Sea Destinations by Costa: 15 spectacular maritime experiences between sky, sea and emotions

What if the best part of cruising didn’t happen on land? With its Sea Destinations, Costa is inventing a new luxury: stopping off at sea to better live the moment. Visual, sensory, artistic or meditative experiences, accessible only from the ship. Between sky, sea and imagination…

🇮🇹🇬🇷🇹🇷 EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Sunset Infinity – Santorini, Greece

The ship positions itself for the best view. The sky is ablaze. Guitar notes gently rise. Glasses toast, eyes lose themselves in the orange. It’s Santorini without the tourists, just for you.Summer Carnival – Venice, Italy

The ship approaches Venice like a stage. Costumed performers parade on deck, masks, fans, suspended dances. A violin blows, the sun descends on the lagoon. Golden reflections dance on the water. It’s a floating Venetian ball, light and graceful.

Abisso – Calypso trench, Mediterranean Sea

Above the deepest point of the Mediterranean, the ship becomes a theater. Deep sounds, liquid lights, strange apparitions. Imaginary abyssal creatures populate the space. The experience is enveloping, sensory, almost supernatural. A poetic plunge into an invisible world.

Sea of Stars – Ionian Sea, Italy

Without visual pollution, the sky becomes a cathedral. The crew distributes plaids. We lie down on deck, guided by an expert. The stars almost fall on us. We murmur, observe and marvel. A rare celestial communion.

Etna Skyline – Sicily, Italy

The volcano looms on the horizon. On deck, Sicilian wine, local cheeses and traditional tunes. The fire is in the background, the party in the foreground. Etna watches, majestic. The moment is volcanic, warm and alive.

Sea Celebration – Mykonos, Greece

On deck, a luminous DJ set, designer cocktails and dancing reflections on the water. Mykonos before Mykonos, floating version. The atmosphere is sunny, joyful and colorful. A gentle, refreshing, ideal party.

Dervish Experience – Dardanelles Strait, Turkey

Dervishes circle silently in the center of the bridge. A Sufi voice recites ancient verses. Europe and Asia frame the scene. The moment is sacred, slow, almost suspended. Emotion is everywhere.

🇫🇷🇮🇹🇪🇸 WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Sea of Stars – Balearic Sea,Spain

When all the lights go out, perfect darkness falls. An astronomer reveals the constellations. Not a sound, not a screen. We see the Milky Way for the first time, like a shining river. The experience is intimate, cosmic, universal.

Calanques Symphony – Calanques National Park, France

The ship comes to rest at dawn, facing the white cliffs of Cassis. The silence is total. A pianist plays live. The rosy light, the pine trees in the background, the pastries served on deck: everything evokes a rare interlude. The sea is as smooth as a lake, the moment suspended. A soothing, intimate Mediterranean France.

Capri Swing – Gulf of Naples, Italy

At breakfast time, Costa pulls up in front of Faraglioni. Live jazz, citrus fruits and local pastries. The deck becomes a Neapolitan terrace, overlooking Capri. The majolica tiles around the musicians add a handcrafted touch. A gentle moment, bathed in Italian culture.

Jungle Party – Palma Bay, Spain

At dusk, the bridge is transformed into an urban jungle. Tribal drums, wild choreography, giant flippers. The experience is immersive, a cross between ethnic celebration and contemporary art. Inspired by Magaluf, this party is chic, masterful, magnified by the sea and the lights.

Sunset Party – Ibiza, Spain

The sea becomes a track. The sun slowly descends, a saxophonist plays live on an electro background. Cocktails flow. The atmosphere is that of a floating rooftop, between glamour, calm and golden light. Ibiza is experienced differently, without noise, without crowds, but with all its spirit.

Echoes of Cetaceans – Pelagos Sanctuary, France/Italy

At the heart of the protected area, the ship stops. Headphones on, passengers listen to the sounds of the sea. Dolphins and whales sometimes appear on the horizon. On deck, dancers and projections prolong the magic. A poetic and committed ritual, respectful of all living things.

🇳🇴🇪🇺 NORTHERN EUROPE

Seven Sisters – Geirangerfjord, Norway

The fjord reveals itself. Seven waterfalls tumble slowly down the walls. The ship glides between the stone giants. A saxophonist plays softly, hot drinks are served. We wrap ourselves in a blanket, fascinated.

Friluftsliv Meditation – Norwegian Sea, Norway

Sitting in silence, the passengers meditate. The air is fresh and pure. The guide blows instructions. We breathe with the sea. The Norwegian spirit becomes real, between nature, calm and awareness.

Sea of Stars – Baltic Sea

The sea freezes. The darkness is complete. An astronomer reveals the constellations, the stories. We watch the sky together. No photos, no noise. A night out of time.

Each Sea Destination is conceived as a living work of art.
Between light, music, art and spirituality, Costa invents a new luxury: the moment that leaves a mark.
A slow, emotional luxury that leaves a deeper mark than a simple landscape.

Find out more about Costa and the Seas destination cruises here