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.

• R  Costa Victoria  Singapore Phuket Penang

  Cruise is okay for the price you paid for. But, many area for improvement. Average activities. You will not be hungry. Plenty of food to fill your hunger. Balcony room at... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Julia Diamond  Costa Mediterranea  Mediterrean

  We have travelled on many different cruise lines and it is unlikely that we would choose Costa again. The catering was excellent. You could either have a buffet breakfast/lunch in a less... read more

  19 users found this review helpful.
• Baig  Costa Fortuna  Dubai Oman Abu Dhabi

  I had heard some negative things about Costa but lets be fair, they were not bad at all although they fall short of the standard I have seen with Royal Caribbean for example. The staff are great... read more

  4 users found this review helpful.
• JJ Kent  Costa Mediterranea  mediterrian

  Food was terrible. Hours for restaurant and food court were very limited. The food court "traffic flow" was poor. Have only 2 hot food stations which were separated in food content to handle all... read more

  4 users found this review helpful.
• jane brailsford  Costa Magica  Med cruise

  Our holiday was arranged as a rest bite holiday for my mother who is a carer and included my partner and I. The whole holiday was a disappointment from start to finish and it was not only... read more

  30 users found this review helpful.
• Diff  Costa Victoria  Asia

  We took this 21 day cruise on Costa Victoria which departed from Singapore on 19 December 2013. I apologise in advance for the length of this review...it reads like war and peace. However I... read more

  13 users found this review helpful.
• Anne  Costa Atlantica  Singapore Melacca Penang Singapore

  We have Been on many cruises The Atlantica is a beautiful ship however spoilt by the poor organization of the ship And a distinct lack of discipline amongst staff and a casual approach to... read more

  12 users found this review helpful.
• janice woolley  Costa Mediterranea  Western Caribbean

  There is a reason that Costa is the most popular cruise line in Europe, they give you the cruise you've imagined. Before I start singing the praises of Costa, I would like to begin by... read more

  22 users found this review helpful.
• janice woolley  Costa Mediterranea  Western Caribbean

  There is a reason that Costa is the most popular cruise line in Europe, they give you the cruise you've imagined. Before I start singing the praises of Costa, I would like to begin by... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• janice woolley  Costa Mediterranea  Western Caribbean

  There is a reason that Costa is the most popular cruise line in Europe, they give you the cruise you've imagined. Before I start singing the praises of Costa, I would like to begin by... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• S Schneider  Costa Mediterranea  Port Miami - Nassau - Ocho Rios - Grand Cayman - Roatan - Belize - Cozumel

  A cruise that combined excellent, varied and interesting destinations with appalling management, organisation and service. Very mixed feelings from us, as the holiday was far from cheap and we are... read more

  14 users found this review helpful.
• Randy simons  Costa Mediterranea  miami bahamas jamaica grand cayman belize honduros cozmel

  Here is the honest truth I have sailed more then 15 times and my last cruise aboard costa Mediterranean was a awful cruise experience the dinning or food was horrible very short schedule for... read more

  7 users found this review helpful.
• Paul Preston  Costa Classica  Ancona to Ancona East Med

  An unacceptable experience and would not recommend a cruise on Costa Cruise lines to anyone. This is a floating boarding house. There is one "formal" restaurant which I describe as the Officers'... read more

  11 users found this review helpful.
• Paul Preston  Costa Classica  Ancona to Ancona East Med

  An unacceptable experience and would not recommend a cruise on Costa Cruise lines to anyone. This is a floating boarding house. There is one "formal" restaurant which I describe as the Officers'... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Claes Elowsson  Costa Classica  Singapore-Hong Kong

  We truly enjoyed our Classic Lady, Costa Classica. A little bit of old style cruise experience with a comfortable cruise, fantastic crew, good italian food and great destinations enroute. In... read more

  4 users found this review helpful.
• Sara Stockfleth  Costa Atlantica  Western Caribbean

  I am not interested in cruising with Costa again. They do not give their service personnel any days off and it shows in overall services provided. Everyone from the room steward to the waiters... read more

  14 users found this review helpful.
• Marion Holt  Costa Mediterranea  Savona italy to Guadelope

  After leaving Savona Italy it was with great anticipation I looked forward to this cruise. Customer service was rude, could barely speak english. As a Diabetic I had requested a container... read more

  13 users found this review helpful.
• Barry  Concordia  med

  Is Costa the RYANAIR of the seas? It is believe it is a Carnical Company, it is more like MSC. What is it with Italian lines that make life unpleasant? Short stays in port so that the ship can sail... read more

  15 users found this review helpful.
• Kelsey   Costa Victoria  Athens

  The cruise experience was a disaster, not only did we get BED BUGS our first night we had to change rooms 4 TIMES. They give WAAAY too much pride and appraisal towards there crew team, director,... read more

  23 users found this review helpful.
• George Smart  Serena  Norway

  This review is for the Luminosa. We used to travel on Costa but stopped because despite innovative itineraries at good prices, the food was bland and frequently disappointing, and the coffee,... read more

  25 users found this review helpful.
• Linda  Serena  western Med

  Unfortunately we booked an "unobstructed" room and ended up in a very obstructed view with crackled glass overlooking a 3ft solid wall and stairway at the bow of the ship...we were told no rooms... read more

  17 users found this review helpful.
• Roxanne  Costa Atlantica  western

  Weather was fantastic. Ports were very nice. Boarding very smooth and disembarkation easiest ever. Miami We thought the food was good but maybe some more choices. Not much seafood and no... read more

  14 users found this review helpful.
• Joan Duquette  Costa Atlantica  eastern Caribbean

  My husband and daughter and I cruised Costa Atlantica in 2004 and since then the quality has gone downhill. My most recent cruise was with the same daughter and her family( my husband was killed in... read more

  16 users found this review helpful.
• Harold  Costa Mediterranea  caribbean

  Worst holiday of our lives thanks to Costa Cruises- Do not take your holiday with them. Poor food; Up sell everything; Poor itinerary; Rude staff at the bars- Currency in Euros(about $4 for a can... read more

  16 users found this review helpful.
• Suzanne  Costa Atlantica  Carribean

  This was definitely not what I expected from a cruise. Thought the group we sailed with made this fun, I would not choose a Costa cruise again. The ship itself was quite beautiful, very clean and... read more

  23 users found this review helpful.