Costa Fascinosa Grand Europe

The 7-night Costa Fascinosa Europe Cruise by Costa Cruises is a Mediterranean journey departing from Catania and visiting charming ports across Italy, Greece, and Malta, including Taranto, Argostoli, Mykonos, Athens, and Valletta. Combining ancient history, picturesque islands, lively nightlife, and a relaxing sea day, the itinerary offers a balanced Mediterranean escape before returning to Catania aboard the elegant Costa Fascinosa.

• Accommodation in your selected cabin
• Main dining meals, buffet meals, and snacks
• Water, tea, coffee, and some juices in buffet areas
• Access to pools, gym, theater shows, and onboard entertainment
• Port taxes and luggage handling at embarkation/disembarkation
• Most onboard activities and facilities

• Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and specialty coffees (unless beverage package included)
• Shore excursions and guided tours
• Wi-Fi/internet packages
• Spa, salon, laundry, casino, and shopping expenses
• Specialty restaurants and premium dining
• Travel insurance, flights, and transfers
• Personal expenses and optional gratuities/service charges on some fares

• During your cruise, you have the flexibility to explore the places you visit on your own or book an excursion through the Cruise Line.
• Please note that booking excursions will incur an additional charge.

Day 1: Catania| Depart 05:00 PM

Day 2: Taranto| 09:00 AM To 05:00 PM

Day 3: ARGOSTOLI-KEFALLINIA| 09:00 AM To 04:00 PM

Day 4: Mykonos| 12:00 PM To 10:30 PM

Day 5: ATHENS (PIREO)| 06:00 AM To 08:00 PM

Day 6: Day At Sea

Day 7: MALTA LA VALLETTA| 09:00 AM To 07:00 PM

Day 8: Catania| Arrive 07:00 AM

 Pregnancy Policy

Pregnant women are allowed to sail only if pregnant for 24 completed weeks or less on the date of cruise disembarkation. ALL PREGNANT WOMEN MUST PROVIDE TO CCL AT EMBARKATION A PHYSICIAN’S LETTER stating the estimated date of delivery and that the mother and baby are in good health and fit to travel and the pregnancy is not at risk. 

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Infants must be at least six (6) months of age at the time of embarkation to sail. Infants must be at least 12 months of age at the time of embarkation to sail on transatlantic cruises, World Cruises, cruises of 15 days or longer duration, and any other itinerary which may in the opinion of Costa Cruises present serious risk to infants in need of emergency medical care.

Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. On certain departures, guests 21-24 years old must have one person at least 25 years old in the same cabin, who shall be responsible for the under age 25 years old guest(s). Guests who are responsible for the supervision of underage guests shall ensure that they do not purchase, possess or consume alcoholic beverages or violate any other shipboard regulation. The minimum drinking age onboard is 21 years old for cruises departing from U.S. ports and 18 years old for cruises departing from non-U.S. ports. Guests under the age of 18 may not play at the casino or use any spa facilities and must be accompanied by a person over 18 on shore excursions. The guest’s age on the date of sailing determines their status for the entire cruise.

The Squok Club is designed with vibrant colors and furnishings, the latest video games, Xbox One stations, as well as Spin Master, Meccano, Spy Gear secret agent’s equipment and the Aquadoodle magic mat. Examples of activities offered for children include treasure hunts, sports competitions, dance and karaoke contests, costume parades and theme parties. Activities for teenagers include dance and music classes, sports competitions, pool parties with a midnight dip, games at the disco and theme dinners. The schedule at the Squok Club may be subject to change and all activities are published in Diario di Bordo and delivered to the cabin each day.

The Squok Club is divided by age groups, and are open from 9:00am – 12:00am:

    - Mini from 3-6 years

    - Maxi from 7-11 years

    - Teen Junior from 12-14 years

    - Teen from 15-17 years

Costa ships are designed to accommodate children in strollers: elevators and spacious cabins, large decks and walkways. Children under three (3) years have priority boarding and can use the games room of the Squok Club (outside the busiest times and must be accompanied by an adult); but they cannot participate in the activities for children over three years old. Children who turn three during the cruise can access the Squok Club as soon as they embark.

For parents who want to participate in excursions while leaving their children on board, they need only notify the Squok Club 24 hours beforehand, so that they can accompany their children 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Smoking Policy

Smoking cigarettes, cigars and pipes is permitted only in certain areas of the ships including cigar lounges, designated outdoor smoking areas and outside on private balconies. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the cabins. To avoid the risk of fire, cigarettes must be extinguished and left in the ashtrays provided.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation By Guest

All Programs (Excluding World Cruises and Asia)

Days before the departure Cruise Only / Cruise plus Drinks        Promo    Last Minute

Until 90 days         $50 USD 50%        100%

89 - 60 days           $250 USD               50%

59 - 30 days           50%        50%

29 - 15 days           75%        75%

14 - 0 days             100%      100%

World Cruise and Asia (Serena)

Days before the departure Cruise Only / Cruise plus Drinks

Until 90 days         15%

89 - 60 days           25%

59 - 30 days           50%

29 - 15 days           75%

14 - 0 days             100%

* WC and Asia – Restricted Fares (Promo and Last Minute)  

If you have purchased a specially priced promotion where the deposit is 100% non-refundable from the point of payment, you are not entitled to any refund, payment, compensation, or credit whatsoever of your deposit under any circumstance if you cancel your bookings.

• Tourists shall apply for a Schengen Visa.
• All the Visas have to be valid at the time of sailing.
• Visa on hold status or expired will not be allowed to embark on the cruise.