Costa Cruises

Costa Cruises (Costa Crociere SpA, CostaCruise.com) is a British-American-owned Italian company based in Genoa, Italy. Costa is one of the main operating companies within the Carnival Group (Carnival Corporation subsidiary) and a member of the exclusive WLCLA (World's Leading Cruise Lines Alliance), which also includes Carnival, Cunard, Holland America, Seabourn, Princess, and Windstar.

Company history and changes

The sister brands Costa and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line are currently ranked among the world's most affordable cruise lines. Costa is also recognized as the "best" for Mediterranean itineraries and is considered one of the top family travel brands, dominating Southern Europe with its signature "Italian Style Cruising."

The company's main competitor in the European market is MSC Cruises.

Costa's U.S. headquarters is located in Hollywood, Florida.

Costa Crociere SpA’s current leadership includes Mario Zanetti (President), Michael Thamm (CEO), Francesco Muglia (Chief Commercial Officer), Roberto Alberti (Senior VP and CCO), Luigi Stefanelli (VP of Global Marketing & Sales), and Giovanna Loi (VP of Global Marketing & Customer Experience Innovation).

Until 2023, Michael Thamm served as CEO of both Costa Group and Carnival Asia. Following his departure, the presidents of AIDA and Costa now report directly to Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation.

In 2023, Costa Cruises celebrated 75 years of passenger service. The company’s first passenger ship, SS Anna C (built in 1955), departed from Genoa to Buenos Aires (Argentina) on March 31, 1948, carrying 768 guests.

Founded in 1854 as "Giacomo Costa fu Andrea" by Giacomo Costa for olive oil and textile trading, the company launched its first transatlantic liner, SS Anna C, which was the first ship to cross the South Atlantic post-WWII and the first to feature air-conditioned passenger staterooms.

As of 2023, Costa operates a fleet of 22 vessels.

IMPORTANT: On June 22, 2022, CCL-Carnival and Costa announced the "COSTA by CARNIVAL" program, targeting North American travelers. It features two newly built Costa ships transferred to CCL — Venezia (homeporting in New York City from April 2023) and Firenze (homeporting in Long Beach/Los Angeles starting in 2024). Both ships are operated by CCL in the U.S. and underwent drydock refurbishments before entering Carnival service.

IMPORTANT: On June 23, 2021, Carnival announced plans to add two ships: an EXCEL-class newbuild (2023-built Carnival Jubilee) and Costa Magica (built 2004). Originally, Costa Magica was to be refurbished and transferred to CCL in the first half of 2022. However, on June 15, 2022, it was announced that Costa Luminosa (built 2009) would be transferred instead, joining CCL as "Carnival Luminosa" in November 2022.

On October 4, 2021, Costa officially introduced a new logo design on the Costa Smeralda.

Costa is renowned for its vibrant blend of traditional and exotic experiences, Mediterranean cuisine, lively onboard atmosphere, dynamic entertainment, budget-friendly comfort, popular itineraries featuring large port cities, and convenient homeports. Costa ships primarily attract European guests (mainly younger couples and singles), while many North American passengers enjoy Costa's cruises in Asia, South America, and the Arabian Gulf.

In late September 2017, Costa partnered with Juventus Football Club to offer an exclusive Juventus-themed experience on all Costa Asia ships. This includes 24/7 Juventus content on cabin TVs, club history and memorabilia displays, a themed "Juventus Shop", a branded mini club, mascot appearances, and a kids’ football training program led by Juve-trained coaches. The first “Juventus Museum” at sea debuted on Costa Serena on January 31, 2018.

In November 2019, Costa partnered with FlixBus, a German travel company offering intercity bus services in Europe and the U.S. This partnership allows cruise passengers to pre-book return FlixBus transfers from over 1,000 destinations in 30 countries.

In September 2021, Costa signed a fleetwide partnership with Caffe Vergnano, an iconic Italian coffee company founded in 1882. The brand’s first onboard cafes debuted on Costa Smeralda (2019) and Costa Toscana (2021).

In October 2021, Costa and ITA Airways signed a letter of intent for joint commercial initiatives. ITA became Costa’s preferred carrier for fly-cruise packages to medium- and long-haul destinations served by Costa ships.

In January 2022, Costa partnered with the Ryder Cup for the 2023 tournament at Golf Marco Simone in Rome. As part of the partnership, Costa launched a “Cruise & Golf” package (available from May 2022) offering access to top golf clubs in Italy, France, and Spain during port calls.

