Italy’s journey toward the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered a striking moment this week, as the Olympic flame passed alongside a cruise ship in the port city of Savona.

As part of a nationwide Olympic Torch Relay celebrating the countdown to the Winter Games, the flame moved through Savona just meters from the port where Costa Smeralda was docked. Flying the Italian flag, the LNG-powered cruise ship became an unexpected yet powerful symbol of national pride.

Emergency services were mobilized on December 29, after a cruise ship reported a passenger suspected of having meningitis while sailing off the coast of southern Brazil, local media reported.

Costa Cruises has taken a major step in its ongoing commitment to sustainability by expanding the use of electric trucks in port logistics operations. In partnership with LC3 Trasporti the cruise line has launched a trial program using electric heavy-duty vehicles at the ports of Genoa and Savona for its cruise ships

The initiative began with an pilot battery electric vehicles (BEVs) capable of transporting more than 40 tons of cargo. These trucks were deployed to supply Costa's ships directly at dockside, marking a shift towards zero-emission logistics in maritime operations.

Costa Deliziosa has officially set sail from Barcelona, kicking off the 2026 edition of Costa Cruises’ iconic World Cruise. In the next 142 days, more than 2,000 guests and 934 crew will sail across five continents, three oceans, and 51 destinations.

The cruise ship Costa Smeralda operated by Costa Cruises, arrived on Tuesday at Chantiers Naval de Marseille in France for a scheduled dry-dock.

The AIBES Cocktail Championship 2025, Italy’s most prestigious bartending competition, made history this year by taking place for the first time ever aboard a cruise ship. The cruise ship Costa Favolosa became a floating stage for elite mixology as finalists competed at sea while sailing from Genoa to Barcelona and Marseille.

A disturbing incident was reported aboard the cruise ship Costa Favolosa on Thursday, October 9, involving the alleged sexual assault of a female crew member in her cabin.

The cruise ship Costa Serena, operated by Costa Cruises, will be used as a floating hotel during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan. The ship will be docked at Kinjo Pier in Nagoya Port and will provide accommodation for athletes and officials during the event.

On World Mental Health Day, Costa Cruises has highlighted its ongoing efforts to support the mental health of its crew, a vital commitment for those who spend months away from home.

Life at sea is both demanding and rewarding. Long hours, shared spaces, and distance from loved ones can take a toll on mental well-being. That’s why Costa’s #CrewExperience Welfare & Wellbeing program is designed to care for crew every day, not just on October 10.

In the cruise industry, we often talk about dedication, teamwork, and passion as the driving force that keep us moving forward. But every so often, someone among us lives out those values in such an extraordinary way that it inspires us all.

This month, that someone is Alberto Regazzoni Costa Cruises Commercial Intelligence & Reporting Analyst, who has once again proven that commitment knows no limits.