Costa Cruises boosts Asian capacity
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Hong Kong (April 8, 2010) - The iconic yellow funnel will grace the Victoria Harbour on April 24 as Costa Cruises, Europe’s leading cruise company, prepares to increase passenger capacity in Asia with the arrival of Costa Romantica, the ship of romance.
Costa Romantica, a 53,000 gross-tonnage ship with a guest capacity of 1,697, will operate 30 cruises that depart from Singapore, Tianjin and Shanghai to the finest cities of Asia during the remaining part of year 2010, giving the possibility to over 50,000 additional Costa guests to join her unique itineraries between April 17 and November 20, 2010 to various culturally rich journeys to ports of call in Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.
“The arrival of Costa Romantica in Hong Kong reinforces our ongoing commitment to Asia’s cruise industry. We strongly believe in the potential of the region and will further develop the markets in order to make cruising a popular holiday choice for Asian travellers,” said Dario Rustico, Sales and Marketing Director of Costa Cruises’ Pacific Asia Operations.
Costa Cruises will have a total of 97 sailings available in Asia during 2010 with three ships operating in the area. After her first visit to Hong Kong, Costa Romantica will be stationed in Asia to replace Costa Allegra. Costa Romantica has 678 cabins including 24 suites and 10 grand suites with private balconies.
Guests can enjoy a panoramic view from the large windows and embrace the sun on the sophisticated pool deck that accommodates two swimming pools and four Jacuzzis. Costa Romantica also offers an authentic Italian cruising experience where guests can enjoy exquisite Italian gourmet cuisine at the three restaurants or participate in onboard activities such as Italian cooking classes, Italian language classes, just to name a few.
“We want Costa Romantica to be the perfect place for our guests to find or rediscover romance during their cruising experience,” Mr. Rustico added.
Honeymoon couples can take advantage of Costa’s Special Honeymoon Voyage package, priced from just HK$ 5,6861, on a journey from Shanghai to Japan and Korea between the end of August and early October, to celebrate their love on the ship of romance.
Contemporary furnishings, relaxing colours and goddess-like statues reflect Costa Romantica’s elegance and charm. The more active-inclined guests can also satisfy their needs on Costa Romantica as she houses a fitness centre, an outdoor jogging track, and a disco.
Costa Romantica is currently making its eastbound journey from Mauritius after completing its Indian Ocean itineraries. A ceremonial event is scheduled on April 24, upon the ship’s arrival in Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit www.costacruisesasia.com. This price does not include port charges, visa expenses, shore excursions, service charge and other expenses.
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