Costa Luminosa

Costa Luminosa

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Year of construction/Renovation
2009 / 2017
Tonnage
92,600 t.
Number of decks
12
Passengers
2826
Maximum speed
23 knots
Length
294 m.

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Costa Luminosa is no longer part of the Costa Cruises fleet. In 2022, the ship was transferred to Carnival Cruise Line and renamed Carnival Luminosa.

Costa Luminosa was put into service in 2009. As part of Costa Cruises, the ship sailed on routes in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and other regions.

In September 2022, the ship was transferred to Carnival Cruise Line, and in November 2022 it began carrying passengers as Carnival Luminosa.

The liner continues to operate for Carnival Cruise Line and sails on routes in different regions around the world.

Parameter Information
Former name Costa Luminosa
In the Costa fleet 2009–2022
Current name Carnival Luminosa
Company Carnival Cruise Line
Under the Carnival brand since 2022
Status In service
Status Former Costa Cruises liner

Description - Costa Luminosa

Costa Luminosa «Costa Shining» - a light liner! From transparent glass structures to countless sparkling Murano glass chandeliers, shimmering upholstery fabrics, and an unusual lighting setup in the theatre. All of this creates an amazing play of light! The art onboard Costa Luminosa is treated with special respect. Here you will find the most valuable sculpture by Fernando Botero «Woman Lying Down» 2004, as well as works by Mario Donizetti, one of the greatest modern symbolist artists, Silvano Giaradello, Elisa Rossi, Flavio Lucchini and others.

Multisensory virtual reality onboard Costa Luminosa suits every taste and for any age: from the exclusive PlayStation World area to golf simulators and a 4D cinema. On board Costa Luminosa, pleasure becomes the main goal of your vacation: from exquisite dishes in 4 restaurants to excellent well-being at Samsara SPA. 3 swimming pools, including one with a retractable roof, and a children’s pool, 4 jacuzzis. Enjoy your journey!

Family and youth vacation, vacation with children.

Onboard Programs - Costa Luminosa

Daily onboard activities, held on the ship, are published in a special informational mini-brochure that is delivered to your cabin in the evening before the following day. The ship entertainment programs are varied and periodically change depending on the ship’s itinerary and seasonality: karaoke, dance classes with trainers, special lectures on a variety of educational topics, jewelry and goods sales, and much more.

Dining - Costa Luminosa

Cruise fare includes meals on board with a rotational dinner system, i.e. dinners are served in 2 seatings - at 19:00 and 21:15, respectively. There are 4 restaurants on board in total:
1 main restaurant (included in the fare): The Taurus Albatros, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Also, the buffet restaurant Andromeda Buffet, operating on the “self-service / buffet” system.
Alternative restaurants (require additional table reservations - 25 euros per person, excluding the Samsara and Suite cabin categories - for these cabin categories table reservations are free): The Club Restaurant, Samsara Restaurant.
There are 11 bars on board, including the Cognac & Cigar Bar and the Coffee & Chocolat Bar.

Attention! The evening buffet operates until 17:30. The sandwich section operates from 17:00 to 18:00. Pizza at the buffet (for an additional fee of 4 euros) is available from 18:30 to 23:00. During the time when the buffet is closed, the coolers and coffee machines in the buffet also do not operate.

Entertainment - Costa Luminosa

On board Costa liners, you will find entertainment for the whole family. Gyms, pools, running tracks or sports courts will always give you the chance to work out. Themed parties, White Parties with cocktails by the pool and daily discos will keep the younger guests from getting bored. And every evening, professional theatrical shows will add to the cultural program of your vacation.

