When it comes to cruising in Europe, Costa Cruise line leads the pack. Although Costa Cruise ships can be seen in many ports throughout the world, Europe is its specialty. And it does Europe very well. Costa Cruise itineraries include the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, the United Arab Emirates, the Far East and the Indian Ocean. Spanning the globe, it takes cruising “Italian Style” to a level that is approachable, fun, bright and modern and is adored by many travellers.

Onboard activities are excellent, making Costa Cruise line and excellent choice for families. From Italian language classes to cooking classes – kids will have a blast (and so will Mom and Dad)! Programs for children of all ages are available onboard and they offer a babysitting service for those evenings when you might want dinner-for-two. And if you’re just starting your life together, imagine exchanging your vows on a Costa Cruise? Honeymoon, anniversary and wedding packages are available.

The captivating charm of Europe is easily found on a Costa Cruise. Imagine exploring the Hermitage of St Petersburg, a city founded by Tsar Peter the Great in the early 18th Century or being wowed by the 'white nights', when the sun never sets, in Estonia’s capital city of Tallinn.

So, you’re going on a Northern European cruise and you want a sneak peak of Kiel, Germany, your first port of call? No problem, Costa Cruise line has web cams, which are accessible from their website (on both aft and bow) on most of its ships.