Discover a world of wonder with Costa Cruises

A perfect blend of style and experience

Think of Italy and the mind conjures up images of fine style, first class cuisine, warm hospitality and Mediterranean charm - just some of the ingredients that make Costa Cruises a unique cruise company.

Costa's Italian family roots stretch back more than 50 years; a wealth of experience and a proud heritage that is unrivalled, and is today combined with one of the most modern cruise fleets in Europe.

It is a heritage that you can share when you step onboard one of Costa's magnificent seven cruise ship - you can even take free Italian lessons! And it is a wealth of experience that will ensure your Costa Cruise has no equal, whether onboard ship or while in port. Each destination of Costa's tantalizing itineraries offers its own kaleidoscope of pleasures, from cultural and historical treasures to sightseeing splendours and shopping bonanzas.

You can indulge your desires for adventure, from a submarine journey deep into the ocean to an exhilarating helicopter ride high in the sky. You can witness the wonders of nature from the land of glaciers to the lushness of the tropics. You can stand in awe at majestic monuments of ancient cultures, from the Egyptian Pharaohs to the Knights of the Crusade. And you can be dazzled by a wealth of wares, from village arts and crafts to chic fashions in bustling cities.

In short, the best of all worlds.

Day that dazzle from dawn 'til dusk

A glorious dawn greets the start of a new day - and a new experience - as your sleek white cruise ship glides into a faraway port.

The options detailed in your Shore Excursion Brochure will help you choose to enjoy a day of being inspired by ancient cultures; entranced by winding cobbled streets of whitewashed towns; bewitched by exquisite shops in bustling capital cities; or immersed in the warmth of the sun on a beautiful beach.

And the choice back on board ship is just as dazzling, as you will read in the ship's newsletter Today, which is brought to your cabin every evening detailing events for the following day.

Perhaps, before enjoying a leisurely breakfast, you will start your day with a refreshing early morning swim in one of the excellent pools found on all Costa ships.

If you are still feeling energetic, you could participate in one of the many deck sports, or pay a visit to the well-equipped fitness centre.

Or perhaps you will prefer to immerse yourself in a jacuzzi, take a stroll to the shops or pamper yourself in the beauty salon.

Whatever your choice, and whether you are in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Atlantic or Baltic, Costa will ensure that every day of your cruise is on to savour.

Nights that cast a magical spell

Evening is a special time onboard a Costa Cruise ship , a time for sharing tales of the day's excitements and for revelling in thoughts of the night ahead.

Elegant bars offer traditional sundowner cocktails before dinner is served; a six course culinary extravaganza complemented by impeccable service and a convivial ambience.

Costa's cuisine is renowned for its mouth watering choice. For example, dinner could start with smoked salmon, crab quiche, papaya flan or baked mozzarella, to be followed by lobster bisque or fresh pasta, before a main course of Chateaubriand, linguine with lobster sauce or a special vegetarian dish. And irresistible desserts such as banana flambe, mango cream pie and cassata Siciliano, tastefully followed by a selection of international acclaimed cheeses.

Dinner is usually informal, with the occasional formal evening such as the Captain's Gala or the Welcome Aboard, when men can wear suits and women cocktail dresses, plus themed evenings including toga parties.

After dinner you may want to relax with friends in one of the elegant lounges, to be entertained at a top line show, or try your lunch in the casino..

You may want to dance the night away in a discotheque, or take a romantic stroll beneath the start - another memorable evening on a memorable cruise.

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