A labor court in Italy has ruled that a former cruise director who worked on Costa Cruises ships for 18 years under temporary contracts must be rehired and compensated with approximately €130,000 after his final contract was not renewed, ANSA reported.
A cruise terminal in Marseille was temporarily evacuated Sunday morning after unattended luggage triggered a security alert, briefly halting operations for passengers traveling on the Costa Smeralda.
Costa Cruises marked World Health Day with a fleetwide initiative focused on everyday health habits, highlighting the importance of simple, consistent actions in supporting crew wellbeing at sea.
A major win for Costa Cruises came during the Italy Talent Communication Summit 2026, held onboard the flagship Costa Toscana, where the company not only took home the top award, but also secured multiple recognitions across key talent communication categories.
Thousands of athletes competing at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will be staying in aboard a cruise ship docked in Nagoya. As part of a cost-saving and flexible accommodation plan, organizers have chartered Costa Serena to house a significant portion of participants during the event.
The cruise ship Costa Deliziosa departed Malé on Wednesday evening after taking onboard 28 Italian nationals who were unable to return home due to disrupted flights.
Passengers aboard the Costa Favolosa experienced an unexpectedly rough night at sea on February 18, when the cruise ship encountered strong winds and heavy swells off the coast of southern Brazil.
Costa Cruises has released its new Costa Careers video, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make the company’s operations possible. Filmed between the company’s headquarters in Genoa, Italy, and onboard its flagship Costa Smeralda, the new careers spot focuses on the real individuals behind the brand. Instead of actors or scripted scenes, the video features actual Costa employees sharing their journeys and experiences within the company.
Costa Cruises shared a fun and relatable photo story revealing the “8 Truths About Love Onboard,” giving a real look at what relationships are like for crew members at sea.
The cruise line reminded everyone that love onboard hits differently, where intense schedules, contracts, and distance make relationships both challenging and unforgettable.
Costa Cruises’ flagship Costa Toscana has completed its first scheduled shipyard maintenance period at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France and has now returned to cruise service.
