Costa Smeralda Moves to Canary Islands | Costa Cruises Changes Strategy
Costa Cruises has announced a major change in its winter 2026/2027 deployment. The flagship Costa Smeralda will leave the Middle East and operate cruises in the Canary Islands and Madeira, one of the most popular winter cruise regions in Europe. This decision reflects the evolving situation in the Middle East and highlights how cruise lines are adapting their itineraries to ensure stability, safety and strong demand. Costa Smeralda is one of the largest ships in the Costa Cruises fleet, with over 185,000 tons and a capacity of more than 6,500 guests. Powered by LNG, it is also one of the most advanced ships in terms of sustainability. The Canary Islands continue to grow as a key cruise destination thanks to their warm climate, short flight distance from Europe and beautiful landscapes. This deployment change could also signal a wider trend in the cruise industry, with more ships moving to the Atlantic during winter seasons. If you want to learn more about this news, read the full article on CruisingPassion.net Follow us for more cruise ship news and updates. #costacruises #costasmeralda #cruise #cruiseship #cruisenews #travel #cruiselife #cruisetravel #cruiseindustry #cruiseaddict #cruiselovers #shipspotting #travelnews #oceantravel #luxurytravel #cruiseships #travelvideo #travelshorts #youtubeshorts #cruisetrip #canaryislands #traveladdict #wanderlust #travelvlog #cruising #oceanlife #maritime #travelchannel #travelgram #vacation @costacrociere