At 132,500 gross tons and carrying 4,947 passengers, Costa Diadema will be the largest ship flying the Italian flag. Delivery is set for October 2014.
Photos courtesy of Costa Crociere
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Costa Diadema Passes Construction Milestones
Costa Diadema is under construction for Carnival's Italian brand at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Italy), and the ship recently passed two symbolic milestones in its construction. The first was on September 16 (2013) with the delivery and installation of the ship's funnel in Costa's iconic yellow and blue colors. That was followed last week (on September 30) by the installation of the block for the ship's bow which contains the ship's name.
At 132,500 gross tons and carrying 4,947 passengers, Costa Diadema will be the largest ship flying the Italian flag. Delivery is set for October 2014.
Photos courtesy of Costa Crociere
At 132,500 gross tons and carrying 4,947 passengers, Costa Diadema will be the largest ship flying the Italian flag. Delivery is set for October 2014.
Photos courtesy of Costa Crociere
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 2, 2013
* West Coast Storms Scramble Itineraries
Unusually strong storms in the Pacific Northwest have caused Holland America to modify the schedules of three ships as they were repositioning southward at the end of the Alaska season.
Oosterdam, Westerdam and Statendam all remained in port Sunday night and left at noon on Monday to resume their southbound journeys. The challenge than came in how to handle their late arrivals at the ports in California.
* More Remains Found at Costa Concordia
Divers have found more human remains alongside the sunken Costa Concordia.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Ruby Princess breaking its mooring lines and drifting into the harbor ... Ushuaia warning their local law will be enforced again this year ... and Holland America expanding at Denali.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Unusually strong storms in the Pacific Northwest have caused Holland America to modify the schedules of three ships as they were repositioning southward at the end of the Alaska season.
Oosterdam, Westerdam and Statendam all remained in port Sunday night and left at noon on Monday to resume their southbound journeys. The challenge than came in how to handle their late arrivals at the ports in California.
* More Remains Found at Costa Concordia
Divers have found more human remains alongside the sunken Costa Concordia.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Ruby Princess breaking its mooring lines and drifting into the harbor ... Ushuaia warning their local law will be enforced again this year ... and Holland America expanding at Denali.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 1, 2013
* Key West Votes “No” on Cruise Ships
Key West voters today voted not to ask the Army Corps of Engineers to do a study on widening the ship channel into the city’s port.
That will eventually limit the port’s ability to receive most cruise ships operating in the Caribbean market.
* Costa Has New Winter Gulf Program
This winter Costa will be sailing a new Emirates itinerary with a newly refurbished ship. The ship will also be new to Costa. That ship is currently sailing as Iberocruceros’ Grand Mistral.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Rendering courtesy of Costa Crociere
Key West voters today voted not to ask the Army Corps of Engineers to do a study on widening the ship channel into the city’s port.
That will eventually limit the port’s ability to receive most cruise ships operating in the Caribbean market.
* Costa Has New Winter Gulf Program
This winter Costa will be sailing a new Emirates itinerary with a newly refurbished ship. The ship will also be new to Costa. That ship is currently sailing as Iberocruceros’ Grand Mistral.
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| Costa neoRiviera in Costa livery |
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Rendering courtesy of Costa Crociere
Monday, September 30, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for September 30, 2013
* The Paperless World Didn’t Last Long
By the first of the year, you’ll be able to get something you haven’t been able to get for five years. That’s right; Carnival Cruise Lines is going to start printing their colorful fleet brochures again.
The about-face comes at the request of travel agents who told Carnival in an online survey that they find brochures essential to selling the brand.
* Living the Diva Life
MSC hasn’t really kept it a secret. MSC Divina is coming to Miami year round beginning November 20. Now you could be on the inaugural cruise for free.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
By the first of the year, you’ll be able to get something you haven’t been able to get for five years. That’s right; Carnival Cruise Lines is going to start printing their colorful fleet brochures again.
The about-face comes at the request of travel agents who told Carnival in an online survey that they find brochures essential to selling the brand.
* Living the Diva Life
MSC hasn’t really kept it a secret. MSC Divina is coming to Miami year round beginning November 20. Now you could be on the inaugural cruise for free.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Costa Group Taps AIDA Communications VP
Hansjoerg Kunze new Vice President Communication & Sustainibility of Costa Crociere S.P.A.
Genoa, September 30th 2013 - Beginning from October 1st, Hansjoerg Kunze will take the responsibility as Vice President Communication & Sustainability of Costa Crociere S.p.A including the brands Costa Crociere, Aida and Iberocruceros. He will replace Mina Piccinini, who has decided to leave the Company for personal reasons.
Hansjoerg Kunze, professional journalist, has 9 years of experience in the cruising industry, having joined AIDA Cruises - the leading cruise company in Germany - in 2004 where he currently is Vice President PR & Communication.
Kunze’s appointment reflects the strategy of closer cooperation between the different brands of the Costa Group. He reports directly to Michael Thamm, CEO of Costa Crociere S.p.A.
Costa Crociere would like to thank Mina Piccinini for the commitment and professionalism she has demonstrated in enhancing the Company corporate reputation, especially on the occasion of the recent Concordia parbuckling operation and wishes Mina all the best for her personal life and her professional future.
Source: Costa Crociere
Genoa, September 30th 2013 - Beginning from October 1st, Hansjoerg Kunze will take the responsibility as Vice President Communication & Sustainability of Costa Crociere S.p.A including the brands Costa Crociere, Aida and Iberocruceros. He will replace Mina Piccinini, who has decided to leave the Company for personal reasons.
Hansjoerg Kunze, professional journalist, has 9 years of experience in the cruising industry, having joined AIDA Cruises - the leading cruise company in Germany - in 2004 where he currently is Vice President PR & Communication.
Kunze’s appointment reflects the strategy of closer cooperation between the different brands of the Costa Group. He reports directly to Michael Thamm, CEO of Costa Crociere S.p.A.
Costa Crociere would like to thank Mina Piccinini for the commitment and professionalism she has demonstrated in enhancing the Company corporate reputation, especially on the occasion of the recent Concordia parbuckling operation and wishes Mina all the best for her personal life and her professional future.
Source: Costa Crociere
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