Costa Cruise Dining Options
There is something for guests to stimulate the palate with every dining option on Costa Cruises. From casual and simple dining that soothe all homing instincts to more classical and sometimes "specialty" dining where even the connoisseurs leave with a smile on their faces. Indeed, Costa Cruises try and create a culinary love affair, combining skilled and experienced chefs with fresh ingredients and exciting dishes.
- Adularia Restaurant is on deck three, fully decorated with golden colors, large windows, and a long passage stretch.
- Albatros Restaurant is the main dining venue that offers a wide variety of food for guests to choose from all classic food.
- Andromeda Buffet Restaurant serves fresh pizzeria for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, filling main courses with light snack bites.
- Bacaro offers tasty savory delicacies and drinks prepared by experienced bartenders, a floating lagoon, and the most characteristic Italian taverns of the Northeast.
- Bellagio Buffet Restaurant is a pizzeria restaurant that offers full meals courses to light snack bites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Blue Moon Club is a reservation-only place that uses unusual techniques to prepare and make food choices. It doesn’t only feed the guests, but this culinary is broadening the imagination.
- C.Colombo Restaurant Buffet where the Mediterranean and American dishes are served from pizza to light snack bite or a filling, delicious meal.
- Ca' d'Oro Restaurant Buffet and Pizzeria is a casual, self-service spot that offers an Italian buffet catering to breakfast, lunch, and dinner from light snacks to complete meal courses.
- Club Conte Grande Restaurant is a private and exclusive area with more refined pleasures of the table and some impeccable services. It drives from the elegance and luxury of the environment, along with great taste and authenticity.
- Corona Blu is Costa Diadema’s large buffet restaurant with an explosion of colors and flavors. It is designed to be comfortable and practical, yet guests can grab meals and snacks at any time of the day. While during the evening, it’s the perfect place for more than an informal dinner.
- Costa Smeralda Restaurant is a popular venue, serves both lunch and dinner.
- Cream Parlour makes every moment have a new flavor, and it always tastes good. It satisfies all sweet buds with a wide range of ice-creams, multi-colored sweets, and the room is centered around a chocolate fountain.
- Duca di Borgogna & Duca d'Orleans Restaurant is a formal and popular restaurant dining venue aboard the ship. It offers fresh fish dishes, meat, and seafood.
- Fiorentino Restaurant reflects the shades of the sea that overlooks the panoramic views. Take a seat and enjoy the view of the ship’s wake when the sundown.
- La Paloma is a buffet and a pizzeria restaurant, where the dining venue caters to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It serves an array of meals, from filling main courses to light snack bites.
- LAB - Kitchen Lab offers different types of food that varies dishes amazed by Bruno Barbieri’s dishes. Guests can also put their skills at the oven to test and share the most creative recipes.
- Michelangelo Restaurant is a traditional restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with lovely ocean views.
- Il Gattopardo Restaurant & My Way Restaurant is a formal restaurant and the most popular dining venue aboard the ship. It serves a wide range of fish dishes and an array of meat.
- New York New York Restaurant is a popular formal restaurant at sea where guests can enjoy an array of fresh meat and a wide range of fish dishes.
- Otto e mezzo Restaurant is a formal restaurant is a popular dining venue aboard the ship serving fresh seafood and a wide variety of fish dishes.
- Our Mozzarella is available on most Costa Cruises and offers mini dairies, curd, dairy artisans, and craftsmanship.
- Pizzeria Pummid’oro is an Italian spot where guests will get Italian pizza with high-quality, fresh ingredients and genuineness of dough made with mother yeast.
- Raffaello Restaurant offers some panoramic views and admires the views of the ocean and the views that will make them dine at this traditional restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Restaurant Tutti a Tavola has the most comfortable interior space and a beautiful exterior overlooking the sea, fresh snacks, and a wide range of food varieties.
- Samsara Restaurant offers fusion cuisine of the Pacific Ocean and the Mediterranean twist, taste, and innovation.
- Special diets are especially for allergy people, vegetarians, vegans, and other people who have problems with onboard food. It takes care of your food and taste with creativity.
- Taurus Restaurant is the main dining room and a popular dining venue aboard the open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Teppanyaki Restaurant gives you a different experience. Guests can spend their night in a quiet environment in an Asian style and observe Japanese chefs' craftsmanship.
