Cruise news (Costa Cruises-tagged)
- Accidents
Costa Toscana ship implements health protocols amid Norovirus outbreak
On Tuesday, December 17th, the cruise ship Costa Toscana reported several cases of gastrointestinal illness among its passengers. In response, Costa...
December 19, 2024 - Accidents
Costa Fascinosa assists stranded yacht during Transatlantic cruise
During the Transatlantic crossing from Europe to the Caribbean, the Costa Fascinosa ship provided critical assistance to a stranded sailing yacht...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises opens bookings for 2026 European itineraries
Costa Cruises has officially opened bookings for the remainder of its 2026 season, inviting travelers to secure their European vacations aboard 6...
November 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises prepares for Red Sea debut with transformed Manara
Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises is set to launch its inaugural vessel Manara following extensive preparations since 2023. Originally delivered in...
November 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda ship offers longer Mediterranean-to-Dubai itineraries in 2024-2025
In November 2024 and March 2025, the Costa Smeralda ship has scheduled two relocation itineraries visiting popular destinations in the Mediterranean...
November 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Santos Port Authority rolls out major fee reductions for 2024-2025 cruise season
Santos Port Authority (SPA) has announced substantial reductions in operational fees for cruise ships at Brazil’s primary cruise hub Port...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises opens Germany’s most advanced maritime operations center in Hamburg
Today, September 2nd, AIDA Cruises unveiled its fully modernized Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Hamburg (Germany), marking a significant upgrade in...
September 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri in talks for 6 new cruise ships for Carnival Corporation
Following the announcement of 3 new mega ships for CCL/Carnival Cruise Line, it appears that Carnival Corporation (world's largest cruise shipowner...
August 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises expands in Asia with homeporting in Klang/Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Malaysia is positioning itself as a premier cruise destination in Asia, emerging as a popular spot for international cruise liners operating in the...
July 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Fortuna ship homeported in Piraeus-Athens for 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruises
This summer, Costa Cruises’ ship Costa Fortuna will homeport in Piraeus/Athens Greece, offering 7-night roundtrip cruises to destinations...
July 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Serena ship cruises in Southeast Asia and Japan (2025-2026 winter)
Costa Cruises introduced significant innovation for winter 2025-2026, unveiling 2 new itineraries in Asia. Beyond its traditional routes in the...
July 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises introduces tailored family experiences across the Mediterranean
Costa Cruises introduces a new feature designed to make Mediterranean Sea voyages more memorable for families, offering unique experiences tailored...
June 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hwajing Travel charters Costa Serena for December itineraries from Port Klang (Malaysia)
Hwajing Travel, the exclusive charterer for Costa Cruises in Malaysia, is set to welcome the return of the Italian cruise liner Costa Serena to Port...
June 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation's fleet achieves 100% Starlink satellite connectivity
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, has announced that its entire fleet is now equipped with Starlink's high-speed...
May 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises introduces 'Lost Luggage Concierge' service for Fly & Cruise guests
Costa Cruises unveils a new offering for its guests in 2024 with the introduction of the 'Lost Luggage Concierge' service. In collaboration with...
May 11, 2024