Costa Cruises

Description

Costa Crociere S.p.A. is an Italian company based in Genoa. The brands Costa Crociere, AIDA Cruises and Iberocruceros belong to Costa Crociere S.p.A. and include a total of 19 ships in active service and 10 on order. All ships fly the Italian flag and operate in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, the United Arab Emirates, the Far East and the Indian Ocean. Costa Crociere S.p.A. is part of Carnival Corporation & plc, world leader in the cruise industry, and is a member of the prestigious World's Leading Cruise Lines, an association of the world's most important cruise companies.

Ships

Costa Allegra
Launched:	1st January 1992
Tonnage:	28,430
Length:	616 Feet
Total Crew:	400
Occupancy:	1,072
Rating:	3 Stars
Costa Allegra's panoramic windows create a sense of light and give a unique window on the world. A stunning wall of glass provides the Flamenco ballroom and Montmartre restaurant with magnificent horizon-wide sea views. Inside, the style is contemporary – bright colours blend with a cheerful decor, inspired by great painters such as Gaugin, Degas and Modigliani. And in the public areas, there is Piazetta Allegra, where friends meet to decide whether to make a dash for the Monte Carlo Casino, to have a drink in the Murano Bar, visit the theatre or go to the glass-domed Crystal Club Disco for dancing under the stars. For sun and sport, Costa Allegra has a well-equipped fitness centre surrounded by glass and outside, you will find a swimming pool and three Jacuzzis on the spacious sun deck.

Costa Atlantica
Launched:	7th January 2000
Tonnage:	84,000
Length:	959 Feet
Total Crew:	920
Occupancy:	2,112
Rating:	4 Stars
As tall as a 20 storey building and just under 300 metres long, Costa Atlantica has a surface area 20 times the size of the Olympic stadium in Rome. And just as impressive is the attention to detail throughout the ship. The names of the decks are inspired by the Italian film director Federico Fellini, with tributes to his art: from the entertaining “Dolce Vita” photos to the original sketches of the film by artist Milo Manara. On board the Atlantica cruise is the Caffè Florian,a faithful reproduction of the famous cafe in St Mark's Square in Venice. The Club Restaurant is particularly stunning, located in the highest part of the ship, under the glass ceiling with a view up to the sky, and connected to the lower deck by a glass staircase.

Costa Classica
Launched:	2nd February 1991
Tonnage:	53,000
Length:	718 Feet
Total Crew:	610
Occupancy:	1,494
Rating:	3 Stars
Elegant rooms, attention to detail and warm and relaxing colours make Costa Classica a very comfortable ship and one of the most loved ships in the fleet. Majestic and modern, you will be greeted by an amazing sculpture by the great artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. The Trattoria Buffet is a great place to eat al fresco on the beautiful terrace overlooking the sea, with a teak floor and a white canopy providing shade from the sun. The heart of social life onboard is Piazza Navona and the Puccini Ballroom – places to meet, dance and be entertained. For evening entertainment there is the Colosseo Theatre, on two decks, decorated with a mosaic based on the designs of Emilio Tadini.

Costa Concordia
Launched:	1st January 2006
Tonnage:	112,000
Length:	951 Feet
Total Crew:	1,100
Occupancy:	3,004
Rating:	4 Stars
This is the ship for fitness and relaxation. Completely innovative, this floating resort becomes an additional destination on your cruise. What makes it so special? To start with there is a fitness area on two decks, covering a total of almost 2000 m/2, with a swimming pool at its centre. The beautiful Samsara suites have direct access to the Spa. There are also four swimming pools, two with retractable glass roofs. Choose from 13 bars, including the Bar Sport. Over 500 cabins have balconies. The decks are spacious and panoramic. It is the largest and longest ship in the fleet. Its name symbolises peace and harmony among different people and pays homage to Europe and some of its important cities including Paris, Rome and London.

Costa Deliziosa
Launched:	1st February 2010
Tonnage:	92,600
Length:	964 Feet
Total Crew:	Unknown
Occupancy:	2,260
Rating:	4 Stars
Designed to fascinate, but also to satisfy every desire, Costa Deliziosa – the new diamond of the fleet - has been created to offer a unique sensory experience. Every detail on board the Costa Deliziosa is dedicated to the pleasure of the guests on board: from the furniture to the art collections, or the grand spa area to the mastery of the great chefs.

