--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: bcc48696-a2d5-4007-aa16-df1c36b647e5 slug: 2255286 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Costa Cruises ship: Costa Fascinosa departure_date: return_date: nights: 11 embarkation_port: La valletta disembarkation_port: La valletta starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T23:21:11Z --- # Mediterranean from La Valletta > Costa Cruises · Costa Fascinosa · Sep 14 – 25   (11 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Costa Cruises | | **Ship** | Costa Fascinosa | | **Duration** | 11 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | La valletta | | **Disembarkation Port** | La valletta | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: La valletta **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM The Mediterranean island of Malta, situated between the North African coast and Sicily, is a land of history and mystique. The ancient Greeks claimed the island had divine origins and was the province of the Calypso nymph who lived on nearby Gozo. In Homer's Odyssey, Ulysses landed on the island during his epic journey to Ithaca. In the Middle Ages, the Crusaders partially fortified the island during their expeditions to the Holy Land, giving rise to the powerful Maltese Knights of St John. ### Day 2: La Goulette **Arrives:** 12:01 PM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM ### Day 3: Palermo (Sicily) **Arrives:** 09:00 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: Ajaccio **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:30 PM The French island of Corsica, with a rich and sometimes turbulent history, is a land of enchanting landscapes and stunning beauty. A mild climate, with temperatures averaging 20°C, plus more than 2,700 hours of sunshine per year and an excellent cuisine, combine to make Corsica an increasingly popular tourist destination. Perhaps because of its harsh aspect, Corsica did not attract the attentions of some of the Mediterranean's ancient powers. Its location was removed from the route... ### Day 7: 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 8: 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 9: Barcelona **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:30 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 10: Palma de Mallorca **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Mallorca is the largest and most visited island in the Baleares. It accounts for a little less than half a million inhabitants in a surface of 3,660 square kilometres. The island is approximately 100 km wide from east to west and at least 75 km from north to south. The climate is mild in the winter and pleasantly hot in the summer, mitigated by a wind coming from the Sierra del Norte Mountains, with peaks up to 1,445 metres. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: La valletta **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Mediterranean island of Malta, situated between the North African coast and Sicily, is a land of history and mystique. The ancient Greeks claimed the island had divine origins and was the province of the Calypso nymph who lived on nearby Gozo. In Homer's Odyssey, Ulysses landed on the island during his epic journey to Ithaca. In the Middle Ages, the Crusaders partially fortified the island during their expeditions to the Holy Land, giving rise to the powerful Maltese Knights of St John. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Interior** (Code: I3) Interior **Interior** (Code: I1) 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) Interior ### Outside Cabins **Oceanview Group ( E1 + E2 )** (Code: ET1) Oceanview **Single Oceanview** (Code: CE) Single Oceanview **Oceanview** (Code: E1) 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) 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) Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B3) 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) 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 ### La valletta *Coordinates: 35.8922, 14.5128* The Mediterranean island of Malta, situated between the North African coast and Sicily, is a land of history and mystique. The ancient Greeks claimed the island had divine origins and was the province of the Calypso nymph who lived on nearby Gozo. In Homer's Odyssey, Ulysses landed on the island during his epic journey to Ithaca. In the Middle Ages, the Crusaders partially fortified the island dur... ### La Goulette *Coordinates: 36.8181, 10.305* ### 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... ### 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... ### 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 ... ### Ajaccio *Coordinates: 41.9186, 8.73688* The French island of Corsica, with a rich and sometimes turbulent history, is a land of enchanting landscapes and stunning beauty. A mild climate, with temperatures averaging 20°C, plus more than 2,700 hours of sunshine per year and an excellent cuisine, combine to make Corsica an increasingly popular tourist destination. Perhaps because of its harsh aspect, Corsica did not attract t... ### 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... ### 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... ### 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... ### Palma de Mallorca *Coordinates: 39.5695, 2.65002* Mallorca is the largest and most visited island in the Baleares. It accounts for a little less than half a million inhabitants in a surface of 3,660 square kilometres. The island is approximately 100 km wide from east to west and at least 75 km from north to south. The climate is mild in the winter and pleasantly hot in the summer, mitigated by a wind coming from the Sierra del Norte Mountains, wi... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2255286 - **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/2255286 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2255286.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2255286/ - **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 23:21:11 UTC