COSTA CRUISES PRESENTS NEW ROUTES FOR WINTER 2020-2021
Following the resumption of cruises to Costa Deliziosa and Costa Diadema this month, Costa will be
gradually increase the number of ships that will begin sailing again, offering
cruises for sale to residents in Europe, in accordance with Italian regulation
government.
The Italian cruise line offers its most popular destinations in
Mediterranean and Canary Islands, as well as a World Cruise.
The debut of Costa Firenze in the Mediterranean is important news for winter 2020-2021.
Genoa, Italy (September 10, 2020) — Costa Cruises, Europe’s leading cruise line and part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), ready to sail in the winter season 2020-2021,
to provide amazing recreational opportunities. Following the recent announcement of
resuming its cruises starting this month on Costa Deliziosa and Costa Diadema,
the Italian company changed its routes from October 2020 to March 2021 with a gradual
return of more and more ships, always offering increased safety, thanks to
new medical procedures.
Costa cruises in the winter season 2020-2021 will be open to European citizens living in
countries included in the decree of the Italian government*, while the limit is only for
Italians are confirmed in September for the first three departures of Costa Deliziosa (6, 13, 20
September) and the first departure to Costa Diadema (September 19). Details and sales opening
new winter routes will soon be available on the company’s website and in tourism
agencies. Costa works with national governments and local authorities to
offer a safe and positive experience for all its guests through efficient
implementation of the Costa security protocol in all directions.
Important news will be the debut of the new ship Costa Firenze, built at the Fincantieri shipyard in
Marghera (Venice), reflecting the inimitable Italian taste, with a design inspired by
the beauty of Renaissance Florence. Starting December 27th, guests will be able to discover this
latest generation ship during an exquisite week-long holiday in the Mediterranean, visiting
Savona, La Spezia, Naples, Valencia, Barcelona and Marseille.
A week-long Costa Deliziosa itinerary from Trieste to rediscover the best of Italy,
will also be available to European residents on September 27 and October 4. Starting October 10th Costa
Deliziosa will be sailing on a week-long cruise from Trieste to Greece.
Costa’s offer in the Mediterranean will be further expanded with a flagship
Costa Smeralda, the first Costa ship to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG), which
scheduled to depart on October 10 from Savona on routes in the Western Mediterranean. Starting from
November, Costa Diadema will offer you two wonderful trips: a 12-day itinerary for
Canary Islands and a 14-day itinerary to explore Egypt and Greece. Around the world cruise
also confirmed for Costa Deliziosa with departure on January 3, 2021.
In addition to the itineraries listed in this post, all other cruises scheduled since October
2020 to March 2021 are cancelled. Costa is currently informing guests and travel agents that
affected by these changes. They will be guaranteed new protection in accordance with
current legislation. Costa Favolosa Caribbean cruises are also excluded from
number of cancellations; the company will provide information about these cruises as soon as possible.
To ensure the latest health safety procedures for guests, crew and locals
destinations, Costa’s safety protocol will be implemented on cruises for the winter season 2020-21
years. The Costa Safety Protocol is a comprehensive procedure in response to
the situation with COVID-19, relating to all aspects of cruise activities, both on board and on
shore. Routine activities include antigen swabs for all guests before
boarding and safe shore excursions. Created with the support of a group of independent
Scientific public health experts respond to Costa safety protocol
requirements of medical protocols defined by the Italian government and European ones
authorities, and even surpasses them. The protocol will be continually updated based on changes
situation and medical knowledge.
*In September to Costa Deliziosa the first three departures (6, 13, 20 September) and the first departure to Costa
Diadema (September 19) is for Italian resident guests only. Starting September 27, 2020,
cruises will also be on sale to residents of European countries included in Paragraph 20 of the Decree of the Italian Prime Minister of September 7, List A and List B, namely: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Hungary,
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK. If new ones are published
government regulations or regulations on this matter, Costa will immediately adapt its
rules and will inform its clients about this.