Costa Favolosa
Launched:	1st July 2011
Tonnage:	Unknown
Length:	0 Feet
Total Crew:	Unknown
Occupancy:	Unknown
Rating:	4 Stars
The new flagship of the Costa fleet will make you feel as though you’re in an enchanted castle that's sailing across the sea. You’ll find it’s the perfect combination of magical settings and the most advanced entertainment technology.

Costa Fortuna
Launched:	1st December 2003
Tonnage:	105,000
Length:	892 Feet
Total Crew:	1,000
Occupancy:	2,688
Rating:	4 Stars
An extremely comfortable and sophisticated Costa Cruise ship, inspired by the great Italian ocean liners of the past: ex, Vulcania, Conte di Savoia, Raffaello. Everything about the Costa Fortuna is dazzling, enchanting and entertaining. The Buffet Restaurant pays tribute to Christopher Columbus and navigation and extends outside around two pool decks. The stern pool can be enjoyed in all weather with its retractable glass roof. The main lido deck will astonish you with its exceptional space and design. And what about the spacious and well-equipped gym, with a whirlpool right in the middle? And if that was not enough, the sauna and steam room have views overlooking the sea.

Costa Luminosa
Launched:	1st December 2008
Tonnage:	92,600
Length:	964 Feet
Total Crew:	Unknown
Occupancy:	2,260
Rating:	4 Stars
A new star has appeared in the Costa firmament: Costa Luminosa, a ship dazzling with light. Elegant, sophisticated and fitted out with the most precious materials, Costa Luminosa is a real jewel. Wonder at its mother-of-pearl, ebony, noble hardwood and mosaic fittings. More cabins with private balconies, new sports facilities such as a roller-skating rink and golf simulator, and innovative entertainment areas, but that is not all,experience the exclusive Samsara Spa and the sliding glass roof that enables you to enjoy life on deck in the evenings.

Costa Magica
Launched:	1st January 2003
Tonnage:	105,000
Length:	892 Feet
Total Crew:	1,000
Occupancy:	2,688
Rating:	4 Stars
Costa Magica is a spectacular holiday destination. You will find the ambience and style of the public areas and swimming pools are inspired by some of the most beautiful places in Italy: Portofino,the Emerald Coast, Maratea, Bellagio. At the centre of social life on board Costa Magica is the golden Gran Bar Salento, with its huge windows on either side. The outer decks offer great views and plenty of activities to keep you busy; the elegant stern deck, with its swimming pool and two Jacuzzis, has a retractable cover so you can take a dip in the pool, whatever the weather. The prestigious Accademia di Brera in Milan has created a series of works of art on the theme of ‘Magic' that decorate the Costa Magica ship's stairways and some of the suites onboard.

Costa Marina
Launched:	1st July 1990
Tonnage:	25,441
Length:	571 Feet
Total Crew:	400
Occupancy:	1,005
Rating:	4 Stars
The Costa Marina has a unique continental look and style that offers a breathtaking view of the world. A glass enclosed roof spanning a three deck atrium cover. A slanted wall of glass, the surface of which a waterfall rushes to replenish a beautiful pool. A transparent dome that lets the sky pour into the nightclub by day and become a sea-going planetarium by night. A restaurant with wide-windowed views of the sea and a ceiling reminiscent of ancient Italian palaces. Every corner of the Costa Marina seems to bring the outdoors in, infusing this ship with an unexplainable energetic character.

Costa Mediterranea
Launched:	1st May 2003
Tonnage:	85,700
Length:	959 Feet
Total Crew:	902
Occupancy:	2,680
Rating:	4 Stars
Fun, colourful and bright, the Costa Mediterranea cruise will enchant you as soon as you enter the main Hall, with its panoramic glass lifts and sculptures of dancers. And up above, a glass ceiling with views of the sky. Costa Mediterranea is Italian elegance, refined in its details, with many works of art, inspired by the style of noble Italian palaces of the 16th and 17th centuries. The Argentieri Restaurant is particularly stunning, with its balcony and 139 works of art made of silver. And for those who love sport, there is a large and dazzling gym on three floors overlooking the sea, and a multi-purpose sports court on the top deck.

Costa Pacifica
Launched:	1st December 2008
Tonnage:	114,500
Length:	962 Feet
Total Crew:	Unknown
Occupancy:	Unknown
Rating:	4 Stars
Imagine the most thrilling music of all times and transfer it to a ship that encapsulates all that is best in Costa cruising. The result is Costa Pacifica, a combination of wonderful music and supreme elegance. The music, played and listened to in every public area on board, has inspired the ship's design, each area characterised by a different type of music. The secret of Costa Pacifica is simple: a unique compilation of the best offered by our four earlier ships: Serena, Concordia, Magica and Fortuna.