In July 2023, Costa launched the "Costa Journeys" itinerary program, featuring longer, exotic voyages in Europe and the Mediterranean for 2023-2024.

From September 28 to October 1, 2023, Costa was the Official Cruise Line of the Ryder Cup. Ships Smeralda and Toscana hosted golf-themed events and offered "Cruise and Golf" packages to premier courses in the Mediterranean, UAE, Oman, and Qatar.

In March 2024, Costa introduced "Sea Destinations", onboard programs themed around the ports and islands featured in the current itinerary.

New ships

In July 2015, Carnival Corporation signed a shipbuilding agreement with Meyer Werft to build four new class vessels. Contracts were finalized in April 2016. Two of these new cruise ships were designated for Costa and the other two for AIDA Cruises (Carnival’s German brand).

The Costa ships were delivered in December 2019 (Costa Smeralda) and 2021 (Costa Toscana). Built in Turku, Finland, each ship has a gross tonnage of 183,000 GT, more than 2,600 cabins, and a double occupancy capacity of 6,600 guests, with ~700 crew. The design includes optimized indoor and outdoor space with multifunctional areas.

These Excellence/Helios-Class ships are the industry’s first fully LNG-powered vessels, using Liquefied Natural Gas for 100% of their propulsion and onboard energy needs. With these additions, Costa Group had seven ships on order, totaling 41,000 berths, and expanding Costa’s fleet capacity to 110,000 berths.

The four-vessel order was part of a broader agreement with Fincantieri (Italy) and Meyer Werft, totaling nine new ships for delivery between 2019 and 2022. Under Costa Group’s management, the combined Costa-AIDA fleet became the largest in Europe. In 2014, one in every two cruise tourists in Europe sailed on a Costa or AIDA ship. In 2015, Costa Group had 20 offices across 14 countries, employed 27,000 shipboard staff, and had over 68,000 berths across its fleet. Costa Group also leads China’s rapidly growing cruise market.

In January 2016, Carnival Corporation signed an MoA with Fincantieri to build four more ships. Contracts were finalized in April. Two ships were for Costa Asia (Venezia and Firenze), one for Princess Cruises (Enchanted Princess), and one for P&O UK (Arvia). These were built in Monfalcone and Marghera and delivered between 2019–2020, as part of Carnival’s 17-ship order for 2016–2020.

Three of the ships are 133,500 GT with a length of 323 m (1,060 ft), accommodating 4,000 guests and 1,450 crew. Two were for Costa Asia, one for P&O Australia. The fourth vessel, 143,700 GT with a capacity for 3,560 passengers, is Enchanted Princess. The Costa ships are designed specifically for the Chinese market and are powered by MAN diesel engines with a combined output of 62,400 kW, meeting Tier-II emission standards.

Costa cruise ship experience

• Dining: Authentic Italian cuisine crafted by European chefs, midnight buffets, gala dinners, and healthy menu options. Spa suites and 24-hour room service available.
• Special features: 2-level Samsara Spa (6,000 sq.m. with exotic treatments), 3-level theater, 4D cinema, up to 4 pools (2 with retractable roofs), Grand Prix simulator, and 18-hole golf simulator. Each ship includes a small chapel for intimate weddings.
• Celebration parties: “Benvenuto A Bordo,” “Buon Viaggio,” and “Notte Tropical.” Themed nights include tarantella dancing, pizza tossing during Festa Italiana, bocce games, ice carving, Roman Bacchanal Parade, and Roman Toga Party.
• Kids: “Costa Kids’ Club” offers supervised programs for ages 3–17. PlayStation World center hosts video game tournaments.
• Entertainment: European-style casino, bingo, internet café, musical revues, performances by comedians, acrobats, and mimes, classical music in lounges, Italian language and cooking classes, and Via Condotti boutiques with Italian goods.
• As of April 2018, Costa introduced four fare categories: Basic, Total Comfort Classic, Total Comfort Premium, and Deluxe. This pricing structure, already launched in Europe, was rolled out in North America (excluding Asia-based vessels and world cruises). While most amenities remain included, the Basic fare no longer allows cabin selection.
• Basic: Includes dining at standard venues, onboard entertainment, pools, and fitness facilities. Cabin assignment is not selectable.
• Total Comfort Classic: Adds cabin choice and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks with meals.
• Total Comfort Premium: Includes better cabin locations, dinner seating selection, and unlimited drinks anytime.
• Deluxe: Includes suite accommodations, unlimited drinks, spa access, special event invitations, free minibar, in-suite fruit, and more.

