Carnival Corporation ships’ Wi-Fi to become more reliable with SpaceX’s Starlink
Your next cruise may offer a faster and smoother internet connection. Carnival company is bringing on SpaceX’s Starling for faster service, greater capacity, and more reliable Wi-Fi to their ships.
Real Housewives of New Jersey sail on the new Costa Deliziosa
On this week’s episode of Bravo’s popular The Real Housewives of New Jersey series, the stars of the show said “ciao” to the Garden State and “buongiorno” to Italy aboard Costa’s newest ship, the Costa Deliziosa. Last February, the famous Italian American housewives were among the first guests to sail on the Italian...
Onboard: Italy meets the Tropics aboard Costa Atlantica
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is aboard Costa Atlantica this week as she sails an Eastern Caribbean itinerary. Here’s his latest dispatch: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Wednesday Jan. 6, 2010 — A storied Italian cruise line has brought a mega-sized old-world party to a region renowned for celebrations. The 2,114-passenger Costa...
Follow us aboard the Costa Atlantica
We’ll be boarding the Costa Atlantica tomorrow for a 7-day cruise and will be reporting here and on Twitter during the week. Be sure to check back for our latest updates. A full review of the ship will follow in the next few weeks....
Names chosen for Costa’s two new 2011 and 2012 ships
After more than 16,000 suggestions from more than 40,000 travel agents and fans around the world, the names of the 16th and 17th ships in the Costa fleet have been selected. The two sister ships, set to debut in 2011 and 2012, will be named the Costa Favolosa and Costa Fascinosa. The selections were chosen …...
Cruise Guide: Costa touts Italian heritage
By Michael Coleman Guests aboard two Costa Cruises’ ships will not have to cross the pond to enjoy “love, laughter and la dolce vita” this winter. Italy is coming to the Caribbean. The European brand is offering “Italy in the Tropics” complete with some of the best deals in the line’s 60-year history aboard Costa …...
Costa to hold first ever duel christening for Luminosa and Pacifica
On June 5, Costa Cruise Line, will give a glamorous “benvenuto” to its two newest ships on one historic night. During this special celebration, the Italian cruise line will host the first ever dual inaugural as it christens the Costa Luminosa – The Ship of Light – and Costa Pacifica – The Ship of Sound....
Costa offering an exclusive wine
Costa Cruise Line has teamed up with another venerable Italian brand, Aneri Wines, to bring one of its most exclusive wines to sea. A select number of 133 bottles of a 2003 Amarone 2003, which was a top year of production for this red, full-bodied wine, are available on each Costa ship. Each 750 ml …...
Book Costa and stay free at Planet Hollywood
Throughout March, guests who book a European cruise with Costa will automatically receive a two-night complimentary stay at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, based on availability from Sunday through Thursday. The offer is valid on all FIT sailings booked in March 2009 on seven- to 14-night Europe sailings that depart in...
Win a cruise with the Costa Culinary Contest
Costa is unrolling a new “Buon Appetito” culinary contest for past guests to submit their favorite Costa dining experience....