The LNG-powered cruise ship Costa Toscana has completed its first scheduled shipyard maintenance period since entering service in 2021 and returned to its programme of Mediterranean sailings. The vessel was taken out of service at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France from January 28th to February 15th, 2026 for its first formal dry-dock interval, marking a significant milestone after roughly five years of continuous operation.
During the Marseille yard stay, Costa Toscana underwent a series of standard technical inspections and maintenance tasks intended to ensure the vessel’s continued compliance with operational and safety requirements. Representatives of the ship’s classification society were present during the period to carry out prescribed checks of critical safety systems as part of routine class oversight. In conjunction with these technical procedures, minor cosmetic enhancements were applied in guest areas, including repainting of surfaces, the replacement of worn flooring and detail upgrades within public spaces and hotel facilities. No major structural alterations or extensive renovation projects were reported during the docking interval.
Chantier Naval de Marseille has been a frequent destination for major dry-dock work on large cruise ships powered by liquefied natural gas and other modern propulsion systems, with Costa Smeralda and other contemporary vessels undergoing maintenance there in recent months.
Upon completion of the yard period, Costa Toscana resumed its roster of short Mediterranean cruises beginning on February 15th, 2026, operating from ports such as Genoa, Savona and Barcelona. These sailings form part of the ship’s scheduled seasonal deployment following adjustments to its winter programme in the preceding year.