The Mediterranean is beautiful in every season, but the fall is an especially ideal time to visit because of the weather and reduced visitors. With a choice of 250 cruises, Costa Cruises is making it easier than ever to explore the idyllic Mediterranean
With unique itineraries, superb Italian cuisine, sommelier-selected wine lists and unbeatable spa and wellness programming Costa Cruises is the ideal choice to beat the crowds and enjoy the cooler temperatures in the Mediterranean during the fall season.
Multiple embarkation ports for maximum flexibility
Costa Cruises’ unique approach of offering multiple embarkation and disembarkation ports in the Mediterranean makes it easier for travelers to find the perfect itinerary.
Costa’s embarkation and disembarkation ports include Piraeus (Athens) in Greece; Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Tarragona in Spain; Marseille and Toulon in France and Bari, Catania, Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa, Marseille, Naples, Palermo, Savona, Tarragona, Trieste and Venice in Italy.
Costa Smeralda’s inaugural season
Travelers looking to make history can explore the Mediterranean on the new Costa Smeralda. Upon delivery in October the ship will be the first in Costa’s fleet powered by liquefied natural gas, or LNG, the world’s cleanest burning fossil fuel.
To learn more about Costa Smeralda visit “Costa Smeralda, the countdown is on!”
Costa Smeralda’s five-night inaugural cruise departs Savona Nov. 4, with stops at Marseille, Barcelona and Civitavecchia (Rome). During the rest of the season, Costa Smeralda will continue to sail around the western Mediterranean, offering seven-night cruises with calls in France, Spain and Italy.
See the sights of Greece, Croatia and Montenegro
From September through November, guests can explore the unforgettable shorelines of the Adriatic, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas that offer a unique mosaic of culture and history. Costa Deliziosa, Costa Luminosa and Costa Victoria all feature seven-night sailings that call at ports in Croatia, Greece, Italy and Montenegro.
Classic Western Mediterranean cruises
Costa’s western Mediterranean sailings will take guests on a journey to the cradle of great civilizations full of history, culture, stunning landscapes and iconic sites. Costa Diadema and Costa Fortuna feature seven-night sailings that visit France, Italy and Spain. Costa Fascinosa’s three-, six- and seven-night cruises call at ports in France, Italy, Malta and Spain.
Extended Western Mediterranean sailings
For cruisers who dream of exploring more of the Mediterranean this fall, Costa also features longer cruises on three ships.
Costa Favolosa’s 10-night sailings, along with Costa Pacifica’s and Costa neoRiviera’s 10- and 11-night cruises feature calls in the Canary Islands, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, France and Italy.
Magical mini cruises
Travelers seeking a quick Mediterranean getaway can embark Costa Magica for three-, four-, five- and six-night mini–western Mediterranean cruises with calls in Italy, France and Spain.
Costa Magica’s fall season also features one 10-night cruise from Savona departing Oct. 31 with calls in Spain, Italy and France. Guests also can choose to sail a shorter seven-night segment of that cruise.
Mediterranean cruise fares start at $289 per person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees, port expenses and gratuities are additional.
For more information or to reserve your next cruise visit your travel advisor or surf to www.costacruise.com.