COSTA CROCIERE is the leading cruise company in Italy and Europe. Costa boasts sixty years of tradition in Italian cruise holidays and is the first international company authorized to operate in China, departing from Chinese ports. Costa has the biggest and the most modern fleet of all European cruise companies: 12 ships with a capacity of 23,200 guests in double occupancy cabins. Another 5 ships are currently on order and are foreseen to be delivered within 2012. The Costa fleet will therefore reach a total number of 17 ships and a total passenger capacity of about 36,800 (in double occupancy cabins) Costa Crociere S.p.A. is part of Carnival Corporation & plc, world leader in the cruise industry, and a member of the prestigious World's Leading Cruise Lines, an association of the world's most important cruise companies.
You’ll find that a Costa Cruise ship is a floating resort offering every comfort, convenience and amenity that one could imagine. You can lie back and be completely pampered. Or you can go non-stop enjoying one great show after another -- dine like never before -- try your luck in the lively casino -- or dance the night away to the pulsating beat in the disco. Offering you all the stylish features and modern conveniences you need to feel at home while on holiday, the standard of accommodation and service is excellent on all ships and across all categories. In addition there’s: complimentary continental breakfast served in your cabin; your cabin steward is ‘at your service’ and his name will be clearly displayed in your cabin; there’s Satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, 24 hour room service and mini bar (extra charges apply)
The magic of Costa's exclusive à la carte Club Restaurants derives from the elegance and luxury of the environment they have created. Indulge in an exceptional gastronomic experience, based on great taste and authenticity. Costa Cruises has a new partnership with world renowned Italian Chef Ettore Bocchia. Executive Chef at the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio on Lake Como, which was awarded 1 Michelin star in 2005, he is also the creator of the revolutionary molecular cooking. In the scope of this partnership with Ettore Bocchia, Costa Concordia and Costa Serena à la carte Restaurants and Samsara Restaurants, will be under the direct supervision of this award-winning chef.
Costa Cruises is particularly child-friendly. Onboard there are menus, activities and a variety of entertainment designed to suit every family member from kids to grandparents. From Italian language classes to cooking classes to duty free boutiques and “aah la carte” body treatments, plus their youngest guests and their parents are invited to participate in the Costa Kids Programme. From pizza parties and pirate treasure hunts to face painting and masquerades, supervised activities like these are all in a day’s play for kids on board Costa. |
