The Costa Diadema will embark on a repositioning cruise from Lisbon to Kiel in May 2025. This journey, lasting 9 nights, is currently available for booking at fair rates. The itinerary includes stops in Spain, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Prices start at €499 per person for an inside cabin, €609 for an outside cabin, and €699 for a balcony cabin (all based on double occupancy).
The listed prices include all meals in the main and buffet restaurants, as well as gratuities for the crew. Beverage packages are available at a (high) additional cost – around €45 per person per day.
The Route
The cruise begins in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, where the ship will remain overnight in port, allowing ample time for exploration—either independently or through excursions offered by the cruise line. The first stop is Vigo, in northwestern Spain, a vibrant and modern city in Galicia with around 300,000 inhabitants. After a day at sea, the Costa Diadema reaches the French city of Le Havre, where the Seine flows into the English Channel.
The journey continues to Southampton, home to the United Kingdom’s most important cruise port, often used as a departure point for transatlantic cruises. The final stop before reaching Kiel is Rotterdam, where highlights include the Erasmus Bridge and panoramic views from the Euromast. After 9 nights, the cruise concludes in Kiel.
Here’s the detailed itinerary:
| Date | Location | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | Lisbon | ||
| May 8 | Lisbon | 13:00 | |
| May 9 | Vigo, Northwestern Spain | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| May 10 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| May 11 | Le Havre | 10:00 | 21:30 |
| May 12 | Southampton, United Kingdom | 06:00 | 18:00 |
| May 13 | Rotterdam | 14:00 | 22:00 |
| May 14 – 15 | 2 days at sea 🌊 | ||
| May 16 | Kiel | 08:00 |
The Ship
Built in 2014, the Costa Diadema is 306 meters long and 37 meters wide, reaching a maximum speed of 25 knots. The ship has 15 decks and can accommodate up to 4,947 passengers at maximum capacity or 3,724 passengers in double occupancy, along with 1,200 crew members.
Onboard, guests can enjoy 8 restaurants and 11 bars. At Costa, the buffet, main dining rooms, and select snacks are included in the cruise fare, while speciality dining options require an additional charge and may require reservations.
The ship features 3 pools, one of which can be covered, as well as 8 whirlpools and various deck activities. Additional entertainment includes a theatre, live music in lounges, and a kids’ club. On sea-day-heavy routes, activities such as craft workshops, deck games, and other creative or sporting events are offered.
For an extra charge, guests can also access a spa and wellness area, a casino, a video game zone with a Formula 1 simulator, and a shopping arcade. All Costa ships’ official onboard languages are Italian and English. The onboard currency is the euro.
Cover Picture: © Costa Crociere S.p.A.