Costa Cruises 10-ship fleet is ready for the winter season. With vessels spread across the world, the company is set to offer various itineraries in Europe, South America, the Middle East, the Canary Islands, the Indian Ocean and more.
Cruise Industry News tracked the location and itineraries of every ship in the company’s fleet as of December 15, 2023.
Costa Toscana
Year Built: 2021
Capacity: 5,224 guests
Location: Middle East
The Costa Toscana is currently on its way to the Middle East for the winter season. Starting on Dec. 16, the LNG-powered vessel is set to offer a series of seven-night itineraries to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar departing from Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Costa Firenze
Year Built: 2020
Capacity: 4,232 guests
Location: Canary Islands
Wrapping up its final season for Costa before being transferred to Carnival Cruise Line, the Costa Firenze is currently cruising in the Canary Islands. Sailing from Italy, Spain and France, the 2020-built ship is offering 14-night cruises to the Spanish archipelago that also feature visits to Portugal’s Madeira Island.
Costa Smeralda
Year Built: 2019
Capacity: 5,224 guests
Location: Western Mediterranean
The Costa Smeralda continues to offer week-long cruises in the Western Mediterranean. Sailing in the region on a year-round basis, the 5,224-guest vessel visits different ports in Italy, Spain and France, including Savona, Palermo, Palma de Mallorca and Marseille.
Costa Diadema
Year Built: 2014
Capacity: 3,700 guests
Location: South America
After crossing the Atlantic earlier this month, the Costa Diadema is kicking off its winter program in South America today. Offering a series of domestic cruises in Brazil, the 2014-built vessel is set to remain in the region through late April.
Costa Fascinosa
Year Built: 2012
Capacity: 3,012 guests
Location: South America
The Costa Fascinosa is currently cruising in South America. Part of Costa’s three-ship program in the region, the ship is offering three- to nine-night itineraries that sail between Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, and feature visits to Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Montevideo and more.
Costa Favolosa
Year Built: 2011
Capacity: 3,012 guests
Location: South America
After returning to Brazil in late November, the Costa Favolosa continues to offer a series of itineraries in South America. Sailing from Santos and Itajaí, the 2011-built cruise ship is set to visit different destinations in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay through early May.
Costa Deliziosa
Year Built: 2010
Capacity: 2,260 guests
Location: Eastern Mediterranean
Before kicking off Costa’s 2024 World Cruise in early January, the Costa Deliziosa continues to offer itineraries in the Eastern Mediterranean. The ship’s regular itinerary for December sails from Trieste and features destinations in the region over the courses of 14 nights.
Costa Pacifica
Year Built: 2009
Capacity: 3,000 guests
Location: Atlantic Ocean
The Costa Pacifica is currently crossing the Atlantic ahead of a winter season in the Caribbean. Starting on Dec. 22, the ship is set to offer a series of itineraries in the region that feature visits to Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, St. Maarten, Barbados, Guadeloupe, and more.
Costa Serena
Year Built: 2007
Capacity: 3,000 guests
Location: Indian Ocean
After marking Costa’s return to Asia earlier this year, the Costa Serena continues to sail different itineraries in the region. This month, the 2007-built ship is offering short cruises to India departing from the ports of from Mumbai, Cochin and Goa.
Costa Fortuna
Year Built: 2003
Capacity: 2,720 guests
Location: Caribbean
The Costa Fortuna returned to the Caribbean earlier this month for a complete season in the region. Sailing from Martinique and Guadeloupe, the 2003-built vessel is offering week-long itineraries that feature destinations in both Eastern and Southern Caribbean.