- Tulipano Nero Buffet Restaurant serves an array of meals, from filling main courses to light bites, but it is a self-service buffet.
- The archipelago is a remarkable culinary space offering menus designed by celebrity chefs like Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze, and Ángel León. This is an exquisite dining experience where every dish is a celebration of fine ingredients and worldwide flavors.
- Stylishly presented, on-site Sushino is an upscale sushi bar where patrons can feast on fresh sashimi, sushi rolls, and other Japanese specialties. Its charm is destined to lure sushi addicts and anyone wanting something young and fresh.
- Heineken Star Club & Bistro is a fitness haven for all die-hard beer lovers and avid grillers. Mixing a sports bar with a full-blown steakhouse menu, it sails in its awesome score for juicy steaks, crispy french fries, and aptly grilled chunks of meat.
- Ferrari Spazio Bollicine is a stylish bar and bistro where guests sip premium wines produced by Ferrari Trento, complemented with a selection of light
- gourmet bites. Add sparkling wines and ambiance, and it is the perfect recipe for a laid-back night.
- KikiPoke brings a little taste of Hawaii onto the ship with fresh, colorful poke bowls. Diners personalize their own bowl, choosing from various ingredients from fresh fish to tropical toppings, making it an enjoyable yet wholesome meal.
- Salty Beach Street Food is a laid-back and fun place serving delicious poolside snacks like loaded burgers, crispy fries, and lovely hot focaccias. It is a place to quickly grab your food and enjoy the sun.
Costa Cruise Drink Package
To make life on board more enjoyable, Costa Cruises offers two special drink packages: “My Drinks" and the "My Drinks Plus." Whether it is classic cocktails or soft drinks, these packages give you the opportunity to enjoy unlimited beverages while aboard the ship without worrying about extra charges.
1. My Drinks Package (Standard All-Inclusive Package):
Built into the Comfort Plus fare or available to buy outside this fare, the My Drinks package is a wide-ranging drinks program that will keep you refreshed throughout your cruise.

What's Included?
- Unlimited wines by glass (red, white, or rosé) for meals
- Draught beer
- Soft drinks (Pepsi, 7UP, iced tea, and fruit juices)
- Sparkling water and 1 San Benedetto bottled water (0.5L) per person each day.
- Mocktails, Aperol Spritz, and cocktails like mojitos and gin & tonic.
- Bitter liqueurs and spirits, such as Amaro Averna, Disaronno, Sambuca, and Amaro Del Capo
- Hot drinks: Vergnano coffee, cappuccino, herbal teas, and hot chocolate
Important Notes:
- Does NOT cover top-shelf spirits, premium cocktails, or minibars.
- Not valid in the specialty restaurants Archipelago and Casanova.
- All guests who have booked under the same booking number or share the same cabin must buy it.
- For children aged 4-17, the package only covers soft drinks and fruit juices.
2. My Drinks Plus Package (Premium Beverage Package)
The My Drinks Plus Package is included in the Suite fare or can be purchased. It carries all the benefits of My Drinks, plus a select premium list of beverages.
What's Included?
- Everything from the My Drinks package
- Unlimited bottled waters: San Benedetto 0.5L
- A larger choice of beers, including bottles of Corona and Beck's
- Premium and molecular cocktails
- Top shelf whisky, brandy, and cognac
- Drinks from the minibar in the suite
Important Notes:
- Not valid at Archipelago and Casanova Restaurants.
- Limited drink selection system may apply at some specialty bars and restaurants.
- All guests under the same reservation number or staying in the same cabin must purchase.
Costa Cruise Entertainment That Are Included
Be it a romantic trip for two, family vacation, or a cruise with friends, we hope to ensure that you have a wonderful time! There is an outdoor pool, a game room, and some shops for your daily visits. Your vacation becomes fabulous with shows and special performances in the theater at night! Here we have listed all entertainment options for you on all Costa Cruise Ships.
- Alcazar Lounge & Bar offers live music, entertainment, socialization, and drinks to relax and unwind the atmosphere.
- Around the Clock, Lounge is a great spot to enjoy some live music and entertainment along with some refreshing and favorite drinks amidst the vibrant atmosphere.
