Costa Mediterranea

Costa Mediterranea

Year of construction/Renovation
2003
Tonnage
85,619 t.
Number of decks
12
Passengers
2680
Maximum speed
24 knots
Length
293 m.

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Description - Costa Mediterranea

A fun, colorful and bright liner, Costa Mediterranea will impress you the moment you step into its atrium with glass elevators and sculptures of dancing women. And above you there’s a glass ceiling and a deep sky. Costa Mediterranea is the embodiment of Italian elegance, perfected down to the last centimeter.

Here you’ll find many works of art inspired by the style of noble Italian castles from the 16th and 17th centuries. A special impression will be left on you by the “Argentieri” restaurant with its balcony and 139 silver works of art. You can pamper your body and soul with the “Wellness Package” health services package, which includes accommodation in health cabins and suites, a special menu and exclusive health-strengthening procedures. Sports enthusiasts will be delighted by a first-class large gym on three decks with a sea view, as well as a multi-purpose sports area on the upper deck. The diner has 1057 cabins, including 40 cabins inside the Wellness Complex, 620 cabins with a private balcony, 56 suites with a private balcony and 4 suites inside the Wellness Complex.

Costa Mediterranea is no longer part of the Costa Cruises fleet. The ship was transferred to a Chinese cruise project and continues to operate for Adora Cruises under the name Adora Mediterranea.

Costa Mediterranea was built in 2003 and for many years operated as part of Costa Cruises.

Regular operation of the Costa Cruises ship ended in 2020.

During the pandemic, the liner was transferred to a Chinese cruise project created with the participation of Carnival Corporation and China State Shipbuilding Corporation.

After several years in layup, the ship underwent modernization. On 30 September 2023, the former Costa Mediterranea returned to passenger service for Adora Cruises.

The liner operates under the name Adora Mediterranea and offers cruises in the Asian market, including to ports in Japan and South Korea.

Parameter Information
Former name Costa Mediterranea
Costa service ceased 2020
Transferred to a new project 2021
Current name Adora Mediterranea
Company Adora Cruises
Return to passenger cruises September 30, 2023
Market China / East Asia
Status In operation
Status Former vessel of Costa Cruises

Family and youth vacations, holidays with children.

Programs on board - Costa Mediterranea

Daily port and onboard activities program, which is held on the liner, is published in a special informational mini-brochure that is delivered to the cabin in the evening prior to the next day. The entertainment programs on the liner are varied and periodically change depending on the liner’s itinerary and seasonality: karaoke, dance classes with trainers, special lectures on various educational topics, jewelry and goods sales, and much more.

Dining - Costa Mediterranea

The cruise price includes meals on board with a staggered dinner system, i.e. dinners take place in 2 seatings - at 19:00 and 21:15 respectively. There are 4 restaurants on board in total:
2 main restaurants (included in the price): Argentieri Restaurant, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. And also the buffet-style Perla del Lago Buffet Restaurant, operating on the “buffet” system.
Alternative restaurants (requiring additional table reservations - 25 euros per person): Club Medusa, Wellness Restaurant.
There are 12 bars on board, including Cognac & Cigar Bar and Wine Bar.

Attention! The evening buffet runs until 17:30. The sandwiches section runs 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 Mediterranea

On board Costa liners you will find entertainment for the whole family. Gyms, pools, running tracks or sports courts will always provide opportunities for exercise. Themed parties, White Parties with cocktails by the pool and daily discos will keep young people from getting bored. And every evening, professional theatrical shows will enrich your vacation’s cultural program.

On board you will find:

  • Osiris Theater

  • Canal Grande casino

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

  • 4 jacuzzis

  • water slide

  • Ischia Spa fitness center with treatment rooms, a sauna, a Turkish bath and a solarium.

  • running track

  • Venus Beauty beauty salon

  • library

  • virtual games room

  • conference room

  • boutiques

  • photo shop

  • chapel

  • Selva disco

  • Squok Club Kids’ Center

  • internet café

Gratuities - Costa Mediterranea

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.

