Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises is an Italian cruise line operator that serves as a subsidiary of the Carnival Corporation & plc. The company operates a fleet of cruise ships primarily serving the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and South America markets.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Italy
HQ City
Genoa
Founded
1854
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NYSE
Tax Domicile
IT
Ultimate Parent
Carnival Corporation & plc
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1948
First passenger voyage
The company launched its first cruise ship, the Anna C, marking its entry into the passenger cruise market.
1997
Acquisition by Carnival
Costa Cruises was acquired by the Carnival Corporation, becoming a subsidiary of the world's largest cruise line operator.
2012
Costa Concordia disaster
The flagship vessel Costa Concordia struck a rock and capsized off the coast of Italy, leading to significant structural and operational changes.