Costa Cruises has kicked off a Black Friday Sale with entry fares from $399 per person, based on double occupancy, across inside, outside and balcony cabins. The catch is a narrow one: the deal is only for residents of North America, and bookings need to be made by November 30, 2026. Sailings covered run from December 2026 through June 2027, so it works for both a last-minute festive escape and a trip planned well ahead.
The promotion spans five ships — Costa Fascinosa, Favolosa, Pacifica, Smeralda and Toscana — and splits across three regions. In the Caribbean, the Fascinosa and Favolosa run seven-day itineraries departing from La Romana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic between December 2026 and February 2027. That window lines up neatly with anyone chasing winter sun without a long-haul flight to Asia or the far Pacific.
The Canary Islands get the flagship Costa Smeralda, sailing seven- and eight-day routes from Las Palmas on Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz on Tenerife, from December 2026 to March 2027. It's a convenient setup for travellers who'd rather fly short-haul from Europe — though note the fare deal itself targets North American residents.
The widest choice sits in the Western Mediterranean. Three- to 12-day cruises hop between Italy, France, Spain and the Balearics, with select itineraries adding calls in Sicily and Sardinia. Departure ports include Civitavecchia (for Rome), Genoa and Savona in Italy; Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca in Spain; and Marseille in France. With five ships on the region, availability is broader here than anywhere else in the sale, running all the way to June 2027.
Costa's North America head of sales, Priscilla Reyes, framed the offer as a way to lock in next year's holiday at a low rate — family festive sailings, a couples' getaway or a summer Med trip all fit inside the booking window. For travellers, the practical takeaway is simple: if a 2027 cruise is already on the wishlist, Black Friday pricing on balcony cabins is unusual, and the June 2027 sailing range means you're not boxed into winter dates. Check which itineraries carry the promo fare for your preferred cabin type before committing, and remember the North America residency condition when booking.
