We believe in the transformative power of volunteering: a wave of energy that makes a difference.
Volunteering and social cohesion
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The beating heart of the projects of the Costa Crociere Foundation are its partners aboard and ashore; passionate volunteers and generous allies. Thanks to their time, awareness and concrete engagement, our social and environmental activities come alive and continue to grow, delivering shared value to communities.
Every year, the involvement of all our supporters gives rise to several campaigns that have great impact and meaning, this is a valuable resource that backs our activities and adds value through positive energy, making our journey more extraordinary every day.
Volunteering equals team, goal, impact. It is a tangible way to express our values, build trusted relationships and shape an open, inclusive and supportive corporate culture capable of responding to the community’s real needs.
Genoa is our home, where it all began: from here, we have broadened our horizons.
Today, we are present in many European cities and places we encountered along our routes. With each passing year, the wave of solidarity grows bigger, stronger and more participatory.
AREAS OF ACTIVITY

- The value of giving oneself
Every volunteering action deepens the bond between people and has an impact that reaches beyond the aid: it creates awareness, empathy and a culture of shared solidarity.
- Together for the common good
Costa's volunteers engage with not-for-profit organisations and enterprises, donating time and skills in support of social projects benefitting the community.
- Volunteers for the planet
Through cleanup and environmental campaigns, our volunteers help reduce pollution and protect biodiversity, conserving the beauty and health of the planet.
December 2025
... and now in Italy!The Volunteering Wave ended in Genoa, with over 50 volunteers assembling Christmas packages to be distributed to families in Valpolcevera, with the assistance of San Benedetto and Rete Ricibo.
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December 2025
The Wave reaches SpainOur wave of solidarity arrived in Spain: with enthusiasm and teamwork, our partners prepared food parcels that had a real impact on the neediest. Gracias, team España!
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November 2025
Austrian Christmas WaveThe Volunteering Wave kicked off in Austria: Costa's teams assembled food parcels for local not-for-profit organisations. A kind action with tangible outcomes.
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September 2025
Bisbuoni solidarity biscuitsCommunity-based weekend: to raise funds against food insecurity, Costa volunteers participated in Save the Children's Biscotti Bisbuoni. Thanks to all for your hard work!
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June 2025
World Oceans Day in CataniaOn World Oceans Day, we participated in a beach cleanup in Catania alongside 36 volunteers, collecting 6 kg of litter comprised of plastic, bottles and netting.
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December 2024
Holidays in the soup kitchenDuring the Christmas holidays, Costa's volunteers assisted Sant'Egidio in Genoa by preparing food parcels, setting up soup kitchens, delivering baskets and serving hot meals.
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December 2024
A wave of solidarityDuring the Christmas holidays, Costa's volunteers assisted Sant'Egidio in Genoa by preparing food parcels, setting up soup kitchens, delivering baskets and serving hot meals.
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December 2024
Christmas Volunteering WaveFor the Christmas Volunteering Wave, Costa's volunteers assembled 200 food parcels for families supported by the Ricibo network.
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September 2024
World Cleanup DayFor World Cleanup Day, we went to the Ligurian beaches with our partners and the Guardians of the Coast to do more beach cleanup days.
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Giugno 2024
Guardiani per il World Oceans DayCon 317 partecipanti abbiamo raccolto oltre 1000 kg di rifiuti in tre giornate di beach cleaning lungo le coste italiane.
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April 2024
Beach cleanup for the seaDuring two beach cleanup events, on National Day of the Sea, we collected 28 bags and 120 kg of waste in Genoa and Civitavecchia.
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November 2024
In pharmacy for childrenAlongside Costa's volunteers, we participated in the twelfth edition of In Farmacia per i Bambini to raise awareness about prevention and to collect paediatric drugs and products for vulnerable families.
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- Food Assistance
We support social inclusion to ensure the most vulnerable have access to food.
- Material assistance
We repurpose unused items to support the most disadvantaged communities.
- Marine Biodiversity Education
We raise awareness among the youngest generation about caring for and conserving the marine environment.
