Costa Cruise Line

Launched in 1860 as a freighter company that exported Italian olives and olive oil to destinations all over the world, Costa Crociere entered the passenger ship business in the 1940s with the second-hand Anna C. In 1959 Costa began to offer Caribbean cruises aboard the Franca C. When the end of the grand liners came in the 1970s, Costa's vessels were converted into cruise ships. Costa's last former liner, CostaRiviera, was retired in late 2001. Following the takeover by Carnival Corporation in 1997 and eventual complete buyout in 2000, Costa has launched a number of new ships. Costa is known for its "Cruising Italian Style" concept which successfully attracts both North American and European passengers alike.Costa is also very popular with Spanish speaking passengers as Spanish is widely spoken throughout the cruise line. Costa's Caribbean cruises are very popular with Americans, while their Europe and Mediterranean cruises tend to be more popular with and international crowd (especially Italian). In Europe and the Med, English is not the language of the ships, but announcements may be made in several languages.

• Stephanie  Costa Mediterranea  Mediterrean

  We enjoyed our recent cruise on Costa which included ports in England, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. We have always cruised Holland, but were willing to try something new. There were some kids... read more

  9 users found this review helpful.
• lynn lehmann  Costa Mediterranea  baltic sea

  The Cost Mediterranea is a beautiful ship with very nice cabins. Ours included one of the largest showers yet experienced on board a cruise ship. But Americans should understand that you will be in... read more

  13 users found this review helpful.
• SKennedy  Costa Europa  Mauritius to Italy

  We are very happy we booked this cruise and the ports of call were for the most part wonderful. Unfortunately, some of the Costa Staff acted as if they were on vacation and did so at the expense of... read more

  11 users found this review helpful.
• Cynthia  Costa Mediterranea  WesternMediterranean

  There were 7 adults travelling on the Costa Pacifica. The ship was new and beautiful. I wish I could say the same about the excursions. This was our 4th cruise so we have other cruise lines with... read more

  13 users found this review helpful.
• Karen Macveigh  Costa Victoria  Eastern Mediterranean

  This was our first Costa cruise. We liked the international makeup of the passengers. We chose the cruise because of the itinerary. Most of the shore excursions were fine but we were... read more

  30 users found this review helpful.
• Carole  Costa Mediterranea  Norway Fjords

  We visited the Fjords of Norway. Ports of Call were: Hellystadt, Gerainger, Flam, Bergen, Stavanger and Oslo. The scenery was breathtaking. The cruise ship was superb. It was a very well... read more

  6 users found this review helpful.
• Nancy Cooper  Costa Europa  Indian Ocean to Italy

  The ship is older, but well maintained. I enjoyed the decor of the old sailing ships. The service was excellent and the itinerary was extremely interesting. As there were about 1400 passengers... read more

  9 users found this review helpful.
• Anna Boyle  Costa Romantica  Italy Greece Turkey

  loved the service in the dining room, extremly friendly,and helpful. Our server Peng-Lee was soooo nice. Excursion to Santorini was overpriced, our trip to Ephesus was fantastic wonderful guide... read more

  30 users found this review helpful.
• Judy Offman  Costa Fortuna  Western Mediterranean

  My husband and I just returned from the best cruise of our life. We loved it! Our other cruises were on Celebrity and Royal Caribbean lines and this was the best. Before leaving for ... read more

  93 users found this review helpful.
• Carol Norman  Costa Fortuna  Western Mediterranean

  Costa Cruise Lines Costa Fortuna Cruise Review Western Mediterranean Carol Norman This was probably the best cruise we've ever taken.  There are several cruise lines that... read more

  54 users found this review helpful.
• Joe Kampa  Costa Fortuna  Western Mediterranean

  When I first started planning a cruise for my family I had very little info to base me decisions on. I searched the various sites but was given little information that would make me... read more

  51 users found this review helpful.
• Allan Fox  Costa Allegra  Hong Kong

  As the magnificent Symphony of Light and Sound took centre stage over Hong Kong harbor the Costa Allegra quietly set sail from the Ocean Terminal, headed for Vietnam. Just Robyn and I,... read more

  42 users found this review helpful.
• Robert Laimo  Costa Mediterranea  Western Caribbean

  Costa Cruise Line Costa Mediterranean Cruise Review Western Caribbean Robert Laimo This was my third cruise, first time on Costa. To say this was the worst I was ever... read more

  28 users found this review helpful.
• N/A  Costa Magica  Western Caribbean

  As a first time cruiser I was totally open as to what to expect I had no pre-conceived notions as to what a cruise vacation would be like. The flight portion was fine no delays kudos to Sky... read more

  13 users found this review helpful.
• Chuck Fisher  Costa Mediterranea  Western Caribbean

  Costa Cruise Line Costa Mediterranean Cruise Review Western Caribbean Chuck Fisher We sailed Feb 4th from Ft. Lauderdale on Costa Mediterranean and had a really great... read more

  13 users found this review helpful.
• Chris George Dave Henton  Costa Classica  Scandinavia and Russia

  Chris George Dave Henton Just returned from a Baltic cruise on Costa's Classica out of Kiel, Germany- one of only EIGHT Americans (and 20 people in the ... read more

  27 users found this review helpful.
• Wes  Costa Magica  Western Caribbean

  Where does one start? It was my first cruise, but our friends that accompanied us (6 of us), have been on many cruises, and assured me that we would have a wonderful time. It was a comment ... read more

  14 users found this review helpful.
• N/A  Costa Magica  Western Caribbean

  Wow...where to begin?? I had actually sworn off Costa after my cruise on the Mediterranean which I felt was sub-par. But, Costa sucked me in with a super low price for a week and I was... read more

  11 users found this review helpful.
• N/A  Costa Magica  Western Caribbean

  Costa does Europe in five languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Japanese) least expensively with the most interesting itineraries and convenient schedules. We... read more

  3 users found this review helpful.
• Bizi  Costa Magica  Western Caribbean

  We, a family of four, were on "Easter" cruise (4/9 - 4/16) aboard Magica. This cruise had a modified western Caribbean route. We had an inside cabin on deck 7, with assigned table in... read more

  13 users found this review helpful.
• Brad Patterson  Costa Mediterranea  Western Caribbean

  Costa Cruise Line Costa Mediterranea Cruise Reviwew Western Caribbean Brad Patterson Sailing on the Costa Mediterranea was a wonderful experience. My previous cruise... read more

  5 users found this review helpful.
• Wilf and Sall Maheu  Costa Mediterranea  Western Caribbean

  Costa Cruise Line Costa Mediterranea Cruise Review Western Caribbean Wilf and Sall Maheu The ship was beautiful and very clean.The staff was most helpful. Romeo our... read more

  4 users found this review helpful.
• Becky  Costa Magica  Eastern Caribbean

  I absolutely loved the Magica. This is one of the best vacations we have ever had. Service: Spectacular. Our cabin steward was incredibly attentive. Everyone on the ship was... read more

  8 users found this review helpful.
• David Cortesi  Costa Fortuna  Eastern Mediterranean

  This is based on an 8-day cruise in the Eastern Mediterranean on the Costa Fortuna. The bottom line: a crowded, noisy, glitzy environment; adequate cabin service; mediocre food; and... read more

  42 users found this review helpful.
• Ralph Stinson  Costa Mediterranea  Western Caribbean

  Costa Cruise Line Mediterranea Cruise Review Western Caribbean Ralph Stinson Gorgeous but gaudy decorated ship. Very Clean. Courteous staff. Fantastic entertainment.... read more

  5 users found this review helpful.