Cruise news (Costa Cruises-tagged)
- Accidents
Costa Favolosa meets challenging winds and swells off Southern Brazil
On the night of February 18th, the cruise ship Costa Favolosa encountered strong winds and heavy swells while making passage off the coast of...
February 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Costa Serena ship returns to Europe (2027) after an 11-year deployment in Asia
The Italian cruise vessel Costa Serena has been scheduled for an expanded operational program in 2027 that reconnects Mediterranean and South...
February 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Costa Toscana completes first major scheduled docking at Marseille
The LNG-powered Costa Toscana has completed its first scheduled shipyard maintenance period since entering service in 2021 and returned to its...
February 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises expands presence in Romanian maritime tourism
Costa Cruises, an Italian operator within the Carnival Corporation fleet and among the larger global cruise lines, is intensifying its commercial...
February 13, 2026 - Accidents
A passenger died after falling overboard from Costa Smeralda ship in Civitavecchia
In the early afternoon of February 6th, 2026, authorities in Civitavecchia Port/Rome responded to an incident involving a passenger from the Costa...
February 11, 2026 - Accidents
56-yo female passenger medevaced from Costa Diadema ship off Brazil
Emergency response procedures were initiated on December 29th after a cruise vessel reported a passenger with suspected meningitis while navigating...
December 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises' South America 2026–2027 ships & itineraries
Costa Cruises has confirmed its plans for the 2026–2027 South America season, outlining a program of itineraries operated by two ships - Costa...
December 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda ship enters drydock at Marseille for scheduled maintenance
The cruise ship Costa Smeralda, operated by Costa Cruises, has docked this week at Chantiers Naval de Marseille in France to begin a planned dry dock...
November 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Serena ship expands cruise itineraries in Asia in 2026
Costa Cruises sets its bearings toward the rising sun with an expanded Asian itinerary program in 2026, placing particular emphasis on a deeper...
November 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Former Costa Magica sold by Seajets to China’s Tianjin Orient International Cruises
After a prolonged period of lay-up, marked by aborted restart attempts and abandoned ventures, the long-stranded cruise ship, last named Goddess of...
November 18, 2025 - Accidents
Investigations follow crew sexual assault on Costa Favolosa ship
An incident of serious concern was reported aboard the Costa Favolosa on Thursday, October 9th, involving the alleged sexual assault of a female crew...
October 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Serena to serve as hotel ship during 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Costa Cruises’ vessel Costa Serena will be deployed as a floating accommodation vessel during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan. The...
October 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises redefines shore excursions with 4 specialized categories
Costa Cruises has introduced a structured approach to its shore excursion program, dividing its offerings into four distinct categories designed to...
October 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation extends meal donation program into Latin America
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise operator comprising eight distinct cruise lines, has expanded its prepared meal donation...
October 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises changes Winter 2025–2026 deployments amid Middle East instability
Costa Cruises has revised its deployment plans for the winter 2025–2026 season, with a significant shift away from previously scheduled...
July 26, 2025