Do Costa Cruises ships stop in Gibraltar?
Short answer
Yes. Costa Cruises, the Italian cruise line owned by Carnival Corporation, has several ships due in Gibraltar in 2026 and 2027, and every upcoming call is listed on this page from the Port of Gibraltar schedule.
Costa Cruises ships due in Gibraltar
Costa Fascinosa — next call Wednesday 18 November 2026, 3 calls scheduled
Costa Diadema — next call Friday 8 October 2027, 3 calls scheduled
Costa Favolosa — next call Tuesday 16 November 2027, 1 call scheduled
Costa Serena — next call Friday 19 November 2027, 1 call scheduled
From the Port of Gibraltar schedule, last checked 6 November 2026.
Detailed answer
Costa Cruises is an Italian cruise line based in Genoa. Its roots go back to a Genoese trading business founded in 1854, it began passenger shipping in 1948, and it has been wholly owned by Carnival Corporation & plc since 2000. Its ships sail under the Italian flag and its main market is European. After Costa Fortuna left the fleet in September 2026, Costa operates eight ships, sailing in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, South America and the Middle East.
Which of its ships call at Gibraltar?
In the Port of Gibraltar schedule checked on Thursday 15 October 2026, four Costa ships are due: Costa Fascinosa, Costa Diadema, Costa Favolosa and Costa Serena, with nine calls between Sunday 8 November 2026 and Friday 19 November 2027. Costa Fascinosa calls three times in November 2026, each with about 3,008 passengers, mainly Italian. Costa Diadema stays from 07:00 to 20:00 on Friday 8 October 2027. The list on this page updates as the schedule changes.
What should Costa Cruises passengers know about Gibraltar?
Ships berth at the Gibraltar Cruise Terminal on the North Mole, about a 15-minute walk from Casemates Square and Main Street. English is the official language, and Gibraltar is on the same time as Spain and Italy. The currency is the pound sterling; euros are widely accepted in shops but often at a less favourable rate, and cards are widely accepted. With the cable car closed for a rebuild, the Upper Rock with its macaques, St Michael's Cave and the Great Siege Tunnels is reached by taxi tour, minibus tour or on foot.