Costa Serena Returns to Mediterranean for Summer 2027

Costa Cruises has scheduled the Costa Serena to return to the Mediterranean for the summer of 2027, marking the ship’s first European summer season in roughly a decade after an extended period based in Asia. The 2007-built vessel is set to arrive in Europe after a winter 2026-27 deployment in South America that follows a late 2026 world cruise itinerary.

Around-the-world sailing sets up a two-continent 2027 program

The published schedule outlines a late 2026 World Cruise departing Asia, a winter season in South America through April 2027, and a late-April trans-Atlantic crossing that brings the ship to Savona, Italy. From there, Costa Serena is listed for a brief spring program of longer Mediterranean itineraries before shifting into weeklong summer cruises from multiple embarkation ports.

Late 2026 World Cruise: Tokyo to Buenos Aires over 65 nights

Costa Serena’s late 2026 World Cruise is scheduled to depart Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 18, 2026, for a 65-night itinerary visiting 15 countries across three continents. Destinations listed include Taiwan, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Caledonia, Fiji, Tonga, Polynesia, and Easter Island.

The world cruise’s final stretch is a 14-night itinerary focused on Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Guests embark in San Antonio (Santiago), Chile, on Dec. 8, 2026, with calls in Puerto Montt, Puerto Chacabuco, and Punta Arenas in Chile, before continuing to Argentina to visit Cape Horn and Ushuaia. The full world cruise ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 22, 2026.

Costa is also marketing shorter sailings tied to the same routing, including:

• A 59-night sailing from Hong Kong, China, to Buenos Aires, offered as a long segment of the full world cruise itinerary.
• A 51-night sailing from Tokyo to San Antonio (Santiago), ending in Chile ahead of the final South America-focused portion.
• A 46-night sailing from Hong Kong to San Antonio (Santiago), listed as another extended option that disembarks in Chile.
• A 25-night sailing from Tokyo to Sydney, Australia, sold as a shorter, regional segment of the larger voyage.

South America winter 2026-27: cruises from Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil

After arriving in South America in late December 2026, Costa Serena is scheduled to operate what Costa describes as its first winter season in the region in nearly 15 years. The seasonal program includes cruises sailing from Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Uruguay, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Across the winter deployment, the ship is listed with itineraries that generally range from short three- and four-night cruises up to longer nine- and 10-night sailings, calling in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay through April 2027. Costa also lists eight- and nine-night options focused on the Rio de la Plata region and the Brazilian coast, with departures from Rio de Janeiro from January through March 2027.

Trans-Atlantic crossing and spring 2027 sailings from Savona

Following the South America season, Costa Serena is scheduled to cross the Atlantic in late April 2027 and arrive at Costa’s Palacrociere Cruise Terminal in Savona, Italy. Savona is planned as a key turnaround port for the early part of the season.

The initial Mediterranean sailing is listed as a 12-night Western Mediterranean cruise calling in Spain, Portugal, France, Morocco, and Italy. A second spring itinerary is a 14-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise sailing roundtrip from Savona, with destinations that include the Greek Isles and Malta, along with calls in France, Spain, and Italy.

Summer 2027: weeklong cruises from Italy, Greece, and Malta

In late May 2027, Costa Serena is scheduled to reposition into its main summer program, built around weeklong cruises that visit six destinations in seven days. Departures are listed from Taranto and Catania in Italy, Piraeus (Athens) in Greece, and Valletta, Malta, with regular calls also scheduled for Mykonos and Argostoli.

The weeklong itinerary pattern is planned to run through early September 2027. After that, Costa Serena is scheduled to shift back to the Western Mediterranean for shorter cruises focused on Italy, Spain, and France.

Ship details, redesign timing, and fleet deployment context

Costa Serena is listed as a 3,000-passenger, 112,000-ton ship that was recently redesigned ahead of these deployments, although no details of the upgrades were disclosed in the schedule update. The ship is also slated to take over itineraries previously associated with Costa Fascinosa as Costa aligns its fleet to seasonal demand and regional deployment plans.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When does Costa Serena return to Europe?

Costa Serena is scheduled to cross the Atlantic in late April 2027 and arrive in Savona, Italy, ahead of its spring Mediterranean program.

How long is the late 2026 Costa Serena World Cruise, and where does it end?

The full itinerary is listed as a 65-night sailing departing Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2026, and ending in Buenos Aires on Dec. 22, 2026.

What shorter World Cruise segments are being sold?

Costa lists a 59-night segment from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires, a 51-night segment from Tokyo to San Antonio (Santiago), a 46-night segment from Hong Kong to San Antonio (Santiago), and a 25-night segment from Tokyo to Sydney.

Which ports are listed as summer 2027 embarkation points for Costa Serena?

The weeklong summer itineraries list departures from Taranto and Catania in Italy, Piraeus (Athens) in Greece, and Valletta in Malta.