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.

The LNG-powered cruise ship had been in dry dock since January 28, 2026, undergoing routine technical servicing and cosmetic updates. Delivered by Meyer Turku in 2021, the Costa Toscana reached an important milestone with this first major shipyard visit after approximately five years of continuous operation.

Routine Maintenance and Safety Inspections

As part of the scheduled docking, extensive technical checks were carried out to ensure the vessel continues to meet operational and safety standards. Representatives from the ship’s classification society were also on board to inspect key safety systems—an essential requirement during regular maintenance intervals for modern cruise ships.

In addition to technical servicing, the ship received minor cosmetic improvements in guest areas. These included repainting, flooring replacements, and various detail upgrades within public spaces and hotel facilities. No major structural changes or significant renovations were reported during this maintenance period.

The Marseille facility has become a familiar destination for large LNG-powered cruise ships. Last autumn, Costa Toscana’s sister ship Costa Smeralda, along with Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, also underwent shipyard work there.

At the same time, another major refurbishment project is underway nearby, as AIDAbella is currently undergoing a seven-week modernization as part of the “AIDA Evolution” program.

Costa Toscana Returns to Mediterranean Cruises

Following the completion of its maintenance, Costa Toscana resumed cruise operations on February 15, 2026, beginning a series of short Mediterranean cruises departing from ports including Genoa, Savona, and Barcelona.