--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: d2f2eac0-f391-4346-897f-6bdb8aff7e34 slug: 2201187 voyage_code: cruise_line: Costa Cruises ship: Costa Fascinosa departure_date: return_date: nights: 9 embarkation_port: Barcelona disembarkation_port: Taranto starting_price_usd: 1444.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T22:22:25Z --- # Mediterranean from Barcelona > Costa Cruises · Costa Fascinosa · May 29 – Jun 7   (9 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Costa Cruises | | **Ship** | Costa Fascinosa | | **Duration** | 9 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Barcelona | | **Disembarkation Port** | Taranto | | **Starting Price** | 1,444 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Barcelona **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place. In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years a... ### Day 2: Marseille, France **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM A pleasant thing to do is simply sit down at one of the cafes overlooking the port of Marseilles and, sipping a Pastis, observe the landscape and the people who inhabit it. Also called the Porpoise City, Marseille is France’s sunniest town, charming with its gullies where you can swim, its history and culture and restaurants with cosmopolitan cuisine. You cannot leave without having first toured on the “Cours Julien”, the street for shopping. The port of Marseille is perhaps a typical tou... ### Day 3: Savona, Italy **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:30 PM Above the port of Savona, the Priamar Fortress greets every departure and arrival of the Costa ships sailing in the Mediterranean. Genoa and its aquarium are nearby. The port of Savona, which you can explore during your cruise in Italy, is one of the prettiest of the Italian Riviera. The lovely climate, summers that are never to hot, mild winters and the exceptional beauty of the sea near the town makes Savona an excellent base to set out to explore Liguria. Savona is notable for the Priamar Fo... ### Day 4: Civitavecchia, Italy **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:30 PM From the ancient port of Civitavecchia you will land in the heart of the Roman and Etruscan civilisations; the old town is also a fabulous mediaeval village. Civitavecchia of today is the result of a thousand-year long process of civilisation and urbanisation in the Lazio region. In the area, close to where this city is located (and just 70 km from Rome), there are important historical elements that, over the centuries, have overlapped and accumulated to confirm the presence and evolution of o... ### Day 5: Naples **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Naples is the heart of the Mediterranean. A unrivalled city where everything becomes a pleasant experience. The port of Naples is located right in the heart of the city and you can easily reach the city centre on foot. One of Italy’s symbolic cities: a cruise to Naples will immerse you in a universe of flavours and traditions that have developed during a history of almost 3,000 years. A shore excursion around Naples is like a visit to an open-air museum watched over by the majestic slopes of ... ### Day 6: Palermo (Sicily) **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Strategically placed between Europe and Africa, the island of Sicily has for centuries been a focus of military and commercial activity. And the city of Palermo is still today a fascinating centre of culture and enterprise. According to historical research, the prehistoric inhabitants of Palermo, once named Panormus because of its deep bay and anchorage, lived in caves and shelters around the 660-metre high Mount Pellegrino, which dominates the city's skyline. The city has been ruled by all t... ### Day 7: La Goulette **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 8: Valletta **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM The port of Valletta is Malta's heart. It was here that the Knights of the Order left for the Crusades from here and devoted themselves to caring for the wounded. In the Mediterranean, the port of Valletta has an important history and a strategic location. Its entrance, located between St Fort and the Sant’Angelo and Ricasoli Forts, transports you instantly into chivalrous past of the island. During your stop in Valletta you will be able to walk the streets with the colourful and decorated fa... ### Day 9: Catania, Sicily, Italy **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Costa Cruises stops in Catania on the Mediterranean cruise. This Sicilian city, proud of its ancient history, is a port that should not be missed. The stop in Catania will offer you both cultural visits, which are some of the most beautiful in Italy, and shore excursions full of wonderful surprises. Dynamic and full of energy, it will surprises with the richness of its old town and the unique sight of the lava layers on the slopes of Mount Etna. Catania, like Sicily, is rich in monuments, ancie... ### Day 10: Taranto **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $1,444 | | Ocean View | $1,644 | | Balcony | $1,684 | | Suite | $2,614 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Interior** (Code: I3) — From $1,780 Interior **Interior** (Code: I1) — From $1,780 Interior **Premium Inside** (Code: IP) Premium Inside **Single Interior** (Code: CI) Interior **Inside Guarantee** (Code: IV) Inside Guarantee **Interior Group ( I3 + I4 )** (Code: IN2) Interior **Interior** (Code: I2) Interior **Classic Inside** (Code: IC) Classic Inside **Interior Group ( I1 + I2 )** (Code: IN1) Interior **Interior** (Code: I4) — From $1,780 Interior ### Outside Cabins **Oceanview Group ( E1 + E2 )** (Code: ET1) Oceanview **Single Oceanview** (Code: CE) Single Oceanview **Oceanview** (Code: E1) — From $1,780 Oceanview **Classic Ocean View** (Code: EC) Classic Ocean View **Outside Guarantee** (Code: EV) Outside Guarantee **Premium Ocean View** (Code: EP) Premium Ocean View **Oceanview** (Code: E2) — From $1,780 Oceanview ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony Group** (Code: BA2) Balcony **Premium Ocean View Balcony** (Code: BP) Premium Ocean View Balcony **Balcony Guarantee** (Code: BV) Balcony Guarantee **Balcony** (Code: B2) — From $1,780 Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B3) — From $1,780 Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B1) Balcony **Classic Ocean View Balcony** (Code: BC) Classic Ocean View Balcony **Balcony Group** (Code: BA1) Balcony ### Suite Cabins **Grand Suite with Ocean View Balcony** (Code: GS) Grand Sutie with Ocean View Balcony **Mini Suite with Ocean View Balcony** (Code: MS) Mini Suite with Ocean View Balcony **Suite with Ocean View Balcony** (Code: S) — From $1,780 Suite with Ocean View Balcony ## Ship Information ### Costa Fascinosa A large ship just waiting to be experienced. Costa Fascinosa is the perfect venue for a laid-back holiday, full of fun. Features modern and multi-faceted artworks. With its 114,500 tonnes, it’s one of the largest Italian merchant marine ships. Born to pay homage to the theatre, its decks are named after famous people such as: Zhivago, Aida, Tosca. Architecturally, the heart of Costa Fascinosa is its huge atrium which opens with the central staircase on to nine decks, from 3 to 13 degrees; the area has large mirrors that enhance the visual effect, to be fully appreciated from the panoramic lifts. The Aqua Park with its pirate décor and fairy-tale castle is the perfect space for kids. Now take a look at the current position of Costa Fascinosa. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 3,800 | | Crew | 1,110 | | Gross Tonnage | 113,200.0 | | Length | 951.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 1,507 | ## Ports of Call ### Barcelona *Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015* Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place. In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Sp... ### Marseille, France *Coordinates: 43.2976, 5.38104* A pleasant thing to do is simply sit down at one of the cafes overlooking the port of Marseilles and, sipping a Pastis, observe the landscape and the people who inhabit it. Also called the Porpoise City, Marseille is France’s sunniest town, charming with its gullies where you can swim, its history and culture and restaurants with cosmopolitan cuisine. You cannot leave without having first toure... ### Savona, Italy *Coordinates: 44.2976, 8.4645* Above the port of Savona, the Priamar Fortress greets every departure and arrival of the Costa ships sailing in the Mediterranean. Genoa and its aquarium are nearby. The port of Savona, which you can explore during your cruise in Italy, is one of the prettiest of the Italian Riviera. The lovely climate, summers that are never to hot, mild winters and the exceptional beauty of the sea near the tow... ### Civitavecchia, Italy *Coordinates: 42.1062, 11.7757* From the ancient port of Civitavecchia you will land in the heart of the Roman and Etruscan civilisations; the old town is also a fabulous mediaeval village. Civitavecchia of today is the result of a thousand-year long process of civilisation and urbanisation in the Lazio region. In the area, close to where this city is located (and just 70 km from Rome), there are important historical elements ... ### Naples *Coordinates: 40.84, 14.2529* Naples is the heart of the Mediterranean. A unrivalled city where everything becomes a pleasant experience. The port of Naples is located right in the heart of the city and you can easily reach the city centre on foot. One of Italy’s symbolic cities: a cruise to Naples will immerse you in a universe of flavours and traditions that have developed during a history of almost 3,000 years. A shore e... ### Palermo (Sicily) *Coordinates: 38.1156, 13.3613* Strategically placed between Europe and Africa, the island of Sicily has for centuries been a focus of military and commercial activity. And the city of Palermo is still today a fascinating centre of culture and enterprise. According to historical research, the prehistoric inhabitants of Palermo, once named Panormus because of its deep bay and anchorage, lived in caves and shelters around the 6... ### La Goulette *Coordinates: 36.8181, 10.305* ### Valletta *Coordinates: 35.8922, 14.5128* The port of Valletta is Malta's heart. It was here that the Knights of the Order left for the Crusades from here and devoted themselves to caring for the wounded. In the Mediterranean, the port of Valletta has an important history and a strategic location. Its entrance, located between St Fort and the Sant’Angelo and Ricasoli Forts, transports you instantly into chivalrous past of the island. D... ### Catania, Sicily, Italy *Coordinates: 37.5025, 15.0878* Costa Cruises stops in Catania on the Mediterranean cruise. This Sicilian city, proud of its ancient history, is a port that should not be missed. The stop in Catania will offer you both cultural visits, which are some of the most beautiful in Italy, and shore excursions full of wonderful surprises. Dynamic and full of energy, it will surprises with the richness of its old town and the unique sig... ### Taranto *Coordinates: 40.4692, 17.24* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2201187 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2201187 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2201187.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2201187/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-fascinosa/other/61434.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 22:22:25 UTC