On board you will find:

  • Phoenix Theatre

  • Vega Casino

  • 4D cinema

  • 3 pools (including one with a roof and one for children)

  • 4 jacuzzis

  • golf simulator

  • Formula 1 simulator

  • fitness center

  • running track

  • roller-skating track

  • Samsara Spa (3,500 sq.m. with thalassotherapy, treatment rooms, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a solarium)

  • beauty salon

  • library

  • video games room

  • conference room

  • boutiques

  • sports facilities

  • chapel

  • Altair disco

  • Squok Club Kids’ Center

  • internet café

  • shopping gallery

Tips - Costa Luminosa

A service charge (tips) is applied on board every day and added to the cabin account, for all fares. Amount: 11 € per person per night from age 15; 5.50 € per child aged 4-14; children under 4 do not pay. On some ships and routes the amount is different (in US dollars), and Costa has announced new amounts for departures from 1 December 2026; your manager will confirm the exact amount for your cruise.

Drinks Packages - Costa Luminosa

FOR ADULTS (OVER 18 YEARS)
«Bottled Mineral Water Package» from 6 euros per person per day
. A pack of 13 bottles of mineral water (1 liter).

«Water, Coffee & Beer Package» from 10 euros per person per day
. The package includes 7 bottles of water (1 liter), 7 varieties of draught beer (0.4 l) and 14 varieties of coffee (regular or decaffeinated).

«Pranzo & Cena» from 20 euros per person per day
- a drinks package at a reasonable price for those who want to spend time with a glass of good wine or a refreshing beer. You can enjoy an unlimited selection of wines, beers and soft drinks by the glass during every lunch and dinner.

«Brindiamo» - from 30 euros per person per day
(from 18 years old) for those of you who love to relax with your favorite drink throughout the day. Coffee and cappuccino, soft drinks and refreshing beer, popular aperitifs and a great choice of wines and alcoholic beverages.
Does not include premium brands and items from the minibar in your cabin.

«Russian Drink Package» from 32 euros per person per day
Includes 7 bottles of wine + 20 mixed alcoholic drinks (gin, vodka, rum or whiskey)

«Più Gusto» from 35 euros per person per day
. If you love cocktails, then this package is just for you. In addition to soft drinks, wine, beer and coffee, «More Taste» offers a selection of 34 types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, mixed and frozen drinks for a small extra charge.
Does not include premium brands and items from the minibar in your cabin.

«Intenditore» from 48 euros per person per day
. Includes an unlimited quantity of drinks served in restaurants, bars and from the minibar in your cabin. Premium brands, premium liqueurs and champagne by the glass for true connoisseurs. All drinks up to 9 euros from our bar menu, served in glasses.

FOR CHILDREN (4–17 YEARS)
Kids and Teens "Pranzo & Cena" from 10 euros per person per day
Even the smallest guests can enjoy a wide choice of drinks, the most popular among teenagers, and mineral water from a glass at a very affordable price during all meals in the restaurant and at the buffet.

Kids and Teens «Connoisseur» from 19 euros per person per day
Even the smallest guests can enjoy a wide choice of drinks that can be enjoyed throughout the day. Some of the most popular non-alcoholic drinks, smoothies and delicious hot chocolate are perfect after a tournament or an afternoon snack.


The listed prices include 15% service charge. Prices may vary slightly depending on the season and the ship.

Kids Clubs - Costa Luminosa

On board Costa Cruises liners, professional animators organize the work of 4 different clubs for children of different ages. Kids’ participation in CHILDREN’S CLUBS IS FREE OF CHARGE! Children must be registered for a club on the first day of the cruise.

Mini Club (from 3 to 6 years) and Maxi Club (from 7 to 11 years) have their own playgrounds and their own pools on some ships. The clubs operate in the morning, after lunch, and in the evenings. On request, the service “Parents on Excursions, Children in the Club” is available.

Teen Programs (from 12 to 14 years) and Youth (from 15 to 17 years) clubs help you find new friends during the holidays.

Clubs operate on a schedule from 9:00 to 12:00, from 15:00 to 18:00, and from 21:00 to 23:30.

