Costa Cruises has officially opened bookings for the remainder of its 2026 season, offering travelers the chance to plan and secure special deals on European getaways. With cruises departing from April through November 2026, the Italian cruise line features six ships exploring the Mediterranean and northern Europe.
Greece, Italy, Spain & More
Responding to high demand, Costa Fortuna will extend its Greece and Turkey itinerary from early May to early October. Weekly Friday departures from Athens will stop at Istanbul, Mykonos and Santorini. Costa Fascinosa introduces a revamped weeklong itinerary through Italy, Greece and Malta. Guests can also embark from Taranto, Italy, or Athens, Greece, for added convenience.
Costa’s flagship sisters, Costa Smeralda and Costa Toscana, will feature weeklong Western Mediterranean cruises, while Costa Favolosa and Costa Diadema will visit Northern Europe.
Highlights include:
- Costa Toscana: Departing from Genoa every Friday starting March 27, with stops in Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples and Rome.
- Costa Smeralda: Sailing from Savona with stops in Marseille, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Palermo and Rome.
- Costa Favolosa: Featuring an extended season from mid-May to early October, with five itineraries departing from Hamburg. Highlights include Norway’s Sognefjord and Iceland’s spectacular scenery.
- Costa Diadema: Weeklong Norwegian fjord cruises from Kiel, Germany, showcasing Hellesylt waterfalls, Geiranger fjord, and Stavanger’s wooden houses.
For more information, costacruises.com.