Beverage Packages - Costa Mediterranea

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 litre).

«Water, Coffee & Beer Package» from 10 euros per person per day
. The package includes 7 bottles of water (1 litre), 7 types of draft beer (0.4 l) and 14 types 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 cool 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
(age 18+ years) for those of you who love relaxing with your favourite drink throughout the day. Coffee and cappuccino, soft drinks and refreshing beer, popular aperitifs and a wide selection of wines and alcoholic drinks.
Does not include premium brands and minibar items 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 whisky)

«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 choice of 34 types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, mixed and frozen drinks for a small additional charge.
Does not include premium brands and minibar items in your cabin.

«Intenditore» from 48 euros per person per day
. Includes unlimited quantities of drinks served in restaurants, bars and in your cabin’s minibar. 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 youngest guests can enjoy a wide selection 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 youngest guests can enjoy a wide selection of drinks they can have 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 Mediterranea

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

Mini Club (from 3 to 6 years old) and Maxi Club (from 7 to 11 years old) 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 old) and the Youth Club (from 15 to 17 years old) help young people make new friends during their holidays.

The clubs operate according to the schedule from 9:00 to 12:00, from 15:00 to 18:00, and from 21:00 to 23:30.

For babies (from 6 months to 2 years old), visiting the kids’ room is allowed with mandatory adult supervision. Multi-deck liners are ideal for parents with babies and toddlers in strollers, who can go on a cruise starting from 6 months. The ships are equipped with spacious elevators and cabins, wide outdoor decks, open walking paths and corridors. On request, the following are available:
- cots and cradles, baby bathtubs, the possibility to prepare baby food in the cabin, children’s highchairs in restaurants, bottle warmers, and the option to order the preparation of food for your child in the restaurant. Private nanny services can also be arranged for an additional fee.

The cost of the cruise includes - Costa Mediterranea

Onboard cabin services for all categories:

For guests of all Classic cabin categories:

Accommodation in a cabin of the chosen category (TV, telephone, shower / bathtub, hair dryer, air conditioning).
Meals under the “All inclusive, excluding drinks” system. On board, an alternating dinner schedule is used.
Entertainment programs (evening shows, nightclubs, live music, etc.).
Children’s participation in the Kids Clubs.
Fitness center, sports court, running track, swimming pools and jacuzzis.

For guests of all Premium cabin categories (in addition to all the above services, the following is also provided):

The best location of the cabin on the liner.
Ability to choose the dining shift during dinner.
Continental breakfast delivered to the cabin.
Food delivery to the cabin 24 hours a day.
10% discount on a future cruise when booking a Premium cabin (valid for 2 years). Does not apply to Round-the-World cruises.

For guests of all Samsara cabin categories (in addition to all the above services, the following is also provided):

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

For all guests in Suite cabin categories (in addition to all the above Premium category services, the following is also provided):

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

What’s included in the cruise:
- Accommodation in a cabin of the chosen 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, independent use of fitness equipment in the fitness rooms, sports grounds;
- Clubs for children and teenagers;
- Baggage handling in the ports at the beginning and end of the cruise;
- Use of watercraft for embarkation and disembarkation in ports where the liner does not dock at a pier;
- Port fees and taxes.

Additional charges:
- Tips for the liner’s staff for onboard service (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 (adjusting equipment, individual programs, aerobics, yoga);
- Mini-bar in the cabin;
- Individually charged services on board: laundry, ironing, postal services, the medical center, hairdressers, exclusive solarium, beauty salon (sauna, Turkish bath, massage).

Additional fee applies - Costa Mediterranea

  • Staff gratuities.

  • Casino, phone, internet, video games.

  • Alcoholic and some non-alcoholic beverages.

  • Table reservations in alternative restaurants.

  • Processing of entry visas along the route.

  • Medical insurance.

  • Cancellation insurance (optional).

  • Airfare and transfers.

  • Excursions at 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 12 · Medea

Cabin categories on deck 12 · Medea

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

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