For infants (from 6 months to 2 years), visiting the children’s room is allowed with mandatory adult supervision. Multi-deck liners are ideal for parents with infants and toddlers in strollers, who can set off on a cruise from 6 months. The ships are equipped with spacious elevators and cabins, wide outdoor decks, open walkways, and corridors. On request, the following are available:
- cots and cribs, baby bathtubs, the option to prepare baby food in the cabin, children’s high chairs in restaurants, bottle warmers, the option to order the preparation of food for your child in the restaurant. You can also order private nanny services for an additional fee.

The cost of the cruise includes - Costa Luminosa

Cabin services of all categories:

For guests of all Classic cabin categories:

Accommodation in a cabin of the selected category (TV, telephone, shower / bath, hairdryer, air conditioning).
Meals on the “All inclusive, excluding drinks” system. A set rotation dinner schedule is used on board.
Entertainment programs (evening shows, night clubs, live music, etc.).
Children’s participation in Children’s Clubs.
Fitness center, sports court, running track, swimming pools and jacuzzis.

For guests of all Premium cabin categories (in addition to all the services listed above):

Best location of the cabin on the liner.
Option to choose the dinner sitting time.
Continental breakfast delivered to the cabin.
Food delivery to the cabin 24 hours a day.
10% discount for a future cruise when booking a Premium cabin (valid for 2 years). Not applicable to World cruises.

For guests of all Samsara cabin categories (in addition to all the services listed above):

Direct access to the Spa Salon.
Unlimited access to the Spa salon (public use areas).

For all guests of Suite cabin categories (in addition to all the services listed above for the Premium category):

Priority boarding on the liner.
Personal butler.
Fresh fruits in the cabin every day.
1 bottle of champagne and canapés.
Pillow menu.
Invitations to an exclusive cocktail with the captain.

What is included in the cruise:
- Accommodation in a cabin of the selected category;
- Meals on board, starting with dinner on the first day of the cruise and ending with breakfast on the last day (daily: breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon and midnight buffets), water, tea and coffee from vending machines around the clock in the buffet area;
- Entertainment on board;
- Pools, jacuzzis by the pools, self-use of exercise machines in the fitness rooms, sports grounds;
- Clubs for children and teens;
- Transportation of luggage in the ports at the start and end of the cruise;
- Use of lifeboats for embarkation and disembarkation in ports where the liner does not dock at the pier;
- Port charges and taxes.

Additional charges:
- Tips for the liner staff for service on board (included in the bill and paid at the end of the cruise);
- Casino, telephone, internet, video games;
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in bars and main restaurants;
- Karaoke;
- Golf - stimulator;
- Table reservations in alternative restaurants;
- Services of photographers and instructors in the fitness room (gym equipment setup, individual programs, aerobics, yoga);
- Mini-bar in the cabin;
- Individual use services on board: laundry, ironing, mail, medical center, hair salons, exclusive solarium, beauty salon (sauna, Turkish bath, massage).

Additional charge applies - Costa Luminosa

  • Staff gratuities.

  • Casino, phone, internet, video games.

  • Alcoholic and some non-alcoholic beverages.

  • Table bookings in alternative restaurants.

  • Processing of entry visas along the itinerary.

  • Medical insurance.

  • Trip cancellation insurance (optional).

  • Airfare and transfers.

  • Excursions in port stops.

  • Mini-bar in the cabin.

  • Individually used onboard services (SPA salon, beauty salon, laundry).

A service charge (tips) is applied on board every day and added to the cabin account, for all fares. Amount: 11 € per person per night from age 15; 5.50 € per child aged 4-14; children under 4 do not pay. On some ships and routes the amount is different (in US dollars), and Costa has announced new amounts for departures from 1 December 2026; your manager will confirm the exact amount for your cruise.

This ship has been retired from service

Deck plans

Choose a deck to see its plan and the cabin categories on it. The colour of a badge in the list matches the colour of those cabins on the plan.

Deck plan 12 · Pietra Di Luna
Deck 12 · Pietra Di Luna

Cabin categories on deck 12 · Pietra Di Luna

This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.

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