Costa Cruises Secures La Romana As Homeport With 10-Year Deal
by Michael Pihach
(Costa Cruises)
Costa Cruises is strengthening its presence in the Caribbean after signing a 10-year agreement with Central Romana Corp. to secure fly-and-cruise operations in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
The long-term partnership provides Costa with greater certainty around ship calls, flight operations, berthing arrangements and the port and airport infrastructure needed to support its Caribbean itineraries.
The agreement was signed during World Travel Market in London, in the presence of Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado.
Building on an established relationship between Costa Cruises and Central Romana Corp., the deal reinforces La Romana’s position as an important Caribbean homeport and fly-and-cruise gateway.
A key advantage of La Romana is the close coordination between its cruise port and international airport, allowing passengers to enjoy short transfers between their flights and cruise departures.
For Costa, the agreement also provides a foundation for more efficient planning and coordination across its Caribbean operations.
Daniel Caprile, pricing & revenue management, itinerary & transportation VP at Costa Cruises, said the deal gives the cooperation with La Romana “a stable framework for the next decade,” allowing ships, flights and shoreside services to be coordinated “more effectively, for the benefit of our guests and travel partners,” Seatrade reported.
Costa Fascinosa to Sail Caribbean in 2026-27
The deal comes as Costa prepares for its 2026-27 winter Caribbean season, with Costa Fascinosa offering two distinct seven-night itineraries from La Romana.
The sailings can also be combined into a 14-night vacation, giving travel advisors additional flexibility when planning longer Caribbean getaways for their clients.
The Antilles Collection itinerary features calls in Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Guadeloupe and Tortola.
Meanwhile, the Caribbean Heart itinerary visits Catalina Island, Cabo Rojo, Samaná and Turks & Caicos.
Both itineraries also feature Costa’s signature Sea Destinations experiences, including Caribbean Sea Darkest Spot, Guadeloupe Bay and Catalina Bay.
