COSTA PACIFICA
August 29, 2026 | Civitavecchia, Italy
Costa Pacifica (Costa Cruises) was docked in Civitavecchia on August 29, 2026, preparing to begin another Western Mediterranean cruise. Entering service in 2009, the Italian cruise ship was designed around a musical theme, with music influencing the names and decoration of many of her interior spaces.
Entering service in 2009, Costa Pacifica is a Concordia-class cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises. Built by Fincantieri in Italy, the ship was designed around the theme of music, with different musical styles represented throughout her restaurants, lounges, theaters, and other public spaces.
Information List
Name: Costa Pacifica
Operator: Costa Cruises
Year Entered Service: 2009
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Italy
Class: Concordia Class
Length: Approximately 951 feet (290 meters)
Beam: Approximately 116 feet (35.5 meters)
Tonnage: Approximately 114,500 GT
Passenger Capacity: Approximately 3,780
Crew: Approximately 1,100
Total Decks: 17
Passenger Decks: 13
Country of Registry: Italy
IMO Number: 9378498
History and Features
Construction and Entry Into Service:
Costa Pacifica was constructed by Fincantieri at its Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
She was built as part of Costa Cruises’ Concordia Class, a series of large ships introduced during a period of significant fleet expansion.
The ship entered service in 2009.
Costa Pacifica and Costa Luminosa were christened together in Genoa on June 5, 2009.
The dual naming ceremony reflected the rapid growth of the Costa fleet during this period.
Design and Features:
Music provides the central design theme throughout Costa Pacifica.
Different musical genres inspired the decoration and names of many of the ship’s public spaces.
The ship features a large multi-level atrium, theater, casino, spa, swimming pools, restaurants, bars, and lounges.
A retractable glass roof covers one of the main pool areas, allowing it to be used in different weather conditions.
The ship also includes extensive outdoor deck areas and numerous balcony accommodations.
Service:
Costa Pacifica has spent much of her career cruising in Europe, particularly throughout the Mediterranean.
Her deployments have also included Northern Europe, the Caribbean, South America, and longer repositioning voyages.
Civitavecchia has regularly served as both a port of call and embarkation port during her Mediterranean seasons.
On August 29, 2026, Costa Pacifica was docked in Civitavecchia before departing that evening on a seven-night Western Mediterranean cruise.
The voyage included Savona, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, and Olbia before returning to Civitavecchia on September 5.
As of September 2026, Costa Pacifica remains in active service with Costa Cruises.
Concordia Class:
Costa Pacifica belongs to Costa Cruises’ Concordia Class.
The class began with Costa Concordia in 2006 and was followed by Costa Serena, Costa Pacifica, Costa Favolosa, and Costa Fascinosa.
The ships were among the largest vessels in the Costa fleet when introduced.
Their design provided extensive balcony accommodations, large interior public spaces, covered pool areas, and numerous dining and entertainment venues.
Related versions of the design were also built for Carnival Cruise Line.
Legacy:
Costa Pacifica represents a period of major expansion for Costa Cruises during the late 2000s.
Her musical theme distinguishes her from the other members of the Concordia Class.
Mediterranean cruising has remained an important part of her career, particularly from Italian ports such as Civitavecchia and Savona.
More than 17 years after entering service, Costa Pacifica remains an active member of the Costa Cruises fleet.
