Costa Toscana Returns to Service After Marseille Shipyard Call

Costa Cruises’ flagship Costa Toscana has completed its first planned maintenance period at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France and has now reentered cruise service.

The LNG-fueled vessel had been in dry dock since January 28, 2026, where it underwent scheduled technical work and light refurbishment. Built by Meyer Turku and delivered in 2021, the Toscana reached a key milestone with this initial major shipyard visit after nearly five years of continuous operation.

During the docking period, the ship received a full program of technical servicing aimed at ensuring continued compliance with operational and safety requirements. Surveyors from the vessel’s classification society were also present to carry out inspections of critical safety systems, which form a standard part of periodic maintenance for modern cruise ships.

Alongside the technical work, minor cosmetic enhancements were completed in guest-facing areas. These included repainting, replacement of selected flooring, and small upgrades across public spaces and hotel facilities. No major structural modifications or large-scale refurbishments were undertaken during this yard stay.

Following the completion of the shipyard work, Costa Toscana resumed operations on February 15, 2026. The ship has returned to the Mediterranean, offering a series of short cruises departing from ports including Genoa, Savona, and Barcelona.

Chantier Naval de Marseille has become a regular stop for LNG-powered cruise ships. In autumn last year, Costa Toscana’s sister ship Costa Smeralda, as well as Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, also carried out maintenance work at the same facility.

Nearby, another significant cruise project is currently in progress, with AIDAbella undergoing a seven-week refurbishment as part of the “AIDA Evolution” program.