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Cruise Director Awarded €130K After 18 Years of Unlawful Contracts

A Costa Cruises cruise director won a generous settlement after his contract was not renewed, which could change industry hiring practices.

Melissa Mayntz - May 8, 2026

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Multiple Passengers Fall Ill on Two Cruise Ships in Separate Outbreaks

Passengers aboard Costa Toscana in the Mediterranean and Oceania Insignia in the Caribbean have been alerted to gastrointestinal illness cases during their voyages.

Lissa Poirot - Apr 16, 2026

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Costa Cruise Ship Rerouted to After Winds Shut Down Tunisia Port

Passengers aboard Costa Cruises’ Costa Smeralda will call in Sardinia instead of Tunisia due to weather conditions causing unsafe docking.

Lissa Poirot - Apr 13, 2026

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Strong Winds Block Another Cruise Ship From Mediterranean Port

Costa Cruises’ Costa Smeralda will not be able to visit La Goulette-Tunis, Tunisia, on March 4 due to strong winds in the forecast.

Catie Kovelman - Mar 3, 2026

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Costa Favolosa Hit by Violent Seas as Cyclone Rocks Ship Overnight

Costa Favolosa rocked and rolled through some rough seas that were caused by an extratropical cyclone in Brazil.

Catie Kovelman - Feb 28, 2026

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Costa Smeralda Guest Dies While Ship Was Docked in Civitavecchia

A Costa Smeralda guest died at the Port of Civitavecchia, with Italian authorities determining the incident was intentional and investigating the circumstances.

Donna Tunney - Apr 17, 2026

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