A European vacation is more affordable with Costa Cruises’ “Kids Free” spring and summer promotion that lets families of four sail for the price of two guests. With Kids Free, junior cruisers ages 17 and under only pay government taxes and fees as the third or fourth guest in a cabin on select sailings through July. In addition to the Kids Free offer, special low rates are available on select Mediterranean and northern Europe departures from now …
In less than week, Costa Mediterranea will say “arrivederci” to the Port of Miami and head home to Italy. The 19-day crossing will end Costa’s winter here, sailing eastern and western itineraries from Miami. The ship’s lavish statuary (lots of gilt and marble) and a dramatic 11-story atrium represent 18th and 19th century piazzas – luxurious, beautiful and, may I say it, slightly over the top. And while Costa ships sail with a huge number of European …
Dec. 10, 2012 — The first block of the hull was laid today at Fincantieri’s Marghera, Italy, shipyard forming the central part of Costa Diadema, the future flagship of Costa Cruises. Diadema in Italian means “tiara” and the name was selected for the new ship that will serve as the crown jewel and flagship of the Costa Cruises fleet. Today’s ceremony was attended by Costa Crociere S.p.A. Chief Executive Officer Michael Thamm and President Gianni Onorato, with …
Last of a series Trieste is a quite beautiful, marvelous, historic port of call. I first visited Trieste about six years ago and found its history absolutely amazing and loved the brightness of the city, the warm shopkeepers and lovely architecture. Like Koper, Slovenia, Trieste has changed hands many times. Set between the Adriatic and Italy’s border with Slovenia, Trieste has suffered collateral damage through history as the point where Germanic, Latin and Slavic cultures met – …
Costa Cruises plans to position a second cruise ship in Asia beginning in May 2013. Currently, the line operates the 2,394-guest Costa Victoria in Asia and will start sailing from Shanghai May 18, 2012. Costa Victoria replaces the 1,680-guest Costa Classica, which has been repositioned to the Mediterranean. In May 2013 the 2,680-guest Costa Atlantica also will be deployed in the region, giving Costa a combined total guest capacity of 5,074 — a 67 percent increase. With …
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