Costa Cruises Unveils Winter 2026-27 Mediterranean, Caribbean and Canary Islands Itineraries

Costa Cruises has launched its winter 2026-27 itineraries featuring new Mediterranean, Caribbean and Canary Islands programs. The company introduced six themed cruise programmes on October 15th, 2026, promoting new itinerary concepts for sailings across these regions. The winter schedule aims to offer alternatives to traditional summer cruising and support tourism activity at ports throughout the winter season.

These concepts will also debut in summer 2027 with a collection of itineraries in the Western Mediterranean, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Northern Europe. Luigi Stefanelli highlighted the strategic move, stating, "The result is holiday experiences with an ever-clearer identity that are ever more relevant to our guests."

Mediterranean itinerary details

Three Mediterranean itineraries are being promoted for winter 2026-27 sailings. The 'Iconic Mediterranean' voyage aboard the Costa Toscana sails to Rome, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and Palermo. For a more immersive cultural experience, the Costa Pacifica operates the 'Mediterranean Soul' itinerary, taking guests to Barcelona’s Ramblas, the souk of Tunis (La Goulette), the streets and San Gregorio Armeno in Naples, and the Ballarò market in Palermo.

A third option, the 'Exotic Mediterranean' itinerary, spans two continents from Andalusia to North Africa. This journey includes calls at Malaga, La Goulette, Tangier, and Valencia.

Caribbean itinerary details

Two Caribbean itineraries are being promoted for winter 2026-27 sailings, both operated by the Costa Fascinosa. The 'Antilles Collection' presents the Lesser Antilles as an archipelago where each island has a unique identity, offering guests a new face of the Caribbean daily. This itinerary explores islands including Tortola, Saint Lucia, and Guadeloupe.

The second option, 'Caribbean Heart', captures the essence of the region with the Dominican Republic at the heart of the voyage. Costa’s exclusive Sea Destinations in the Caribbean for these sailings include the Caribbean Sea Darkest Spot, Guadeloupe Bay, Catalina Bay, and Archipelago Turks & Caicos.

Canary Islands itinerary details

A winter Canary Islands itinerary is being promoted for winter 2026-27 sailings aboard the Costa Smeralda. The program features volcanic landscapes, black-sand beaches, golden dunes, lush forests, and cliffs plunging into the ocean. Destinations include Lanzarote, Tenerife’s Teide volcano, and Fuerteventura.

Costa’s exclusive Sea Destinations in the Canary Islands for this route include the Canary Sea Darkest Spot, located at the darkest point of the Atlantic, and Atlantis Crest, a marine destination inspired by the myth of Atlantis. The winter programme supports year-round tourism in the archipelago.