Costa Cruises is refocusing its Sea & Land itineraries to no longer revolve around geography, but around a concept connecting sea and land destinations. 

Starting in 2027, each cruise will be a concept with its own identity, built around what Costa said in a press release are iconic locations and its Sea Destinations onboard programming. 

This represents the evolution of the cruise line’s Sea & Land Wonder Platform, introduced in 2024 to bring together sea and land destinations.

“When we launched the Sea & Land Wonder Platform, our goal was clear: to place wonder at the heart of every moment of the journey, at sea and on land,” said Francesco Muglia, chief commercial officer & SVP of Costa Cruises.  

“Results have confirmed that guests are increasingly seeking authentic experiences that leave a lasting impression. With the new itinerary concepts, launching in Summer 2027, we take a step further: each itinerary is inspired by a clear vision and develops as a coherent journey made of iconic places and defining moments.” 

This gives rise to itineraries such as the Golden Islands aboard the Costa Fascinosa, or Blue Islands aboard the Costa Serena. As their names suggest, the former is focused on experiences during sunrise and sunset and the latter on Greek islands and the deep blue sea surrounding them. 

Some concepts interpret regions through a distinct lens, such as the Lights of the Mediterranean, Sea of Lights, Aegean Icons and Aegean Islands in the Mediterranean, or Nordic Souls in Northern Europe. 

2026 

On Western Mediterranean itineraries aboard the Costa Smeralda, Costa Toscana and Costa Pacifica, Sea Destinations include stops in front of the Faraglioni at golden hour with live music at sunset, or sunrise in the Calanques National Park, accompanied by a concert.

In the Eastern Mediterranean, aboard the Costa Fascinosa, Costa Deliziosa and Costa Fortuna, itineraries link destinations such as Athens, Istanbul and Dubrovnik with sea experiences such as Venice Lagoon, Calypso Deep, and Dardanelles Strait, paired with cultural performances.

The Costa Diadema and Costa Favolosa will explore Geirangerfjord and the Norwegian Sea in Northern Europe, complemented by Scandinavian cities, Scottish Highlands, Icelandic geysers and Arctic landscapes.

“Summer 2026 marks the full maturity of the Sea & Land approach, with guest satisfaction increasing by over 3 points year on year. Sea Destinations are becoming a key driver in choosing a Costa holiday, while land experiences continue to evolve to meet different travel styles,” noted Luigi Stefanelli, vice president sales.

“But we are already looking ahead: with the Summer 2027 concepts, the way of choosing a cruise itself will change. No longer ‘where to go’, but ‘what to experience’. It’s a profound transformation that reinforces cruising as the most complete, flexible and surprising holiday option available.”

2027 

Among the highlights of summer 2027 is the return of the Eclipse Cruise aboard the Costa Fascinosa on August 2, 2027. The 2026 edition of the Eclipse Cruise will sail aboard the Costa Pacifica on August 8. 

As for fall and winter, when the Costa Smeralda debuts in the Canary Islands, the Canary Sea Darkest Spot will offer an immersive stargazing experience in one of the darkest skies in the region. 

In winter, Mediterranean itineraries will be available between Andalusia and North Africa, with the Balearic Sea Darkest Spot itinerary aboard the Costa Toscana sailing from March 2027. 

Itineraries in the Caribbean aboard the Costa Fascinosa and Costa Favolosa will be enhanced by Sea Destinations such as Catalina Bay at sunset or the Caribbean Sea Darkest Spot experience.