Costa has Europe's youngest cruise fleet and all its ships are Italy-flagged (registered in Genoa). Costa's current fleet consists of liners in the following classes (low to high): SPIRIT, FORTUNA, Concordia, EXCELLENCE, VISTA.

MSC and Costa are the leaders on the Mediterranean market (Costa being the "most fun" brand) and among Europe's best family cruise lines providing best family-fun "Italian-Style Cruising" experiences by cheap deals, traditional cuisine, unique shipboard facilities, activities, amenities and services on big- and mid-sized ships.

• operator (Costa Cruises Group)
• shipowner (Carnival Corporation)
• hallmark ("Cruising Italian Style")
• flag-state/registry (Italy/Genoa)
• builders - Fincantieri (Italy) and Meyer Werf (Turku, Finland)

Costa ship classes

• Excellence/Helios-Class: SMERALDA, TOSCANA
• Vista Class: VENEZIA, FIRENZE
• Hybrid Spirit-Vista Class: LUMINOSA, DELIZIOSA
• Concordia Class (Modified): FAVOLOSA, FASCINOSA
• Concordia Class: Costa CONCORDIA (sank in 2012), SERENA, PACIFICA
• Fortuna Class: FORTUNA, MAGICA

Costa Cruises private island Sir Bani Yas

In June 2016, MSC Cruises announced it had created an exclusive "beach oasis" for vacationers on Abu Dhabi and Dubai cruises from 2016-2017 winter. The 1.5-mile stretch of land on the natural Sir Bani Yas Island, off the southwest coast of Abu Dhabi, features shaded cabanas, hundreds of palm trees and over 2,000 sunbeds across 387,500 sq.feet of beaches.

Starting from December 2016, MSC Fantasia added the destination available exclusively to MSC passengers when the cruise ship calls at the island, to Emirates itineraries. The development is on a smaller isle connected to the main island by wooden boardwalk. Other facilities include food, refreshments, MSC Aurea Spa area with a menu of massages, sports facilities (beach volleyball, tennis), family and kids-dedicated area with parents' pergola, Bedouin tent offering arts and crafts created by local communities, lounge space with live music and a bar. The MSC Cruises company has been working closely with ecologists and Abu Dhabi Port Authorities for more than 2 years to develop the project and support the ongoing preservation work.

The isle is one of the largest wildlife reserves in the region due to decades of conservation work and ecological investment to maintain its biodiversity. The Arabian Wildlife Park on the Sir Bani Yas main island is home to over 13,000 endangered and indigenous animals, as well as millions of plants and trees. The first sailing of the winter season departs on December 3, 2016, and calls at the island on December 5. Prices started at US$719 per person for a 7-night itinerary.

In July 2016, Costa Cruises announced thar Sir Bani Yas Island will be added as a 1-day stopover (port of call) on UAE Cruises (season 2016-2017) on Costa neoRiviera). Costa passengers had access to a private (Costa exclusive) beach with VIP areas with cabanas. Shore excursion options included jeep safaris (in the wildlife park), sea kayaking, diving, snorkeling.

Costa cruise ship robots

An innovative AIDA and Costa Cruises program implemented the latest cyborg technology fleetwide. Humanoid robots (named Peper) greet and guide passengers upon embarkation. They also assist them throughout the cruise by providing information and tips on shipboard dining, entertainment, pre-scheduled events, shore excursions, and tours.

Peper robots are able to communicate in 3 different languages (English, German, Italian), to move fluidly and even to interpret human emotions by analyzing voice tones and face expressions.

The new technology was first tested on AIDAstella where Pepper learned to engage with passengers and crew. The first set of robots were introduced on Costa Diadema and AIDAprima in April 2016. By the end of summer 2016, Pepper robots were added on all AIDA and Costa ships.

(new) Shipboard-made mozzarella

Since 2017, Costa ships offer onboard-made, certified (top-quality) mozzarella produced from buffalo milk. The new product is branded "Latteria del Curatino" and created via a partnership with two Campania-based dairy companies - "Comat" (dairy equipment manufacturer) and "Podere dei Leoni" (creamery, leading Italian producer of certified buffalo mozzarella).

With this new food product, Costa became the world's first cruise company serving its passengers a fresh-made mozzarella. The new service was introduced first on Costa Diadema. The shipboard-made mozzarella is produced by a Comat-manufactured steam machine (powered by electricity) that uses the curd of cow and buffalo milk sourced from Salerno's Piana del Sele area. The stretched curd is then rolled into a ball to form a mozzarella or hand-shaped and molded by the cheesemaker to become buffalo mozzarella cheese.

