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Costa Cruises

Headquartered in Genoa, Italy, sailing since 1948.

Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises Published October 20, 2026
Costa Cruises fleet
Costa Cruises fleet

Descended from a 19th-century Genoese olive-oil and shipping family business, Costa began cruising in 1948 and grew into Europe's leading cruise line before joining Carnival Corporation in 2000, keeping its distinctly Italian onboard style — from the coffee to the language announcements.

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Costa Cruises

Italian cruise line

Costa Crociere S.p.A., operating as Costa Cruises, is an Italian cruise line founded in 1948 and organized as a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc since 2000. Based in Genoa, Italy, the cruise line primarily caters to the European cruise market, but the company's 10 ships, which all sail under the Italian flag, provide itineraries sailing to countries globally.

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Cruiseline details

Founded
1948
Headquarters
Genoa, Italy
Parent Company
Carnival Corporation & plc
Website
costacruises.com
Brand Color
#f9b000
Loyalty Program
Costa Club
Stock Ticker
NYSE: CCL / LSE: CCL
Company Size (Employees)
~10,000 employees
Company Story
Descended from a 19th-century Genoese olive-oil and shipping family business, Costa began cruising in 1948 and grew into Europe's leading cruise line before joining Carnival Corporation in 2000, keeping its distinctly Italian onboard style — from the coffee to the language announcements.

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