Gibraltar welcomed Costa Crociere’s Costa Toscana on Wednesday 7 January 2026, on the occasion of the vessel’s inaugural visit to the destination. The visit was marked by the customary plaque exchange ceremony, held on board the ship and attended by the Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism the Hon. Christian Santos GMD MP.

During the ceremony, Minister Santos presented a commemorative plaque to the ship’s Captain, Cpt Tihomir Muzic, to mark Costa Toscana’s first call at Gibraltar. The exchange celebrated the significance of the visit, with Costa Toscana being the largest vessel in the Costa Crociere fleet and one of the largest cruise ships ever to call at Gibraltar.

The arrival of Costa Toscana brought 5,857 passengers and 1,574 crew to Gibraltar, generating considerable activity across the destination during a period that is traditionally quieter for tourism. The call underlines Gibraltar’s growing appeal to major cruise operators and reinforces its position as a destination that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Speaking following the inaugural call, the Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism said:

“We were delighted to welcome Costa Toscana to Gibraltar on her inaugural visit. Hosting the largest vessel in the Costa fleet is a strong endorsement of Gibraltar’s capabilities as a cruise destination and of our continued investment in the sector. The significant number of passengers and crew visiting us in January demonstrates that Gibraltar is an attractive all-season destination, bringing tangible benefits to our economy even outside the traditional peak months. We look forward to welcoming Costa Cruises back to Gibraltar on future occasions”

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