Costa ships' fresh-made mozzarella, as well as other onboard-made traditional Italian cheese specialties, can be ordered from the special "Goccialatte" menu available in the Costa Cruises' signature pizzerias "Pummid'oro". The menu has a mozzarella roll (with salad, vegetables and smoked salmon), tomato and buffalo mozzarella (made in 3 different ways), tuna (with Doganella oil, red onions and burrata), beef carpaccio (with a chicory salad and smoked scamorza), warm focaccia, mortadella and stracciatella cheese (served with pickled vegetables), Neapolitan peasant bread, porcini mushrooms, fior di latte (onboard-made cheese) and guanciale (cured pork meat).

The fresh-made Fior di latte cheese and buffalo mozzarella are also used in some Pummidoro pizzas, prepared with sourdough and select ingredients. By the end of 2017, these unique cheeses were also included in the menus served in other onboard restaurants.

Costa's 4GOODFOOD program

In February 2018, Costa launched its 4GOODFOOD program, aiming to reduce food waste across its fleet by 50% by 2020. Each year, approximately 54 million meals are served onboard Costa ships.

Following an internal review of food service and processing, Costa adopted a sustainable approach, involving passengers and crew in responsible consumption. The program engages nearly 2 million passengers and around 19,000 crew annually.

Key partners in the initiative include Banco Alimentare, Cittadinanzattiva Onlus, UNISG (University of Gastronomic Sciences), the Slow Food Foundation, and Winnow Solutions. Winnow, which specializes in optimizing food processing in professional kitchens, trained about 2,400 galley and kitchen staff fleetwide.

The project was first tested on Costa Diadema in 2016, achieving a 50% reduction in food waste. Self-service buffets reported a 20% decrease in consumption. In 2017, Costa began donating surplus food in Port Civitavecchia (Rome)—over 32,000 meals annually. In 2018, this practice expanded to other Mediterranean ports including Palermo, Bari, Venice, Cagliari (Sardinia), Marseille, Barcelona, Piraeus (Athens), and Valletta (Malta).

(new) Costa cruise booking system

As of April 2018, Costa introduced a restructured cruise booking system with four fare categories, ranging from Basic to Deluxe (all-inclusive). The new pricing system does not apply to Asia-based ships or world cruises. Complimentary amenities remain, except for the Basic level, which does not allow cabin selection.

• "Basic": Lowest fare, includes meals at complimentary venues, entertainment, pool and fitness access; cabin selection not available.
• "Total Comfort Classic": Includes all Basic perks, plus cabin selection and unlimited drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks with lunch and dinner).
• "Total Comfort Premium": Offers premium cabin locations, first or second dinner seating selection, and unlimited drinks anytime.
• "Deluxe": All-inclusive fare with Suite accommodation, unlimited drinks, full spa access, special event invitations, complimentary mini-bar, and daily in-suite fruit delivery.

New Costa cruise ship livery (2019)

In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Costa Cruises updated its ship livery and hull logo across the fleet in 2018. The first ship to feature the new design was Costa Mediterranea.

The new design features a stylized Italian flag beneath the ship’s name, which now appears in a larger, modern font on the bow. The redesign was completed by the end of 2018 and included all active vessels and new ships under construction, including Smeralda and Venezia.

For the anniversary, Costa organized a special 12-day Mediterranean cruise for CostaClub loyalty members aboard Costa Pacifica, visiting 18 countries. Nearly 3,000 guests joined the voyage, which featured a live concert by US singer Gloria Gaynor and a 3-meter-high pyramid of gourmet eclairs created by Chef Christophe Adam. Costa’s President, Neil Palomba, attended the cruise, and Michelin-starred Chef Bruno Barbieri hosted a cooking show and introduced a new exclusive menu.

On July 7, 2018, during the Costa Zena Festival in Genoa, a 340-meter waterslide was built along Via XX Settembre, breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest slide used in one hour (775 km/481.6 miles). Another record was set with the world’s longest bunting—2,070 maritime flags connected in a 2-km line. The festival featured 60 performers (musicians, dancers, acrobats), 29 singers, DJs, and comedians. Piazza De Ferrari hosted kids’ games and mascot parties. An evening concert took place on the Radio 105 stage opposite Piazza delle Feste, featuring popular Italian artists.

