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Costa Cruises

Costa Cruises is a contemporary cruise line best suited to predominantly European (heavily Italian, German, French, Spanish) multi-generational crowd across a broad 30s-60s age range, drawn to a lively Mediterranean-style holiday.

Founded1948
HeadquartersGenoa, Italy
Parent companyCarnival Corporation & plc
Reference fleet size9 ships

The experience

What stands out

Predominantly European (heavily Italian, German, French, Spanish) multi-generational crowd across a broad 30s-60s age range, drawn to a lively Mediterranean-style holiday.

  • Italian-style hospitality and cuisine
  • Mediterranean, Northern Europe and worldwide itineraries
  • Value-oriented contemporary fares
  • Family-friendly with kids' clubs
  • Vibrant onboard entertainment and social atmosphere

Commonly included

What the fare may cover

  • Main dining room meals
  • Buffet dining
  • Theater shows & entertainment
  • Pools, hot tubs & sun decks
  • Fitness center
  • Kids' & teens' clubs

Plan for extras

What may cost more

  • Hotel service charge$13.50 / guest / day
  • Specialty diningPer meal
  • Cocktails & winePer drink
  • BeerPer drink
  • Wi-FiEUR 19 / day
  • Shore excursionsPer person
  • Spa treatmentsPer treatment

Fare and package reference

Ways Costa Cruises bundles the trip

~EUR 31.50 / guest / day (pre-booked)

My Drinks (formerly Piu Gusto)

Water, draft beer, classic cocktails, spirits and soft drinks · Wine, beer and soft drinks with meals · Coffees and hot beverages

~EUR 46 / guest / day (pre-booked)

My Drinks Plus (formerly Intenditore)

Everything in My Drinks · Premium wines and prestigious-brand spirits · Molecular cocktails and bottled beer · Minibar drinks and 24-hour room-service beverages

varies

My Meals

Beverages during the three main meal periods · Water, soft drinks, draft beer and a selection of wine · Juices and hot beverages (restaurants only)

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