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Italian-style ships sailing Europe and Asia, with no US departure port.
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☎Get your options, call nowCosta is best described as italian style. Italian-style ships sailing Europe and Asia, with no US departure port. Below is an independent, source-checked look at what actually matters before you book, and the money-and-complexity details worth a phone call.
The facts that cost money
These are the details that quietly change your final bill and vary by fare, cabin and sailing. We verify each from its source and re-check every 30 days. Where we have not verified something we say so and put you through to an advisor, rather than guess at it.
| Daily gratuitiesA published service charge added to your onboard account each day | Ask an advisor |
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| What's included vs. extraDining and entertainment vs. specialty dining, drinks, wifi, excursions | Ask an advisor |
| Drink package ruleWhether all adults in the cabin must buy it | Ask an advisor |
| Wi-FiIncluded, or tiered packages at extra cost | Ask an advisor |
| Deposit & final paymentWhen the balance is due before sailing | Ask an advisor |
| Cancellation & refundsPenalty schedule as the sailing gets closer | Ask an advisor |
| Refundable vs non-refundableFare/deposit types and what you forfeit | Most lines sell both a refundable-deposit fare and a lower non-refundable-deposit fare. On a non-refundable fare the full deposit is held in penalty if you cancel, although payments beyond the deposit are refunded, and change fees apply to the booking. (General, fare types and penalties vary by line and sailing.) |
| Solo traveller supplementSingle supplement and whether solo cabins exist | A solo traveller in a two-person cabin normally pays a single supplement, roughly the cost of two fares. Some ships have cabins built and sold for one person, where double-occupancy rates do not apply, but they are a small part of the inventory and availability varies by ship and sailing. (General, the supplement and the cabin types vary by line.) |
| Kids, minimum age & clubsMinimum age to sail and kids-club age bands | Ask an advisor |
| Onboard credit termsRefundable vs non-refundable onboard credit | Onboard credit comes from a promotion or your loyalty status, not the base fare, and it comes in two kinds. Complimentary credit is non-refundable and has no cash value, so it has to be spent on board. Purchased credit is refundable to you before you leave the ship. Where you hold both, the non-refundable credit is normally spent first, and anything left at the end of the last evening is forfeited. (General, terms vary by line and offer.) |
| Loyalty programmeProgramme name and how tiers work | C|Club. Members earn points on each cruise and move up levels; points can expire, so a level depends on continuing to sail. |
| Travel documentsPassport vs birth certificate on closed-loop sailings | Ask an advisor |
These are exactly the details that surprise people at the pier and on the final bill. Call and we'll confirm every one for your ship, cabin and dates, with today's fare.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250At a glance
Is this the right line for you?
✓ A strong fit for
- Travellers already going to Europe who want to add a cruise
- Anyone who wants a European rather than an American crowd on board
- Guests comfortable with announcements and service in several languages
✕ Probably not for
- Anyone who wants to drive to the port
- Travellers who want a US-style cruise experience
- Guests who need everything in English
The fleet, class by class
Costa Deliziosa
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Costa Favolosa
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Costa Firenze
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Costa Fortuna
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Costa Serena
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Costa Smeralda
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Costa Toscana
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Costa Venezia
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Not sure which Costa ship fits your trip? A specialist knows which ships sail where, and when.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Cruising with children
Travelling with kids? An advisor books connecting cabins, dining times and the right club, and finds the family deals.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Accessibility
Some ports are reached by tender, a small boat that ferries guests ashore from a ship at anchor. Tendering can be difficult or impossible with a wheelchair or scooter, and the captain can cancel a tender call for weather on the day. If a specific port matters to your trip, confirm before booking whether it is a dock or a tender call.
Where and when it sails
Home ports: Costa has no United States departure port. Its ships sail from European and Asian home ports, so a Costa cruise from the US means flying to the ship. We have not yet verified the current season's home ports from Costa's own pages.
What actually drives the cost
Prices move daily by ship, date and cabin. One call gets you the real number for your trip.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Latest Costa updates
No updates right now. Call and we'll confirm the latest policy from the source.
Questions people actually ask
Can I sail Costa from a US port?
No. Costa has no United States departure port, so a Costa cruise means flying to the ship. If you want an Italian-style ship sailing from the US, call and we will point you at the lines that do.
Which ships are in the fleet?
Eight have a page on Costa's own site: Costa Deliziosa, Favolosa, Firenze, Fortuna, Serena, Smeralda, Toscana and Venezia. Costa publishes no tonnage or guest capacity on those pages, so our ship pages show those as gaps.
Helpful guides
Free, factual reading to help you decide, then one call books it.
Choosing a cabinInterior to suite, what you get, what to watch for, and the cabins to avoid.Read guide →
What's includedThe gap between the fare and your final bill, explained plainly.Read guide →
Cruise gratuities explainedThe daily service charge, how it works, who it goes to, and how to plan for it.Read guide →
Find an affordable cruiseThe real levers that move the price, without the fake-deal gimmicks.Read guide →
Deposits, payment & cancellationThe booking timeline that keeps you in control of your money.Read guide →
Are drink packages worth it?How to tell, plus the whole-cabin rule that catches people out.Read guide →
Cruise Wi-Fi explainedPackages, tiers and what to realistically expect at sea.Read guide →
Refundable vs non-refundableWhich fare type fits your plans, and where insurance helps.Read guide →
Hidden cruise costsThe extras first-timers forget to budget for, in one checklist.Read guide →
How cruise pricing worksWhy fares vary, how lines price a sailing, and how to time it right.Read guide →
Onboard credit, explainedWhere it comes from, refundable vs not, and how to spend it well.Read guide →
Contemporary vs premium vs luxury linesWhat the three tiers really describe, and which one fits your trip.Read guide →
Big ship vs small shipFloating resort or intimate vessel? How to pick the size that fits.Read guide →
How to choose a cruise lineMatch the line to how you travel, in three quick steps.Read guide →
Solo cruisingThe single supplement, solo cabins, and how to travel alone well.Read guide →
Groups & familiesConnecting cabins, kids' clubs, group dining and split payments, sorted.Read guide →
Accessible cruisingAccessible cabins, tendering, and what to confirm before you book.Read guide →Talk to a cruise specialist
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