe's largest cruise line. For more than 165 years, Costa has brought its special brand of Italian warmth and European sophistication to travelers around the world. Cruising Italian style with Costa is much more than a voyage to a new and…

9ships
741cruises now
1854founded

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A quiet evening at Lido Via col Vento, on deck 9 of Costa Fascinosa.

At a glance

Costa Cruises is a cruise line in the mass market category, founded in 1854 and headquartered in Genoa, Italy. Cruiseable lists 9 ships in its fleet; the largest is Costa Toscana (6,218 guests) and the newest is Costa Toscana (2022). It has 741 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $296. Its itineraries most often call at ports listed under Barcelona (363), Italy (326) and Marseille (314). It is rated 3 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 3 out of 5 by Frommer's.

Style: Mass market
Headquarters: Genoa, Italy
Founded: 1854
Fleet: 9 ships

Cruiseable: 3 / 5
Frommer's: 3 / 5

Our review

Costa Cruises: Vacation getaways with Italian sophistication

With 10 ships, Costa Cruises is one of Europe's largest cruise lines. For more than 165 years, Costa has brought its special brand of Italian warmth and European sophistication to travelers around the world. Cruising Italian style with Costa is much more than a voyage to a new and exciting destination — it’s an experience that creates lifetime memories.

Highlights include Mediterranean fare that's a cut above the usual mass market fare, a festive atmosphere on board and extensive programs for families and kids.

When all itineraries resume, Costa's ships sail nearly 700 departures in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Dubai, Red Sea, Far East, Indian Ocean, South America, Caribbean and transatlantic crossings. With more than 150 itineraries and more than 200 ports of call in 70-plus countries, Costa's cruises suit a wide range of travelers’ tastes.

Costa Cruises is one of 11 brands owned and operated by Carnival Corp. Vacationing with your children? Look for reduced family rates for kids under 17 sharing a cabin with parents and periodic “kids sail free” deals in non-peak seasons.

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