Costa Romantica
Launched:	1st November 2003
Tonnage:	53,049
Length:	718 Feet
Total Crew:	600
Occupancy:	1,779
Rating:	4 Stars
Costa Romantica is an elegant ship full of charm, with contemporary furnishings and relaxing colours. The large windows facing the sea give the ship a bright and panoramic feel. You will find sun, jogging and lots of fun on the outdoor decks, with swimming pools and sun terraces. Want to relax in a Jacuzzi while enjoying a spectacular view? Then go to the Capri Pool Lido. And on Biarritz Deck you will find a touch of French sophistication in the tall French wicker chairs. In the evening a favourite meeting place is the large bar in the foyer of the Theatre, where you can enjoy a drink with friends before going to see artists perform in one of our spectacular shows.

Costa Serena
Launched:	1st January 2007
Tonnage:	112,000
Length:	951 Feet
Total Crew:	1,100
Occupancy:	3,780
Rating:	4 Stars
Its name symbolises harmony and serenity. Costa Serena and her sister ship Costa Concordia, are the largest and longest ships in the fleet. The prestigious Samsara Spa spreads over two decks and will be haven of wellness and relaxation. The beautiful Samsara Suites have direct access to the Spa. There are over 500 cabins that will have balconies. Choose from 13 bars and 5 restaurants. There are 4 swimming pools, two with retractable glass roofs. The decks are spacious and panoramic, and the stylish public areas are designed with your comfort and relaxation in mind.

Costa Victoria
Launched:	1st June 2001
Tonnage:	74,000
Length:	671 Feet
Total Crew:	800
Occupancy:	1,928
Rating:	4 Stars
Costa Victoria is a truly stylish ship that has been recently renovated to include new features; balconies have been added to many of the outside cabins and the terraced area of the Buffet has been widened to create two new panoramic walks on deck 11. Elegant and sophisticated, this ship stands out for its modern design, fine details and works of art. The Concorde Plaza situated on Carmen deck is particularly attractive, surrounded by panoramic windows overlooking the sea, which lights up at night with live music and dancing. The Bar Capriccio is very welcoming, with spectacular mosaic walls by Emilio Tadini and the chic and original Fitness Centre boasts a beautiful indoor pool.

Further Information

Buon appetito!
In Italy, dining is always a celebration which explains Costa's superb cuisine. Meal times are important; it is essential to have a pleasant environment, the right company and a smiling, attentive waiter nearby plus good quality wines to challenge connoisseurs! All of this is possible on a Costa cruise: enjoy breakfasts and lunches in the relaxing atmosphere of the ship’s buffet. With fresh pasta, authentic Italian meals and more, you can choose to dine indoors or al fresco. The main restaurant is the place to meet in a formal setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Choose from early or late sitting to enjoy traditional Italian cuisine, recipes of international style and meals inspired by the places visited.

For the health conscious, the Spa menu offers low fat, low carbohydrate, low calorie and low cholesterol courses. Available daily in the traditional restaurant during lunch and dinner. Caesar salads, fresh fruit, made to order sandwiches and tempting desserts are all just a phone call away with Costa’s 24hour room service. And what would an Italian style cuisine be without authentic Italian pizza?

For alternative dining, you can indulge with a sumptuous menu, fine wines and exquisite preparation in one of the speciality restaurants.

Family fun guaranteed!
Cruising Italian Style is great fun for our younger guests! And parents can relax knowing that their children are under the supervision of our qualified team of staff and in the company of Squok, our Fun @ Sea mascot.

Fun @ Sea is the special onboard programme for all our young cruisers and every day the Fun @ Sea newsletter lists all the normal daily activities plus special themed dinners. And every afternoon a snack is served in a reserved area of the Buffet restaurant. ‘Kids Club’ gives 3-6 year olds lots of fun with arts and crafts, story time and a kids own fancy dress party.

Junior Club is the perfect hideout for 7-12 year olds with treasure hunts, mini water Olympics competition, plus junior aerobics and jogging. Teenagers can also have fun on a family holiday with Teen Club for 13-17 year olds. We have sports and fitness activities, games and tournaments, percussion lessons, micro magic and music at the popular ‘Rock Hour’ in the disco.

Family accommodation is available on most ships with cabins to accommodate up to four people, and on many ships we offer a choice of interconnecting cabins for larger family groups.

