Costa Toscana
Sails from Barcelona, Spain · Fly into BCN
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Costa Toscana in Savona, 2022 · Photo: Gérard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Costa Toscana
Costa Toscana is a Costa Cruises cruise ship of the Excellence class, in service since 2022. She measures 186,364 gross tons and carries 6,554 guests with a crew of 1,645. She sails Mediterranean itineraries. We rate her 3.3 out of 5.
Costa Toscana is Costa's flagship and largest ship, an LNG-powered Excellence-class vessel of 186,364 tons built by Meyer Turku, delivered in December 2021 and in service from 2022. A sister of Costa Smeralda, it has room for up to 6,554 guests and a crew of about 1,645. Named for Tuscany, it has a skywalk more than 65 meters above the sea, a water park with three slides, four pools, one with a retractable glass roof, and a Solemio spa. The ship sails seven-night Western Mediterranean loops all year, and guests can board at Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Marseille, Savona, Palermo or Palma de Mallorca.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 6,554
- Crew 1,645 · 1:4.0
- Entered service
- 2022
- Length
- 337 m
- Longer than 94% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 20
Costa Toscana is bigger than 97% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 100%. At 28.4 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 78% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5+0.9, fleet average 3.1
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5+0.8, fleet average 3.3
- Service
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Pools & decks
- 2/5−0.4, fleet average 2.4
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Costa Cruises fleet average across 8 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Excellence class
Costa Toscana is one of 2 Excellence class ships. Costa Smeralda (2019) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Toscana this ship | 2022 | 3.3/5 | |||
| Costa Smeralda | 2019 | 3.3/5 |
Official deck plans
Photos

Costa Toscana in Savona, 2022Photo: Gérard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Home port: Barcelona, Spain.
Flying in for your cruise?
Costa Toscana sails from Barcelona, Spain. The airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat (BCN), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Sala VIP CanudasBCN Terminal 23.3 ★
- Sala VIP Joan MiróBCN Terminal 13.0 ★
- Sala VIP Pau CasalsBCN Terminal 13.0 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Costa Toscana?
Costa Toscana is operated by Costa Cruises and belongs to its Excellence class.
What are Costa Toscana's sister ships?
Costa Toscana is one of 2 Excellence class ships. Costa Smeralda (2019) is in service.
How big is Costa Toscana?
Costa Toscana measures 186,364 gross tons and 337 metres in length, with 20 decks.
How does Costa Toscana compare in size with other cruise ships?
Costa Toscana is bigger than 97% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 100%. At 28.4 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 78% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Costa Toscana feel?
Costa Toscana has a passenger space ratio of 28.4: 186,364 gross tons for 6,554 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Costa Toscana feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Costa Toscana carry?
Costa Toscana carries 6,554 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,645 (about 4.0 guests per crew member).
When did Costa Toscana enter service?
Costa Toscana entered service in 2022.
Where does Costa Toscana sail?
Costa Toscana sails Mediterranean itineraries. Her home port is Barcelona, Spain.
Which airport should I fly into for Costa Toscana?
Costa Toscana sails from Barcelona, Spain. Fly into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat (BCN), which has 5 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Costa Toscana?
Costa Cruises publishes the deck plans for Costa Toscana; this page links to Deck plans (interactive, on ship page).
How is Costa Toscana rated?
Cruises Frog rates Costa Toscana 3.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
Traveller reviews
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