Costa Rolls Out Early Black Friday Cruise Deals From $52 a Day

Costa Cruises has opened a Black Friday-season sale for North American travelers, advertising fares starting at $52 per person, per day on select sailings departing from November 2025 through May 2026. The promotion applies to select departures across eight ships, with bookings required by November 30, 2025.

Sale basics: pricing, booking deadline, and who it targets

Costa is marketing the offer as an early-start Black Friday promotion tied to itineraries in Europe, the Caribbean, South America, and the Canary Islands. Priscilla Reyes, Costa Cruises’ head of sales for North America, said, “Costa’s Black Friday event brings together the best of both worlds: unforgettable destinations and exceptional value.”

Reyes also highlighted the early timing of the rollout: “We’re launching the sale now to give travelers an early start to their Black Friday shopping,” she said.

According to the company, the discounted pricing is available across inside, oceanview, and balcony staterooms on select departures within the stated travel window, with itineraries ranging from short two-night sailings to cruises lasting up to two weeks, depending on region.

Eight ships included in the promotion

Costa said the sale spans eight ships, with deployments varying by region and season:

• Costa Diadema
• Costa Favolosa
• Costa Deliziosa
• Costa Fascinosa
• Costa Fortuna
• Costa Pacifica
• Costa Smeralda
• Costa Toscana

Where the discounted itineraries sail

The offer covers several regions, with Costa listing different ships, departure ports, and date ranges by destination.

Northern Europe departures in May 2026

In Northern Europe, Costa is including itineraries on Costa Diadema and Costa Favolosa, sailing seven and 14 days. Departures are scheduled from Kiel and Hamburg in Germany, as well as Copenhagen, Denmark, with eligible sailings listed for May 2026.

Mediterranean sailings from late 2025 through spring 2026

The Mediterranean portion of the sale includes itineraries on Costa Deliziosa, Costa Fascinosa, Costa Favolosa, Costa Fortuna, Costa Pacifica, Costa Smeralda, Costa Toscana, and (in the region overall) Costa Favolosa. Embarkation ports listed include Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa, Trieste, Savona, and Venice in Italy, as well as Barcelona (Spain), Marseille (France), Athens (Greece), and Istanbul (Turkey).

Costa said eligible Mediterranean itineraries range from two to 12 days, with departures running from November 2025 through May 2026.

Caribbean weeklong cruises from the Dominican Republic

For the Caribbean, Costa is featuring seven-day itineraries on Costa Fascinosa and Costa Pacifica, departing from La Romana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The eligible Caribbean travel window is listed as December 2025 through March 2026.

Canary Islands sailings from Las Palmas

The Canary Islands segment is centered on Costa Fortuna, with seven-day cruises departing from Las Palmas. Eligible sailings are listed for December 2025 and March 2026.

South America sailings from Argentina and Brazil

In South America, Costa said the offer includes itineraries on Costa Diadema and Costa Favolosa departing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Santos, Brazil. Cruise lengths in the region range from three to nine days, with eligible departures running from November 2025 through April 2026.

Black Friday cruise deals: how Costa’s sale fits the broader discount cycle

Costa’s promotion arrives as multiple cruise brands release early Black Friday-season offers aimed at securing bookings for late 2025 and early-to-mid 2026 travel. Other Black Friday promotions cited this season include Norwegian Cruise Line discounts of up to 50% paired with its Free at Sea promotion (including free drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and shore excursion credits), and MSC Cruises advertising fares starting at $199 per person and up to $1,000 in onboard credit per cabin.

Additional promotions noted include Virgin Voyages offering 80% off the second guest and $400 in complimentary drinks, Royal Caribbean advertising an All-In Package priced at $109 per person daily (bundling elements such as unlimited dining and a deluxe beverage package), and Princess Cruises’ “Blue Friday” event with up to $250 in instant savings alongside reduced fares.

What travelers should check before booking

While Costa has promoted the starting daily fare, the company has not published additional sale mechanics in the provided details, such as refundability terms, deposit requirements, or whether the offer can be combined with other promotions. Costa advised that travelers may want to review the fare conditions shown during booking for the specific sailing they choose.

With the sale deadline set for November 30, 2025 and eligible departures stretching from November 2025 through May 2026 (varying by region), Costa’s offer is positioned as an early option for travelers planning sailings to Europe, the Caribbean, Atlantic islands, or South America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is the booking deadline for Costa Cruises’ Black Friday-season sale?

Costa said the promotion is available for reservations made by November 30, 2025.

What does “starting at $52 per person, per day” mean?

Costa’s $52 figure is an advertised starting price expressed as a daily rate per guest. The total price varies by sailing, ship, date, itinerary length, and cabin type.

Which ships are included in the promotion?

Costa listed eight ships in the sale: Costa Diadema, Costa Favolosa, Costa Deliziosa, Costa Fascinosa, Costa Fortuna, Costa Pacifica, Costa Smeralda, and Costa Toscana.

Which regions are included in Costa’s Black Friday-season offer?

Costa said the sale covers Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Canary Islands, and South America, with departure ports ranging from Kiel, Hamburg, and Copenhagen to Civitavecchia (Rome), Venice, Barcelona, Santo Domingo, Las Palmas, Buenos Aires, and Santos.

Are “Kids Sail Free” perks included in Costa’s Black Friday promotion?

Costa has not detailed any “Kids Sail Free” benefit as part of its Black Friday-season offer in the provided information.