Festive nights
Nights on board are full of entertainment and surprises. Choose between the theatre or casino, a cafe with live music or a quiet lounge where you can enjoy an espresso after your meal – it is up to you.

Every night after dinner, international artists perform a live show in our elegant onboard theatre. The ‘Today’ daily programme will tell you what is on each night: variety show, cabaret, or musical spectacular, even aerobics or magicians. Have a drink in fine company at one of the many bars or take a moonlit stroll on deck under the stars.

One of the greatest attractions is the casino, with all its temptations. Sparkling and full of lights, it is a space where you can try your luck on the roulette wheel, blackjack tables or slot machines, luring you in with the tinkling of their chips. If you enjoy other sounds you will find your preferred choice of music in one of the lounges: Latin American, easy listening? There is something for everyone.

The disco is open for you to dance the night away and our dancers will entertain you with themed evenings to make it even more electrifying.

Holidays with freedom
Welcome to Cruising Italian Style, a holiday at sea offering you an endless choice of opportunities, both on board ship and ashore. You can have as much freedom as you want on a Costa cruise holiday, because you can tailor your holiday to suit you. Enjoy the freedom to spend your morning relaxing on board, from early morning tea in bed to lazing on a deckchair in the sun then losing yourself in the spa and the freedom to step ashore at the next exciting destination to see the sights or perhaps do some shopping.

You are free to start your day with a leisurely breakfast in your cabin, in the restaurant and buffet or al fresco. There is freedom to create a holiday which is entertaining, relaxing or cultural, or even all three! You have freedom to do as much or as little as you choose, all you have to do is decide just what you want from your cruise holiday.

And it is also great value for money, with so much included in you holiday price – from welcome aboard pizza and ice cream to a wide variety of activities from learning the language of love to Italian cooking classes!

The Spa – an oasis at sea
Well-being, beauty and harmony. Onboard our ships you can have an hour, a day or even a whole week dedicated to pampering yourself. With many different treatments on offer there is something for everyone. A cruise holiday is already a deep revitalising experience, far away from the stress and strain of everyday life, immersed in a landscape between the sea and sky. And to this you can add an individual spa programme created onboard. Our highly trained professionals can recommend a single treatment or a combination together with some exercise or sports activity.

Our fitness centre is an oasis of serenity, and it is included with the cruise price together with sauna and Turkish bath, ideal for eliminating toxins and toning the body. And, also available to all the guests are the large Jacuzzis and a choice of swimming pools filled with seawater. For those who crave a more complete experience, there are Spa packages, with refined and innovative revitalising treatments from Steiner, based on natural products, such as thallasso-therapy, aromatherapy, facials, manicures and Indian massage.

The active life!
You can visit the gym onboard every ship from 7am in the morning until 8pm at night. Featuring the most modern TechnoGym equipment, our philosophy is to create the ideal place to improve your general well-being and quality of life. A holiday is the ideal time to begin a new physical routine or to start some exercise, when you can be given expert instruction. And with the innovative TechnoGym Systems, you will be able to see how many calories you have burnt during the holiday.

Early-riser walks, muscle warm-ups, stretch and tone, G.A.G (legs, bums and tums), aerobic dancing, deckchair gym, stretch classes – enjoy the great feeling of keep fit in the open air, out on the decks, or in the gym under the guidance of the instructors. A real highlight is the aqua gym exercises held in the swimming pool – it is free and fun to take part in and you will enjoy the company of others.

In every gym there is an instructor available for personal training or to teach you the basics of Yoga with first-timer relaxation exercises. These extra services can be charged to you onboard account.

Your island of comfort
Comfortable, welcoming, well furnished and well equipped, your cabin offers all the facilities and amenities of a modern hotel room, plus the fascination that comes with being on board a ship. You will find that each cabin is spacious and airy with an intimate and pleasant atmosphere, which immediately helps you to relax. All cabins have private bathrooms with shower and toilet (some have a Jacuzzi bath), air conditioning, a telephone which allows you to make international calls, TV, music channels, a personal safe and a hairdryer. And, on our larger ships many cabins have a private balcony overlooking the sea.

You will enjoy comfort and convenience beyond comparison, especially when you can have breakfast brought to your cabin each morning. Our complimentary ‘breakfast in your cabin’ service, is offered to every guest, on every ship. When you arrive in your cabin you will find the name of your cabin steward, who you can always count on to take care of your every need, and there is room service 24 hours a day.

On your cabin TV, in addition to various programme channels and films, you can follow the ship’s route, view weather information and see the view from the web cams at the front and rear of the ship.

Cruises