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Costa Cruises unveils the new Round the World Tour 2028: 139-day voyage across five continents

In addition to the full itinerary, it is also possible to book for the shorter travel option: the crossing would last 100 days, with embarkation in San Francisco reachable by a flight, thus including destinations between Oceania, Asia and Africa until the end of the cruise, scheduled for 11 April 2028, also in Savona

by Letizia Giostra

28 April 2026

La Costa Deliziosa in navigazione Foto tratta dal sito di Costa Crociere

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Date of departure
The stops in the US: from helicopter over the Grand Canyon to Hawaiian beaches
A voyage of discovery to Oceania
The Magic of Asian Countries

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If in Jules Verne's novel the protagonist Phileas Ferg attempts to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days, Costa Crociere will do the same, but in 139 days. In fact, the new Around the World Voyage planned for 2028 has been unveiled, wherethe Costa Deliziosa will cross 5 continents and 3 oceans - with extended stops in the world's most iconic cities - touching 51 destinations in 29 countries, including 21 islands.

An itinerary 'that combines emotion, depth and quality'. It is with these words that Luigi Stefanelli, Vice President Worldwide Sales of Costa Crociere, describes the route that will be undertaken by one of the giants of the seas according to the rules of luxury and exclusive experiences dictated by the Genoese company.

The round-the-world tour begins and ends in Savona

A journey that breaks the previous record by a few days. Departure is set from Savona for 25 November 2027. The choice has fallen on Costa Deliziosa, ready to set sail to give its passengers an exclusive and unrepeatable experience.

In addition to the full 139-day itinerary, it is possible to book for the shorter travel option: the crossing would last 100 days, with embarkation in San Francisco reachable by a flight, thus including destinations between Oceania, Asia and Africa until the end of the cruise, scheduled for 11 April 2028, also in Savona.

The stops in the US: from helicopter over the Grand Canyon to Hawaiian beaches

After leaving the Mediterranean behind, the Costa Deliziosa will set sail for North America, with extended stops in New York and Los Angeles, and then spend New Year's Eve on the Californian coast. Reserved packages are also planned, such as a tour of the Grand Canyon by helicopter.

Among the great novelties of the 2028 edition is Celebration Key, a private tropical pearl in the Bahamas that will welcome Costa guests for the first time. It will then head to the Pacific to reach the iconic Hawaii: from the craters of Hilo to the Polynesian culture of Honolulu.

A voyage of discovery to Oceania

The itinerary will continue in Oceania to reach the fabulous Fiji Islands, and then on to New Zealand, in a great natural set of rugged coastlines and undulating hills in one of the most nature-drenched stages.

The next stop is Australia with stops in Melbourne, the creative and multicultural capital, and Sydney, with a two-day stopover, offering the pleasure of experiencing the city and waking up to the iconic Opera House skyline.

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The magic of Asian countries

Japan will be the protagonist with Tokyo, before reaching South Korea. Hong Kong will be the key passage point of the journey that will continue in Southeast Asia, with stops such as Langkawi, in Malaysia, an archipelago of rainforests, mangroves and panoramas suspended between sea and mountains, and the luminous beaches of Phuket, in Thailand, amidst sculpted cliffs and crystal-clear waters.

The crossing will touch the deep blue Indian Ocean, with Sri Lanka, among ancient temples. The ship will then skirt southern Africa, between the vibrant character of Durban, the boundless nature of Port Elizabeth and the majesty of Cape Town, dominated by Table Mountain. After Namibia, with the spectacular lagoon of Walvis Bay and its pink flamingos, the scene of one of the world's most astonishing encounters between land and water, and Cape Verde, the ship returns to Europe, passing through the Canary Islands, Barcelona and Marseille, to Savona, where it all began.