--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 74369627-f065-4f6f-8708-2a1e55d00862 slug: 2344763 voyage_code: FS03260729 cruise_line: Costa Cruises ship: Costa Fascinosa departure_date: return_date: nights: 3 embarkation_port: Athens (Piraeus), Greece disembarkation_port: Catania, Sicily, Italy starting_price_usd: 838.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-18T13:03:30Z --- # Greece, Malta, Italy > Costa Cruises · Costa Fascinosa · Jul 29 – Aug 1   (3 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Costa Cruises | | **Ship** | Costa Fascinosa | | **Duration** | 3 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | | **Disembarkation Port** | Catania, Sicily, Italy | | **Starting Price** | 838 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | FS03260729 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Athens (Piraeus), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM The cradle of Greek culture, Athens welcomes us to its port of Piraeus, watching us from above the wonderful Acropolis. Piraeus is the port of Athens, the largest in Europe, allowing you to visit the city, a place of dreams. A place of emigration, it has inspired numerous songs. Most ships will be making a stop in Athens before resuming the Mediterranean route or returning to the Atlantic. Take the time to visit the Acropolis and maybe the museum located at its base. Before flying out, enjoy th... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: La valletta **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 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 3: Sicily, Italy **Arrives:** 11:30 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island, is just off the "toe" of Italy's "boot." Its rich history is reflected in sites like the Valley of the Temples, the well-preserved ruins of 7 monumental, Doric-style Greek temples, and in the Byzantine mosaics at the Cappella Palatina, a former royal chapel in capital city Palermo. On Sicily’s eastern edge is Mount Etna, one of Europe’s highest active volcanoes. ### Day 4: Sicily, Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:30 AM Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island, is just off the "toe" of Italy's "boot." Its rich history is reflected in sites like the Valley of the Temples, the well-preserved ruins of 7 monumental, Doric-style Greek temples, and in the Byzantine mosaics at the Cappella Palatina, a former royal chapel in capital city Palermo. On Sicily’s eastern edge is Mount Etna, one of Europe’s highest active volcanoes. ### Day 4: Catania, Sicily, Italy **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $838 | | Balcony | $1,038 | | Suite | $1,273 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Interior** (Code: I3) — From $1,180 Interior **Interior** (Code: I1) — From $1,180 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 $1,180 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) — From $1,370 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 ### Athens (Piraeus), Greece *Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166* The cradle of Greek culture, Athens welcomes us to its port of Piraeus, watching us from above the wonderful Acropolis. Piraeus is the port of Athens, the largest in Europe, allowing you to visit the city, a place of dreams. A place of emigration, it has inspired numerous songs. Most ships will be making a stop in Athens before resuming the Mediterranean route or returning to the Atlantic. Take t... ### 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... ### Sicily, Italy *Coordinates: 37.3979, 14.6588* Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island, is just off the "toe" of Italy's "boot." Its rich history is reflected in sites like the Valley of the Temples, the well-preserved ruins of 7 monumental, Doric-style Greek temples, and in the Byzantine mosaics at the Cappella Palatina, a former royal chapel in capital city Palermo. On Sicily’s eastern edge is Mount Etna, one of Europe’s highest active volc... ### 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... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2344763 - **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/2344763 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2344763.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2344763/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-fascinosa/other/61434.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-18 13:03:30 UTC