Costa Cruises is the largest Italian group in Tourism and the #1 cruise company in Europe, which boasts 60 years of history. In 2008 Costa Cruises carried a total of about 1,200,000 guests, a record for the European cruise industry. “Cruising Italian Style” offers the sophisticated elegance of European vacation with the fun and spirit of Italian heritage and flavours. Now, it carries more multi-national cruise passengers than most of other cruise line. The launching of Costa Luminousa in June 2009 and Costa Delizioza in February 2010 provides a more upmarket cruise experience in Italian style. By 2012 the Costa fleet will be 17 strong with total guest capacity of approximately 46,400. All of the vessels fly the Italian flag and sail each year to 250 destinations in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, the Caribbean, South America, the United Arab Emirates, the Far East and the Indian Ocean.

Costa Cruises is also an official partner of the W.W.F. Italy for the protection of the marine ecoregions of the Mediterranean, the Greater Antilles and Brazil.

Features

• Room size starts from 140 square feet in older ships, 175 square feet in new ships
• 2 seating dinner with traditional dress code – formal or semi-formal
• Specialty restaurant operated by Michelin starred chef – Ettore Bocchia’s innovative “gastro-molecular cuisine” offers a unique gastronomical experience
• 24 hours room service
• Opulent casino, Vegas-style shows, and night music
• A variety of onboard entertainment – F1 simulator, 4-D cinemas, mini golf etc.
• Fitness facility, library and card room
• Samsara Spa – Voted the Best Spa at sea, one of the largest health and wellness center at sea
• Art and architecture are an important part of the Costa experience; all ships feature millions of dollars in original artwork, sculptures and hand-crafted furnishings

Itineraries

Costa features one of cruise industry’s most comprehensive and diverse selection of European itineraries. Sailing Mediterranean all-year round includes covers Eastern and Western Mediterranean, Western Europe and the Baltic. During winter seasons, there are 7 nights Middle East sailings around the Persian Gulf, 14 nights Africa and Madagascar, South America and the Caribbean. Besides, it has positioned Costa Classica and Costa Romantica year-round in Asia, offering 5 nights to 2 weeks itinerary sailing Hong Kong to Singapore or China, Korea & Japan.