- Bollicine Bar is a sophisticated, bright bar to celebrate a special occasion or to raise a toast. The shimmering glass that decorates the surroundings is as bubbly as the great drinks served.
- Cafeteria Rondo is a casual and social place that offers a wide selection of drinks, a chocolate fountain, and a coffee bar.
- A Casino is fun to try your lady luck in different games such as slot machines and more.
- Cinema Etoiles 4D has twenty seated cinema rocks, vibrates, and moves following the on-screen action. Even cruisers can enjoy three different video experiences and a truly multi-sensory experience.
- Malia Bar Classico and Classico Roma Bar are a cigar bar and a ship’s cognac where all branded drinks are placed.
- Conte Rosso Piano Bar offers live entertainment to come and socialize or relax with a drink in hand.
- The Conte Verde Dance Lounge is a perfect venue to spend your night on the latest hits while having drinks.
- The Country Rock Club offers the best live country rock music where guests can order at the bar, take a high seat, and tap feet on the chair.
- Dresden Green Pub is the ideal setting to raise a toast with friends and partners. With its wooden furniture, barrels, open beams, and copper tanks holding craft beer.
- Theatre offers live shows just like a jewel. The surfaces reflect the light and make the furnishings sparkle and details of precious stones. Guests are spoilt for choices such as impressive musicals to circus acts, and many more offerings.
- Gran Duca di Toscana Wine Bar offers selected wines by bottles or served on tap in the perfect atmosphere. It is an ideal place for pre-dinner drinks with friends and loved ones.
- Lido Deck let us all guests indulge in their social life and take a dip in a pool. It is inspired by one of the famous resorts in Italy, Venice Lido.
- A library is where guests can get lost in a fantasy world or absorb new information from non-fiction to best-selling authors to enrich literature.
- Orlov Grand Bar gives the feel of the ‘fifties with warm colors alternating with mother-of-pearl and light wood, and a touch of pink in-ceiling makes your mood perfect for drinks.
- Piano Bar Excite is a dance club and a live piano bar where guests can entertain themselves with the world’s best entertainment along with their favorite drink in their hands.
- Pietra di Luna Disco is a nightclub with a large dance floor and a disco light. The flashing light and bright colors reflect off the sea. Guests can wear their dancing shoes on, and dance to the latest hits all night.
- Piazza San Marco is an iconic spot in Venice where guests can drink exotic and delicacy cocktails made by the best bartender in the lagoon.
- Rhapsody Grand Bar offers a dance party that makes guests feel like a dance night away from the present-day music.
- Scuderia Costa has one of the most exciting Grand Prix simulators that allow guests to drive a racing car authentically.
- Silent Party is waiting for you aboard for your arrival. Turn up your favorite hits and dance volume without making any noise inside the pool at an indoor pool.
- Sport Route 66 Bar is a sports bar where all sporty people can enjoy their favorite live broadcasting sports events and games on a big screen.
- Star Laser, where guests can enjoy the virtual games spot perfect for anyone, both adults and kids. It is the ideal place to organize a special event or a private party for a birthday.
- Teodora Bar and lounge is an open space that overlooks the sea at the stem where cruisers watch the rhythmic beat of the ship’s wake up. Here guests can relax between one song and follow with a cocktail in hand with perfect sitting.
- The Venice Carnival covers the whole deck for the most demanding party of the seven seas in style. People enjoy the party by wearing masks, playing games, Venetian-style Carnival dances, and many surprises such as choreography and other specialties.
- Libra and Virgo Bar is the hot dancing spot where cruisers party hard throughout the night. It gets to socialize with family and friends.
- Virtual World Game Room has different PlayStation and gaming machines for kids onboard. A wide variety of computer and gaming arcades are available for everyone for free.
- At Campari Bar, Italian aperitif enjoyment enters a new realm of vivaciousness and style. The cocktail list is inundated with choices made with Campari, lending an elegant ambiance to this lounge, perfect for sipping and mingling. Traditional yet modern set-up, the bar offers a classic Negroni, or a refreshing Campari Spritz.
- Italy's most famous cocktail sails across the high seas, courtesy of the Aperol Spritz Bar. Guests savor their expertly made Aperol Spritzes, balancing the flavors of Aperol, Prosecco, and soda perfectly. The right choice to enjoy a toast to la dolce vita, be it by the pool or hanging out with friends.
