Asia, the Caribbean, the Canaries, the gulfs of Italy… Where to cruise this winter?

In winter, cruises offer a timeless interlude, an escape to the sun as Europe cools down. For the 2025-2026 season, some companies are offering enriched and daring programs with exclusive new itineraries in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Canaries, Asia and even around the world! Cultural stopovers, gastronomic discoveries, sublime landscapes and nights at sea under a constellated sky make up this winter season placed under the sign of escape. In this article, we have chosen to describe the best cruises offered by Costa.

The Andalusian and North African Mediterranean

A 12-day itinerary departing from Savona offers a unique immersion between Andalusia, Morocco and Tunisia. After Savona and Marseille, the cruise stops in Barcelona, Alicante and Malaga, where Moorish history meets vibrant Andalusian energy. Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar leads to Tangier, with its white streets, Kasbah and Cape Spartel promontory. In Tunis, travelers discover the ruins of Carthage, the bustling souks and the scents of the Medina. The return journey includes Palermo, Rome and sometimes Naples, for a complete exploration of the western Mediterranean.

The Gulfs of Italy

On offer until December 2025, this 7-day itinerary will captivate you with its intensity and authenticity. Departing from Savona, it takes in Marseille, Barcelona, Naples, Civitavecchia and La Spezia. This last port opens onto the listed villages of Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets, one of Italy’s most photogenic seascapes. Passengers enjoy a night stopover at sea, perfect for admiring the exceptionally intense starry skies. An ideal winter interlude for those seeking culture, gastronomy and the mild Mediterranean climate without having to go far.

The Caribbean in Technicolor

The Caribbean remains the key winter destination. From December 2025, Costa Fascinosa and Costa Pacifica will offer five one-week itineraries departing fromPointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Santo Domingo or La Romana. Festive ports of call and turquoise beaches punctuate these cruises: Tortola, Saint Lucia, Saint John, Catalina, Philipsburg and Basseterre. Christmas and New Year are celebrated to Caribbean rhythms, with colorful markets, crystal-clear waters and musical evenings. These itineraries, which can be combined with one another, offer unprecedented diversity and seduce with their tropical atmosphere.

Exclusive to the Canaries

From Las Palmas or Tenerife, the Costa Fortuna offers 7-day cruises in a flight + cruise formula. Ports of call include Madeira, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Gomera and Gran Canaria. Some dates add Morocco, with Marrakech or Agadir, offering an even greater change of scenery. This itinerary will appeal to those who want to enjoy a mild climate without leaving Europe. Passengers discover a spectacular variety of islands: volcanic landscapes, golden beaches, subtropical forests and local traditions. A perfect choice for combining nature, culture and winter sun.

Asia in depth

For travelers in search of the exotic, the Costa Serena offers two combinable 14-day itineraries, true invitations to explore Asia. The ship links Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Brunei. Between thousand-year-old temples, futuristic megacities and tropical beaches, this cruise combines contrasts and discoveries. Each port of call plunges you into fascinating cultures, between unchanging traditions and modernity. A rare and demanding voyage, perfect for those wishing to broaden their horizons in winter.

An exceptional world tour

For the most ambitious travelers, the Costa Deliziosa will set sail from Trieste on November 21, 2025 for a 142-day circumnavigation of the globe. The itinerary covers South America, Polynesia, Australia, Asia and the Indian Ocean. An extraordinary cruise, conceived as a planetary exploration. Passengers will experience a total adventure, discovering a variety of cultures, landscapes and traditions. This exceptional voyage, a true floating expedition, will be remembered as the experience of a lifetime!

All 2025-2026 winter cruises are now available for booking in travel agencies and on the Costa Croisières website.

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