Costa Cruises is celebrating its 77th anniversary on March 31 with a special “Birthday Sale” promotion featuring reduced fares starting at just $418 per person, double occupancy, on select 2025 Mediterranean cruises. Travelers can choose from inside, outside and balcony cabins on a variety of itineraries when booked by April 23, 2025.

Guests can join Costa in festivities for this milestone and sail on Costa’s most popular cruises to the Mediterranean, departing June through November 2025. Featured itineraries in “Costa’s Birthday Sale” are offered across eight ships, including eight-day cruises from breathtaking locales in both the western and eastern Mediterranean, as well as unforgettable adventures to northern Europe.

“For nearly 80 years, Costa Cruises has been dedicated to providing extraordinary cruise vacations showcasing the best of Italian tradition and excellence,” said LaDonna Allen, head of sales for Costa Cruises North America. “The Birthday Sale is our way of thanking loyal guests while inviting new travelers to experience the Costa difference. With these exceptional savings on our Mediterranean itineraries, guests can explore a region that Costa has perfected over decades of sailing these historic waters.”

Featured Mediterranean cruises departing June through November 2025 include:

• Costa Smeralda will depart roundtrip from Barcelona, Spain, on a weeklong itinerary visiting Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Genoa, Italy; and Marseille, France. For example, the June 25, 2025, and Sept. 7, 2025 cruises.
• Costa Toscana will depart roundtrip from Barcelona on a weeklong itinerary calling at Ibiza or Palma, Spain; Civitavecchia (Rome), Savona and Palermo, Italy; and Marseille. For example, the June 17, 2025, July 1, 2025, and Sept. 30, 2025 sailings.

History of Costa Cruises: A World of ‘Firsts’

Founded in Italy, Costa Cruises has been a pioneer in the cruise industry for nearly 80 years. The company traces its roots back to 1854, when Giacomo Costa established Giacomo Costa fu Andrea, initially specializing in the trade of olive oil and textiles. On March 31,1948, Costa launched its first passenger voyage with the Anna C., sailing from Genoa, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, marking the beginning of a legacy dedicated to global exploration and exceptional hospitality.

Over the years, Costa has been a pioneer in cruising, paving the way with a collection of “firsts” and innovative accomplishments that set the foundation for growth throughout the industry. In 1950, Costa took a step in global cruising by offering cruise vacations from Fort Lauderdale, Florida; in the late 1990s, Costa established winter cruising in the Mediterranean; and in 2000, Costa Atlantica was the first ship in Europe to be equipped with cabins with private balconies.

In 2019, Costa launched the world’s first ships capable of being powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Continuing with this innovation, in January 2025, Costa Smeralda became the first cruise ship to bunker LNG at the port of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Costa introduced the unique concept of “Sea Destinations” in 2024, an exclusive initiative by the cruise line that allows guests to take a journey through unique new destinations to be experienced from the perspective of the sea. Additional “firsts” for the cruise line include the first cruise company to proactively publish a sustainability report and the first cruise company to offer trips from Dubai/Emirates.

Today, Costa Cruises remains the only Italian-flagged cruise line, offering immersive cultural experiences onboard and ashore while promoting a passion for travel and positive impact on local communities. As the company celebrates 77 years of maritime excellence, Costa Cruises continues to deliver unforgettable journeys, blending Italian heritage with innovation to shape the future of cruising.

Costa’s Birthday Sale is valid for residents of North America. For full terms and conditions, visit www.costacruises.com.

For more information about Costa Cruises or to book a cruise, consult a travel advisor, contact reservations at 800-462-6782 or visit www.costacruises.com.

About Costa Cruises

Costa Cruises, an Italian company based in Genoa, is part of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise group. For more than 75 years, Costa ships have been plying the seas of the world, taking guests to more than 200 different destinations that can be discovered through unique experiences, both on board and ashore. Currently, the Costa fleet consists of nine ships, all flying the Italian flag, sailing in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, Central America, South America and the United Arab Emirates — as well as “Around the World” and “Grand Cruises” that visit many continents on a single itinerary.