- Nutella at Costa is every chocolate lover's dream. This sweet corner is entirely dedicated to Nutella-based treats, from serene warm crepes filled with rich hazelnut spread to fluffy pancakes topped with wonderful Nutella. The perfect place for an indulgent dessert or a mid-day sugar attack.
- Gelateria Amarillo serves the freshest homemade Italian gelato made using high-quality ingredients. Customers are spoilt for choice with a myriad of flavors, from creamy vanilla and dark chocolate to fruity sorbets bursting with natural flavors. Perfect on a warm day while on the sea!
- The Heineken Star Club is for beer lovers and food lovers alike. It is a combination of a classic pub and a quality bistro, serving a wide selection of premium Heineken beers on draft. Guests can enjoy a juicy burger, grilled meats, and crispy fries along with promotional sports and entertainment.
- Ferrari Spazio Bollicine is the elegant wine bar of the hotel giving their guests a chance to taste the best sparkling wines from Ferrari Trento. The space, quite swish, is ideal for a before-dinner toast or enjoying the late evening with exceptional bubbles. Pairing sparkling wine with small gourmet plates can make an onboard-experience chic.
- Sushiino at Costa is a Japanese dining experience like no other. This chic sushi bar offers sashimi and sushi rolls, and nigiri are made with some of the best ingredients. Be it the California roll or chef's special; this place is for every sushi lover.
- KikiPoke has onboard the Hawaiian poke bowl trend, full of fresh and colorful ingredients. Guests can customize their bowls with sushi-grade fish, an array of vibrant veggies, and delicious sauces for a healthy yet fulfilling meal. After a good day of exploration, it's the sort of light bite.
- With the most chill nature, Salty Beach Street Food is a great place for some poolside cravings. A guest can grab a quick bite of loaded burgers, crispy fries, and freshly made focaccia while lounging by the pool. Chill, flavorful, perfect for a quick bite between activities.
- The Teodora Bar and lounge is an open-air setting at the back of the ship, where guests can sip a cocktail while gazing at the endless ocean. The cadence of the waves creates a perfect atmosphere to drop everything and chill between tunes or gather some good late-night memories with friends.
- The Venice Carnival is the biggest party at sea. Spread across the entire deck, this vibrant occasion is decorated with Venetian-style masks, traditional dance, and spectacular performances. Guests can step into a world of mystery and elegance while enjoying themed cocktails and surprises long into the night.
- Silent Party is an exciting type of event, wherein the guests wear wireless headphones and dance to the beat in silence. Whether a DJ plays house music or top chart hits-Must try experience on board a silent disco.
- Star Laser is the ultimate futuristic entertainment venue for gaming enthusiasts of all age groups. Immersive laser tag battles with some exhilarating virtual reality experiences—it amped up all the excitement. The best place to hire for a private gaming event or birthday celebration.
Costa Cruise Health and Fitness
Are you thinking that if you’re going on a cruise vacation and can’t stay fit, you’re wrong because the Costa Cruise line offers fitness enthusiasts different health and fitness facilities?
- Pools & Spas are present on all Costa cruises. There are around 5 Jacuzzis or spas, equipped with giant slides for guests to enjoy.
- The sports Centre has multi-purpose sports pitches and a vast outdoor track for jogging with ship-packed activities that are sure to keep the heart pumping and easy to use.
- Samsara Spa is a blissful haven for relaxation and serenity onboard, where guests can enjoy a Turkish bath, gym, Thalassotherapy pool, UVA-ray solarium, and unique beauty treatments.
- State-of-the-Art Gyms: all modern amenities from cardio-machines on treadmills and bikes to elliptical trainers. Most gyms come completely with expansive windows to offer stunning views of the ocean while you exercise.
- Fitness Classes: All sorts of classes will keep you fit onboard—such as yoga and Pilates—suitable for simple beginners or advanced practitioners.
- Toning Circuits: If you want a more rigid ambiance, toning circuits are offered in our fully-equipped gym for more balanced workouts to foster your well-being.
Costa Cruise for Kids and Teens
Costa has different kids’ activities onboard. It’s all cruises. An exclusive children’s area is three decks of high and wide activities and games to stay engaged and active.
- Costa Kids Club is primarily for 3 to 12 years old kids to participate in arts and crafts, face paintings, Italian language lessons, ice cream, pizza parties, kid’s karaoke, face painting, and many exciting things.
