Costa Diadema

Norwegian Fjords, Mediterranean Autumns and Spring Crossings from Brazil

Her year runs in three parts: the fjords from Kiel and Copenhagen, autumn loops of the Mediterranean, and long voyages across the Atlantic from Santos in Brazil.

Between April and July she sails 7-night round trips to Norway from Kiel in Germany and from Copenhagen. Stops change between departures, but Hellesylt, the Geiranger Fjord and Bergen are typical of her fjord days.

In September and October she moves to the Western Mediterranean for 10-night round trips from Savona, Marseille and Barcelona. Ports vary, though Cádiz, Lisbon, Tangiers and Gibraltar are among the places she reaches. In September she also sails one way from Copenhagen to Barcelona or Marseille over 9 or 10 nights, with calls such as Vigo and Lisbon on the way.

In April she sails from Santos to Europe on voyages of 18 to 27 nights, finishing in ports such as Leixoes, Kiel, Copenhagen or London. Itineraries differ, but typical stops include Salvador, Praia in Cape Verde, Las Palmas and Casablanca. These repositioning voyages across the Atlantic are her longest sailings. Wherever she sails from, we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers with the cruise as one holiday, including the flight home from wherever a one-way voyage ends abroad. Other Costa ships include Costa Deliziosa, and the rest of the line’s ships are on our Costa Cruises page.

Pizza, Teppanyaki and Amalfi Pastries on Costa Diadema

Costa Diadema’s speciality dining mixes Italian favourites with a Japanese kitchen, each charged à la carte. At Pummid’Oro Pizzeria the pizzaiolos work to music and cocktails, from classic recipes to gourmet twists. At the Teppanyaki Restaurant you sit at the cooking station and watch Japanese chefs at work. By the pool, The Salty Beach Street Food sells burgers and panini, plus desserts such as baba from Sal de Riso, the Amalfi Coast patisserie.

Sparkling Wine, Live Rock and the Squok Club on Costa Diadema

Her evenings swing between Italian sparkle and live rock. Bollicine Bar pours Ferrari Trentodoc sparkling wine with sea views, a natural start to the night. For something louder, the Carlsberg Country Rock Club pairs a long beer list and beer-based cocktails with live rock and burgers. Drinks are charged separately unless you have a drinks package, and the My Cruise & My Drinks fare adds an Italian drinks and food package to everything in My Cruise.

The theatre then stages musicals, comedy and acrobatics every evening, and entry is included in the fare.

Families are well looked after too. Children aged 3 to 11 have the Squok Club, with age-appropriate activities while parents explore the ship. The youngest guests have the Squok Baby Area, and the Outdoor Squok Area is a space where parents and children play together. All three are included in the fare.

Costa Diadema Cabins and Deck Plans

Her suites come with a restaurant of their own: suite guests have a reserved table at the Élite Suite&Club Restaurant every evening. With 1,862 cabins aboard, her cabins and deck plans are the quickest way to get your bearings before you choose.

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists. We know Costa’s fares and seasons well, so call us to talk through which of her sailings fits your plans. To see her fjord departures, start with our Norway cruise search.