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.
In preparation for hosting the COP30 United Nations Climate Change Conference, the Brazilian government has announced plans to charter two large cruise ships Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview, to serve as floating hotels for international delegations attending the event.
Costa Cruises is taking emergency health precautions after multiple passengers aboard the Costa Favolosa reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness during the current 7-day Northern Europe cruise.
A two-year-old boy tragically died aboard the Costa Toscana cruise ship during a Mediterranean voyage, collapsing suddenly while playing on board. The tragedy occurred during the ship’s voyage between Civitavecchia and Savona, Italy, as part of a 7-day Western Mediterranean itinerary.
The cruise ship Costa Fortuna, set to depart the Costa Cruises fleet in 2026, has officially found its new owner Margaritaville at Sea.
The acquisition, announced by Margaritaville at Sea CEO Christopher Ivy, signals the cruise line's growing optimism with strong passenger return rates and positive business results.
As Brazil’s 2024/2025 cruise season draws to a close, the country's top environmental agency is intensifying inspections on cruise ships departing for Europe, targeting a growing concern: the illegal smuggling of Brazil’s rich biodiversity.
