Costa Cruises opens bookings for 2026 spring/winter sailings
Costa Cruises is opening sales for the remainder of the 2026 season.
For travellers looking to plan their vacation in advance and take advantage of special offers, cruises departing from April to November 2026 on six ships in the fleet are now available to book. The Italian cruise line is offering an exciting range of itineraries in the Mediterranean and northern Europe.
Due to the high demand, Costa Fortuna’s itinerary dedicated exclusively to Greece and Turkey will be available for an extended period — from early May to early October. The ship will depart every Friday from Athens, Greece, exploring Istanbul, Turkey, and the beautiful Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini. In spring and fall, the itinerary will also call at Volos, Thessaly, in Greece, a new addition to Costa’s program, and visit Greece’s Meteors, and Izmir, Turkey. During the summer, the itinerary includes calls at Crete and Rhodes, ideal destinations for enjoying the sea and landscapes of Greece.
Week-long cruises to the Med
The latest generation sister-ships Costa Smeralda and Costa Toscana will offer weeklong cruises to the western Mediterranean. The ships will visit some of the most beautiful destinations in Italy, France and Spain, allowing time to discover regional art, culture and local traditions.
Two ships, Costa Favolosa and Costa Diadema, will sail in northern Europe on cruises that explore spectacular landscapes from a unique point of view. Costa Favolosa’s season in northern Europe will be longer, with departures from mid-May until early October. The ship will offer five different itineraries from Hamburg, Germany, visiting the Norwegian fjords, Iceland, North Cape and Lofoten Islands in Scotland. These sailings include a new itinerary for a total immersion in Norway’s most beautiful fjords, such as the UNESCO-listed Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord.
Week-long cruises to Norway
Throughout the summer, Costa Diadema will offer one-week cruises to the Norwegian fjords from Kiel, Germany, to Copenhagen, Denmark. Guests can discover enchanting destinations such as the majestic Hellesylt waterfalls, picturesque Geiranger fjord and Stavanger, with its charming wooden houses.
For guests with only a few days to spare, in spring and fall Costa will be offering mini-cruises of three and four days in the western Mediterranean aboard Costa Fascinosa and Costa Diadema. For travelers with more time available, Costa Fortuna, Costa Diadema, Costa Fascinosa and Costa Favolosa will offer “Costa Voyages,” designed to uniquely experience longer itineraries from nine to 14 days. These sailings visit Portugal, Morocco, the Canary Islands, Greece and Turkey.
Also not to be missed are the Costa Favolosa and Costa Diadema cruises between the Mediterranean and northern Europe.
The 2026 Mediterranean itineraries of Costa Deliziosa and Costa Pacifica will be available for booking in the coming weeks, with details coming soon.
Costa’s 2026 cruises from January to April already are open for booking to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Asia and Dubai/United Arab Emirates.
For more information about Costa Cruises or to book a cruise, consult a travel advisor, contact reservations at 800-462-6782 or visit www.costacruises.com.
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