Costa expands its Mediterranean cruise offering for the 2025/26 season aboard Costa Toscana
Looking ahead to the upcoming season, the cruise line is expanding its offering in the Western Mediterranean with itineraries that include exclusive destinations in North Africa, Andalusia, and the Gulf of Italy
Genoa, September 3, 2025 – Costa Cruises is expanding its 2025-2026 cruise lineup with two fascinating new itineraries in the Western Mediterranean aboard Costa Toscana.
In early January 2026, Costa Toscana will unveil an exclusive 12-day itinerary departing from Savona to discover Andalusia, Morocco, and Tunisia, a unique journey that will allow you to experience even more of the beauty of the Mediterranean. After sailing from Savona, the ship will stop in Marseille, Barcelona, Alicante, and Malaga, where the Arab heritage blends with the energy of Andalusia. After crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, it will reach Tangier, with its whitewashed streets, the Kasbah, and Cape Spartel. Then, as night falls, the ship will reach the Darkest Point of the Alboran Sea, one of the darkest points in the Mediterranean, to observe stars and constellations with unique visibility. In La Goulette (Tunisia), guests will explore the ruins of Carthage, the souk, and the aromas of the Medina. The itinerary concludes with stops in Palermo, Civitavecchia/Rome, and the return to Savona, with an additional stop in Naples on the January 2 departure.
Another new addition for the 2025-2026 northern hemisphere winter season is the itinerary dedicated to the Gulfs of Italy. Until December 2025, Costa Toscana will offer 7-day cruises departing from Savona with stops in Italy, France, and Spain, ideal for those seeking a restorative Mediterranean getaway even during the colder months. The route departs from Savona and continues to Marseille, with its Provençal aromas, the Old Port, and the golden dome of Notre-Dame de la Garde, and on to Barcelona, where modernist art meets the vitality and flavors of Catalonia. After an overnight stay at the Darkest Point of the Balearic Sea, admiring the starry sky in one of the darkest points in the Mediterranean, the voyage continues to the Gulf of Naples, Civitavecchia (gateway to Rome), and finally La Spezia, with its coastal towns of the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Mediterranean is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for those seeking a mild winter climate. In fact, Costa Smeralda will also offer 7-day cruises in the Western Mediterranean, departing from Genoa and stopping in Marseille, Barcelona, the darkest corner of the Balearic Sea, Cagliari, Naples, and Civitavecchia/Rome.
For those who want to experience the experience in fewer days, Costa will offer 3- and 4-day mini-cruises in the western Mediterranean aboard the Costa Favolosa in the fall.
Among the most popular destinations for enjoying the warmer weather are the Caribbean itineraries. Starting in December 2025, Costa Fascinosa and Costa Pacifica will jointly offer five weekly itineraries, alternating and with the option of combining them into a two-week experience. The offer includes departures from Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), or Fort-de-France (Martinique) for Costa Fascinosa, and from La Romana (Dominican Republic) for Costa Pacifica. Costa Fascinosa will offer three itineraries: the first includes stops in Tortola (British Virgin Islands), Santo Domingo, the exclusive Catalina Island, and Fort-de-France; the second travels through the Netherlands Antilles with stops in Philipsburg, Basseterre, Santo Domingo, and an arrival in Saint Lucia at Christmas; The third includes Tortola, Santo Domingo, Fort-de-France, and St. John's, to celebrate New Year's among the turquoise waters and Caribbean atmosphere of Antigua and Barbuda. Costa Pacifica, meanwhile, will offer an immersion program in the Dominican Republic, with stops in Samaná, Amber Cove, and Catalina Island, in addition to a second itinerary that visits six Caribbean islands, including Tortola and St. Lucia.
The Canary Islands will also be a highlight this season, with 7-day cruises from Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Itineraries will include Madeira, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, La Gomera, Fuerteventura, and Gran Canaria, amidst volcanic landscapes, golden beaches, and unspoiled nature. Some departures will include stops in Morocco, offering the opportunity to immerse yourself in the colors and aromas of Marrakech, among spices and souks, or to walk barefoot on the beaches of Agadir.
In Asia, Costa Serena will develop a program with two 14-day itineraries, combinable for longer trips, and visits to Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines. A unique opportunity to discover Eastern culture and experience authentic experiences amid ancient traditions and spectacular landscapes.
The offer is completed with the Round the World Cruise aboard Costa Deliziosa, departing from Trieste on November 21, 2025. A 142-day journey through South America, Polynesia, Australia, Asia, and the Indian Ocean, designed for those who dream of exploring the planet on a single epic cruise.