- Costa Teens Club is for teenagers onboard who love to play football, darts competitions, and many different activities. It also turns into a teen disco at night.
- Squok Club provides free entertainment services for kids above 3 yrs. Old and teenagers. Here half dolphin mascot and half-shark will become your kid’s best friend with other teens on board.
- Acqua Park is two decks wide and has many water games, pirate castles and ships, and the most spectacular views of the ocean.
- Under 3 Mini Club is designed only for the Costa Smeralda cruise, where guests can leave their youngest kids, i.e., 1 to 3 years old kids, here under the guidance of Squok Club animators.
Costa Cruise Amenities
Apart from entertainment and kids-only activities, other enrichment programs are offered on all Costa Cruises. The activities include reading, speaking, and expressing themselves to other guests.
- Art Auctions provide guests with world-famous art paintings and outstanding well-known, niche, and contemporary artworks.
- This Italian line offers Italian lessons to learn about Italian culture, literature, and linguistics.
- The library has thousands of books ranging from fantasy to literature, history, non-fiction, kids’ comics, and the latest and best-selling authors. All books are free for reading in the library, where guests enjoy reading books with their favorite drink in hand.
- Cooking Demonstrations and an Initiation into Culinary Arts-the-chefs-givers of their experience in instructing some dishes prepared using local and international flavors, wine tasting activities deepening the culinary experience for the guests.
- Dance Classes with expert instructors, one can learn all conceivable styles. Classes are available for all levels-from novices to professionals.
- Wellness and Fitness Programs: Various courses for the body's and the mind's welfare; from yoga, Pilates, meditation, to fitness-level classes, there is something for everyone.
- Specialized talks on various topics: history, culture, science, and environmental conservation by experts and guest speakers will make the guests a little wiser when they come to look at their destination of travel.
- Music and Theater Workshops: All the guests dive into music and theater through interactive workshops in vocal coaching, instrument lessons, and acting classes.
- Digital and Technology Workshops: Helping guests establish their digital skills in workshops that cover such topics as digital photography, social media, and computer basics.
Other Details of Costa Cruise
When you are planning to cruise with Costa Cruises, knowing various policies and amenities will ensure you a comfortable and enjoyable experience: here is all you need to know:
- Disabled Facilities: Costa Cruises understands that some guests have special needs in terms of mobility, vision, and hearing; therefore, access to the wide variety of cabins with appropriate amenities is available. Those guests requiring assistance are advised to inform Costa Cruises at least 40 days prior to departure or at the time of confirmation of booking if confirmed within 40 days of departure.
- Special Diet: Various dietary needs are catered for as Costa Cruises accommodates requests for diabetics, gluten-free, and other allergies or intolerances. It is recommended that setting and agreeing upon any special dietary requirements be made at the time of booking. It is important to keep them informed with Customer Service once onboard through a re-confirmation of such requirements to decide.
- Dress Code: Daytime attire is casual and relaxed, with comfortable footwear. Evening dress codes can vary, with some nights being called formal or gala evening, where elegant attire is recommended. The ship provides the daily program called "Today," which offers advice on casual or formal evening dress.
- Minimum Age: Guests under 18 years will not be permitted to occupy a cabin on their own and must be accompanied by an adult. Some areas or activities on board might have specific age restrictions, for example, casinos or certain entertainment venues. It is advisable to check with these restrictions prior to participating.
- Smoking & E-Cigarette Policy: For the sake of public order, smoking in all public areas of the ship, whether in the form of cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, is prohibited. There are designated smoking areas in open decks and guest cabin balconies, with windproof ashtrays provided. E-cigarettes are only allowed within the cabins.
- Drinks Packages: Various drinks packages are available on Costa Cruises to meet various needs. They may comprise alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks including beer, wine, cocktails, soda, and fresh juice. It is better to define the packages and find the one suitable for your needs.
- Wi-Fi and Internet Access: Satellite web connectivity is provided to the entire fleet of Costa. Wi-Fi operates in all areas of the ship, including the cabins, and an Internet Point is available for guests without their own device. Guests may connect to the internet via laptops or smartphones or the computers aboard the ship. Internet usage incurs charges, and satellite connection speeds may be lower than that onshore.