by For 2023, Costa proposes cruises in the Western and Eastern Mediterranean, which cross several countries (Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, Israel and Egypt) and which bet on history and natural beauty, in addition to programs for Northern Europe and the East (United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Dubai), providing contact with the magic of the desert and exotic places. The Caribbean is another strong bet on the coast, with the discovery of tropical colors, rhythms and emotions, white beaches and exotic treasures from places such as Barbados, Martinique, Aruba, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, the Antilles, the Turkish Islands and the Virgin Islands, among others destinations.
In the program that includes the Western Mediterranean, ideal to discover in autumn, in the months of October and November, the highlight is the 11-day cruise with Costa Fascinosa, departing from Valencia and an itinerary passing through Italy, France, Portugal. and Gibraltar, making an intermediate stop at the port of Lisbon, with the possibility of boarding.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day at sea, Costa Smeralda departs and arrives in Barcelona on February 14, passing by the Balearic Islands (Palma de Mallorca), Palermo, Rome, Savona and Marseille, on a romantic cruise which can last 7 or 8 days. This program is available on various dates (20 and 27 February, 6, 13, 20 and 17 March and 3 April).
With a focus on Portugal, perfect for the Easter holidays, Costa Diadema, departing Barcelona on April 21, is on a 15-day itinerary that includes stops in Madeira and Lisbon. Also passing through Marseille, Savona, Valencia, Lanzarote, Tenerife and Cadiz, it allows you to discover lunar landscapes and exotic tastes. Then, from September to November, Costa Firenze offers an identical itinerary, with the same duration.
In May, there is also a 13-day cruise with stopovers in Porto (Leixões) and Lisbon. Departing Barcelona and heading to Amsterdam, it includes visits to cities in Spain, France and Germany to discover art, history and landscapes of timeless beauty. In June and September, Costa offers itineraries through Central and Northern Europe of 10 to 13 days and stops in Portugal, which include many other destinations: Balearic Islands, France, Holland, Belgium, Norway and Denmark.
Another highlight for this year, the summer months (June, July and August) are the full programs across Great Britain which include Ireland, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France and Belgium. During 15 days, on the Costa Favolosa, departing from Amsterdam, the itinerary allows you to discover the most beautiful castles and landscapes, with intermediate stops in strategic and noteworthy places such as Edinburgh, Invergordon, Belfast or Harwich- London.
Discovering Iceland, with its waterfalls, volcanoes and endless hills, is also part of the 15-day itineraries, on a cruise itinerary that also passes through Scotland, Germany and the Netherlands, with stopovers in several ports, ideal for the summer season . .
Another innovation for this year is the discovery of the arctic beauty of Greenland, at Costa Favolosa. Departing Amsterdam in July, this 22-day cruise includes stops at must-see places in Greenland. Passing through Prins Christians Sund, it stops at the city of Qaqortoq and Nuuk (capital of Greenland), in addition to stops in Iceland, Scotland and Germany.
