--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: a690f3cd-3d14-40a4-9814-50f865cf6e87 slug: 2310230 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Costa Cruises ship: Costa Serena departure_date: return_date: nights: 8 embarkation_port: Taranto disembarkation_port: Marseille, France starting_price_usd: 1330.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T06:03:36Z --- # Western Mediterranean from Taranto > Costa Cruises · Costa Serena · Sep 12 – 20, 2027   (8 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Costa Cruises | | **Ship** | Costa Serena | | **Duration** | 8 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Taranto | | **Disembarkation Port** | Marseille, France | | **Starting Price** | 1,330 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Taranto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Valletta **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 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 faca... ### Day 4: Catania, Sicily, Italy **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 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 5: Naples **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 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 Ve... ### Day 6: 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 7: Ajaccio **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 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 routes... ### Day 8: 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 9: Marseille, France **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 tourist d... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $1,330 | | Ocean View | $1,580 | | Balcony | $1,790 | | Suite | $1,970 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Premium Inside Stateroom** (Code: IP) Premium Inside Stateroom **Interior Group ( I3 + I4 )** (Code: IN2) Interior **Interior** (Code: I1) — From $2,050 Interior **Single Inside** (Code: CI) Interior **Interior Group ( I1 + I2 )** (Code: IN1) Interior **Interior** (Code: I3) — From $2,050 Interior **Classic Inside Stateroom** (Code: IC) Classic Inside Stateroom **Inside Guarantee** (Code: IV) Inside Guarantee **Interior** (Code: I4) — From $2,050 Interior **Interior** (Code: I2) — From $2,050 Interior ### Outside Cabins **Classic Outside with Window** (Code: EC) Classic Outside with Window **Oceanview** (Code: E2) — From $2,050 Oceanview **Premium Outside with Window** (Code: EP) Premium Outside with Window **Oceanview Group ( E1 + E2 )** (Code: ET1) Oceanview **Single Oceanview** (Code: CE) Oceanview **Outside Guarantee** (Code: EV) Outside Guarantee **Oceanview** (Code: E1) — From $2,050 Oceanview ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony** (Code: B1) — From $2,050 Balcony **Classic Outside with Balcony** (Code: BC) Classic Outside with Balcony **Balcony Group** (Code: BA1) Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B2) — From $2,050 Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B3) — From $2,050 Balcony **Premium Outside with Balcony** (Code: BP) Premium Outside with Balcony **Balcony Guarantee** (Code: BV) Balcony Guarantee **Balcony Group** (Code: BA2) Balcony ### Suite Cabins **Suite with Balcony** (Code: S) — From $2,050 Suites feature two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), Large sitting area, Balcony,a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box **Grand Suite** (Code: GS) Grand Suite **Mini Suite with Balcony** (Code: MS) — From $2,050 Mini-Suites feature two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), Large sitting area, Balcony,a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box ## Ship Information ### Costa Serena Let yourself be seduced by the unique elegance and enticing atmosphere of the goddess of the sea: Costa Serena is a ship inspired by classical legends. Jupiter, Apollo, Bacchus, Clio... all the divinities of the ancient world will captivate you with their singular charm and golden aura in every area of the ship. A ship inspired by fun, well-being and relaxation: bars and restaurants, spacious, panoramic decks, swimming pools covered by a sliding glass roof, virtual reality and sports areas in which to challenge your friends as you sail the ocean waves. 6,000 square metres of space devoted to well-being and arranged across two floors, one measuring 2,100 square metres, entirely given over to the Samsara Spa, one of the largest spas currently in existence on a cruise ship. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 3,780 | | Crew | 1,100 | | Gross Tonnage | 114,147.0 | | Length | 948.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 1,504 | ## Ports of Call ### Taranto *Coordinates: 40.4692, 17.24* ### 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. Dur... ### 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... ### 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 exc... ### 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 th... ### 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. 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