Costa Asia

Costa Asia is a Carnival Corporation subsidiary that oversees all of the corporation's cruise operations in Asia. The company has offices in China (including Hong Kong), Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and India. Costa Asia also operates all Costa cruise ships based in Asia.

Since May 2017, Costa Asia-managed cruise ships (from all Carnival Corporation brands) have accepted Alipay as a payment method onboard. The partnership between Carnival Corporation and Ant Financial Services Group (a subsidiary of Alibaba, China’s largest online trading company) enables Chinese passengers sailing on Carnival Corp ships in Asia to pay for onboard services and products using their Alipay accounts. These include shopping, shore excursions, food, and beverages. All charges are added to the guest’s cabin folio and settled nightly via their Alipay account.

(Coronavirus crisis) Passenger Shipping Pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Costa Cruises partially suspended its fleet operations, canceling all Italy-bound voyages scheduled from March 9 through October 1, 2020. Services were initially planned to resume on August 21 with Costa Pacifica and only five ships in operation. However, in early December, the remaining 2020 program was canceled.

Below are Costa's first scheduled departure dates by ship and destination: SMERALDA (May 1, 2021 / Mediterranean), LUMINOSA (May 16, 2021 / Mediterranean - Trieste), DELIZIOSA (June 26, 2021 / Mediterranean - Venice - Bari), PACIFICA (June 4, 2022 / Mediterranean - Bari), FAVOLOSA (October 7, 2022 / Mediterranean from Tarragona, Spain), DIADEMA (Sept 26, 2021 / Mediterranean - Savona), FASCINOSA (Sept 23, 2021 / Mediterranean - Savona), FORTUNA (June 11, 2022 / Baltic - Iceland from Bremerhaven), FIRENZE (July 4, 2021 / Maiden Voyage / Mediterranean from Civitavecchia-Rome), VENEZIA (Aug 2, 2021 / Asia - Tianjin, China), SERENA (Sept 5, 2021 / Asia - Otaru, Japan), TOSCANA (March 5, 2022 / Maiden Voyage / Mediterranean from Savona).

All affected bookings were eligible for full refunds (100%) in the form of FCC (Future Cruise Credit), including pre-purchased Costa Cruises packages and services.

• On August 13, Costa announced that passenger operations would resume in September 2020 with two ships: Costa Deliziosa (Sept 6, from Trieste) and Costa Diadema (Sept 21, from Genoa). These sailings were reserved for Italian citizens only. The 7-day roundtrips called exclusively at Italian ports—Deliziosa visited Bari, Brindisi, Corigliano-Rossano, and Sicily (Siracusa and Catania), while Diadema visited Civitavecchia-Rome, Naples, Cagliari (Sardinia), Palermo (Sicily), and La Spezia. Costa Smeralda was added with departures starting October 10, offering 7-day roundtrips from Savona to Genoa, La Spezia, Cagliari (Sardinia), Naples, Messina (Sicily), and Civitavecchia-Rome.
• Costa’s 2021-2022 South America winter program (Favolosa from Santos, Pacifica from Rio de Janeiro) was canceled.
• Costa’s 2021 Baltic program (Diadema, Fascinosa, Favolosa, Fortuna) was canceled.
• PAFICICA’s Red Sea from Dubai program (winter 2021-2022) was canceled.
• FORTUNA’s Caribbean program (winter 2021-2022, roundtrips from Guadeloupe and the Dominican Republic) was canceled.
• MAGICA was transferred to CCL-Carnival in June 2021.
• In mid-June 2020, Carnival Corporation sold the Costa Victoria to San Giorgio del Porto (a shipyard in Genoa, Italy). The vessel was soon resold for scrapping in Piombino, Italy.

Itinerary changes 2025-2026

Highlights for the 2026 Mediterranean season include: 

• Costa Fortuna: In response to strong demand, Costa Fortuna will extend her popular Greece and Turkey itinerary from early May through early October. Weekly Friday departures from Athens (Piraeus) include calls at Istanbul, Mykonos, and Santorini.
• Costa Fascinosa: Launches a refreshed weeklong itinerary with stops in Italy, Greece, and Malta, offering embarkation from either Taranto (Italy) or Athens (Greece).
• Costa Toscana: Beginning March 27th, 2026, this flagship vessel departs every Friday from Genoa and visits Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples, and Rome (Civitavecchia).
• Costa Smeralda: Sailing from Savona, this sister ship to Costa Toscana calls at Marseille, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Palermo, and Rome.
• Costa Favolosa: Offers an extended season from mid-May through early October, featuring five itineraries departing from Hamburg (Germany). Highlights include Norway’s UNESCO-listed Sognefjord and the dramatic landscapes of Iceland.
• Costa Diadema: Operates weeklong Norwegian fjord cruises from Kiel, Germany, with scenic highlights such as Hellesylt’s waterfalls, the grandeur of Geirangerfjord, and the charm of Stavanger’s wooden houses.

