Costa Cruises has 12 ships in service worldwide. The company has a rich history and was formerly known as Linea C. Based in Italy, Costa Cruises is now owned by the Carnival Corporation.
They offer diverse itineraries that literally touch every cover the globe.
The fleet retains a decidedly Italian feel that has developed a reputation for service and quality amongst its growing and loyal customer base. More well known to Europeans, Costa Cruises is making inroads in the North American market.
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Costa Luminosa entered service in 2009. The ship is 965 feet in length and has 12 passenger decks. With a capacity of 2260, the ship has roughly 2.5 passengers per crew member. The ship has many new amenities, including a Grand Prix Race Car simulator.
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Costa Luminosa spends the Summer months cruising to Northern Europe, the Baltics, and Russia with departures from Amsterdam. Other interesting itineraries include 7-Night Persian Gulf cruises from Dubai with stops in Muscat, Oman, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.
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Costa Luminosa offers passengers a diverse menu of shore excursions based three levels of entertainment: Easy, Moderate and Hard. Shore excursions can be reserved via Costa Cruise's website three days after travelers have paid a deposit.
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Costa Luminosa has 1130 cabins onboard. You can choose from an Inside, Outside, Verandah or Suite. When selecting a cabin, make sure you know which public areas are near, above and below your cabin. Everyone's tastes are different, but it's best not to be surprised when you get onboard.
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Costa Cruises does not allow guests to bring their own alcoholic beverages (wine, spirits, beer, etc.) onboard the ship. Alcohol purchased Costa Luminosa's duty free or in port will be held until the end of your cruise. A reminder, the legal drinking age onboard the ship is 21 years of age for cruises departing from U.S. ports and 18 years of age for cruises departing non U.S. ports.
Costa Luminosa offers a wide variety of dining options onboard. From casual to elegant, we have been told that the cuisine on Costa Cruises is good. Whatever your preference, there is a lot to choose from on the menu.
Costa Luminosa features more than a dozen bars & lounges. Whether you are looking for a quiet drink or a place to meet up with friends for the evening, the choices are extensive. Here are some of the most popular spots onboard the ship:
Costa Luminosa's main entertainment venue is the three-level Phoenix Theater. Typically, there are two seatings for the theatrical, musical or comedic productions each evening. You will find additional live entertainment in the bars & lounges onboard.
Costa Luminosa's Vega Casino is open while the ship is "At Sea." You will find popular games, including Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Slot Machines and Three Card Poker. Like most cruise lines, Costa offers a casino loyalty program. Typically, there will be Slot tournaments while you are onboard.
Costa Luminosa has three swimming pools onboard, including one with a retractable roof and the Squok pool for children. Costa Luminosa has four hot tubs, spacious decks with comfortable lounge chairs and two pool bars.
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Costa Luminosa has a large fitness facility. You can exercise on elliptical trainers, treadmills and stationary bikes. There are also weight training machines and free-weights available. They also offer a number of classes.
Costa Luminosa's Samsara Spa Wellness Center is located at the forward end of the Giada Deck. They offer a wide variety of spa & wellness treatments onboard. If you have already sailed on this ship, Liquid Atlas would like to hear from you.