Given Costa Cruises' Italian origins, they focus a lot on the European market - particularly the Mediterranean. Costa Cruises is one of the few companies that operates ships in the Mediterranean all year round. Therefore, it is also possible to sail with Costa Cruises during the Easter holidays and over Christmas and New Years just in the Mediterranean, but Costa Cruises also offers cruises to several areas in the rest of the world. The popular company sails from Copenhagen to the Norwegian Fjords and around the Baltic Sea to the Baltic countries, and a few years ago it started offering trips to one of the newer cruise destinations departing from Dubai.
Costa Cruises is a very child-friendly company, with room for children and always good prices for children. So in many ways Costa Cruises is one of the best choices for families.
Full board is always included in the price. This means that at least one buffet restaurant and one à la carte restaurant are included. On Costa Cruises, as with all other cruise lines, meals are included – breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The price also includes water, tea, and coffee from self-service stations.
In the à la carte restaurant, you choose in advance between two different dining times: 1st seating at around 6:00 p.m. and 2nd seating at around 8:30 p.m.
It is also possible to visit the ship’s specialty restaurants for an additional fee.
There are plenty of activities on board Costa Cruises' ships. For example, you can show off your talents on the football pitch, watch a football match at the sports bar or take a swim in the pool. Throughout the day and evening, there will be a variety of entertainment from Costa Cruises' dedicated entertainment team, organising everything from music quizzes to bingo.
In the evenings, you can be entertained in the ship's theatre, which presents a new show every night, try your luck in the casino or dance the night away at the ship's disco.
All cabins are beautifully decorated with plenty of modern amenities such as TVs and hairdryers. When choosing an exterior cabin with a window or balcony, be aware that the cabin might have an 'obstructed view', which means that parts of the view will be blocked by a lifeboat.
You also have the option to choose a Samsara category cabin, which means you'll have a cabin that is located near the ship's spa area. Please note that a cabin in the ship's spa area does not mean free access to treatments.
It is possible to purchase internet access on board all Costa ships with the following packages:
Full Internet Package
Allows unlimited internet access for the entire duration of the cruise.
Social Package
Dedicated to those who cannot help but interact on social media, chat or share photos with friends on holiday. Includes access to the following social networks and services: WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, Twitter, LinkedIn, Threema, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Snapchat, Kakao, Telegram.
Whatsapp Package
Dedicated to those who want to stay in touch via Whatsapp with friends even on holiday, sharing photos and voice messages.
All Costa cruise ships have accessible cabins with wider doors and no thresholds to ensure maximum comfort. In addition, there are multiple elevators on all decks, allowing guests to move freely around the entire ship. In many areas, such as the theater, there are reserved seats for guests with disabilities.
If you suffer from, for example, a gluten allergy, please inform your waiter in the restaurant on the first day so accommodations can be made for your meals. We also recommend that you notify MyCruise when booking so we can inform Costa Cruises in advance.
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, please read more under practical information about the rules for traveling on a cruise while pregnant before booking your trip.
Smoking on board the ships is restricted, however, there are designated areas where smoking is allowed, such as on one side of the pool deck, so non-smokers can easily avoid the smoke.
Onboard Costa Cruises, as of 2020, smoking is still allowed on the balcony, ask the cabin steward for an ashtray and never throw butts over the side of the ship as it can be a potential fire hazard.
During the day, casual clothing is recommended on board the cruise ship and on excursions. In the evening, the dress code is generally informal, but it is recommended to bring a blazer or a shawl. Costa Cruises hosts a “Captain’s Dinner” on all their cruises, where wearing a suit and dress is considered appropriate.
Costa Cruises also often organizes themed evenings such as White Night or Italian Night, where many guests enjoy dressing in all white or in the colors of the Italian flag. It is entirely up to each guest whether they wish to join in or simply change into their usual smart evening attire.
On board Costa's ships, there will always be several different clubs for children and young people of all ages, where they can be looked after or find new playmates. The staff can speak english.
With Costa Cruises you have the opportunity to register in the CostaClub, which offers a lot of travel benefits. There are several different types of membership, all of which offer greater or lesser benefits and discounts. If you are a member of CostaClub, always remember to provide your membership number(s) when purchasing cruise trips on MyCruise. Read more about C|Club here.
Ship classes help categorize individual ships. Cruise ships categorized in the same ship class are typically of equal size and many of the characteristics of individual ships are common to all cruise ships in the ship class. Sometimes the cruise ships are almost identical, with the only difference being that they sail different routes.
There are plenty of pre-departure options if you want a little extra pampering on board. Below you can read more about the different options available on Costa Cruises' ships.
Drink packages
You have the option to purchase an all-inclusive drinks package to avoid extra costs on board. You can see details on drinks packages here.
MyDrinks - £30 per person/day: A selection of drinks including house wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, selected cocktails, and mineral water. Products from the mini-bar and premium brands are not included.
MyDrinks Plus - £60 per person/day: A selection of drinks including house wine, beer, cocktails, soft drinks, specialty coffee, and mineral water. Products from the mini-bar and premium brands are included.
MySoftdrinks - £20 per person/day: A selection of beverages including soft drinks, juices, coffee, water, and non-alcoholic cocktails. Products from the mini-bar are not included.
*Price applies when ordered at the same time as the cruise. Different prices apply if ordered later or on board.
Excursions
The cruise ships visit many exciting destinations, and the ships will always offer excursions no matter where in the world they call. You can choose to book excursions from home or on board the ships. Read more about excursions here.
Spa and wellness
It is also possible to purchase various treatments in the ship's wellness area. Costa Cruises offers a variety of beauty and massage treatments as well as fitness classes. These can be booked on board the ship or in advance via MyCosta.
Internet
After booking the cruise or on board, it is possible to purchase various internet packages. Prices vary significantly depending on the departure. See more in MyCosta.
If you wish to cancel or reschedule your trip with Costa Cruises, the following rules apply:
All cruises (except World Cruises and cruises with Costa Serena)
World Cruises
Cruises with Costa Serena
Last minute prices:
If you need to cancel your trip, either in full or in part, you must notify MyCruise in writing immediately. Please note that the cancellation is only valid once we have received your written cancellation. Cancellation of your trip is subject to the terms and conditions of our suppliers/the individual cruise lines. MyCruise also charges a cancellation fee of 15% of the total trip price. Flight tickets, hotel accommodations, drink packages, and other additional services cannot be changed or refunded.
Prices are based on 2 people sharing a cabin
Prices and availability are updated several times a day directly from the cruise line systems, prices and availability may be subject to change at time of enquiry.