Cruises in Asia (Costa Serena ship)

In Asia, Costa Cruises will deploy one vessel—Costa Serena—operating year-round, including sailings under charter by Asian tour operators.

Southeast Asia and Japan 2025-2026 winter

During the winter 2025-2026 season (November to January), Costa Serena will offer fly-cruise itineraries that include flights from major European cities to embarkation hubs in Asia—Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore.

The first itinerary (Japan and Korea) is a 15-day roundtrip from Hong Kong (China), visiting Taiwan's Keelung; Japan's Naha, Kagoshima, Tokyo, Kobe/Osaka, and Nagasaki; and Korea's Busan.

The second itinerary (Southeast Asia) is a 15-day roundtrip from Hong Kong, visiting Vietnam's Nha Trang and Phu My/Saigon; Thailand's Koh Samui Island; Singapore; Brunei's Bandar Seri Begawan/Muara (12-hour port stay); and the Philippines' Puerto Princesa.

The Japan cruises (available from November 21, 2025, to January 30, 2026) will depart from both Hong Kong and Tokyo, alternating with Southeast Asia itineraries departing from Hong Kong and Singapore. Guests can combine both itineraries into a single 28-night back-to-back cruise covering all 14 destinations. Asian vacation packages can be extended by selecting flexible flight dates independent of the cruise schedule.

Ship deployments, homeports, itineraries

The table below shows all Costa ships along with their homeports (departure ports) and itinerary program details.

IMPORTANT: Three Costa ships (Luminosa, Firenze, Venezia) were transferred to CCL-Carnival Cruise Lines under the "COSTA by CARNIVAL" cruise program. These liners are managed by CCL while operating from the USA.

Costa Ship Classes

(NEWEST) Excellence-class (also known as Helios-class)

• Gross tonnage: 180,000 GT, LNG-powered, capacity: 5,200 passengers, 2,600 cabins
• Shipbuilder: Meyer Turku
• Vessels: Costa Smeralda (2019), Costa Toscana (2021)

Building cost: USD 950 million per unit

(NEW) Vista-class

• Costa Venezia (2019), Costa Firenze (2020)
• New class of ships for the Asian market (homeported in China)
• Gross tonnage: 135,500 GT, capacity: 4,200 passengers
• Shipbuilder: Fincantieri

Building cost: USD 780 million per unit

Dream-class Ships

• Gross tonnage: 92,700 GT
• Length: 294 m, beam: 32 m, draft: 7 m, decks: 12
• Speed: 42 kph, 1,130 staterooms, capacity: 2,828 passengers + 1,100 crew
• Vessels: Costa Diadema (2014), Costa Deliziosa (2010), Costa Luminosa (2009)

Building cost: USD 600 million per unit

Concordia-class Ships

Modified Concordia-Class specifications: gross tonnage 114,500 GT, length 290 m, beam 32 m, draft 8 m, decks 13, speed 40 km/h, 1,500 staterooms, capacity: 3,780 passengers + 1,100 crew. Cost: USD 670 million per unit.

Vessels: Costa FASCINOSA (2012), Costa FAVOLOSA (2011), Costa PACIFICA (2009), Costa SERENA (2007)

Modified Conquest-class specifications: gross tonnage 114,500 GT, length 290 m, beam 36 m, draft 8 m, decks 14, speed 40 km/h, 1,500 staterooms, capacity: 3,780 passengers + 1,100 crew

Fortuna-class Ships

Specifications (identical to Carnival Destiny-class): gross tonnage 105,000 GT, length 271 m, beam 37 m, draft 8 m, decks 13, speed 37 km/h, 1,358 staterooms, capacity: 2,720 passengers + 1,027 crew

Costa FORTUNA (2003) – All present and past Costa ships are displayed as models in the Atrium.

Sky-class Ships

Specifications: gross tonnage 76,000 GT, length 252 m, beam 32 m, draft 8 m, decks 12, speed 40 km/h, capacity: 1,928 passengers + 766 crew. Builder: Bremer Vulkan, Germany.

Costa VICTORIA (1996) – The first cruise ship in the fleet to have balconies added later.

The vessel was sold and scrapped in 2020.