COSTA SMERALDA
Costa
Excellence Class
On September 6, 2017, was the vessel's steel-cutting ceremony held at Meyer Turku shipyard in Perno Finland. The Smeralda ship was scheduled for delivery in October 2019, with a sistership following in 2021.
In February 2018, the shipbuilder Meyer Turku contracted ALMACO Group to supply the liner's galley equipment. This deal was the company's first contract with Costa Cruises and also its largest cruise ship galley equipment order. ALMACO Group is a full-service provider of marine vessel cabins (passengers and crew living quarters), wet units, galleys (kitchens), provision stores.
Liner's namesakes are the cruiseferry ship Cruise Smeralda (1997, GRIMALDI LINES) and MV Esmeralda (1979-built riverboat). Cruise ship's decks are named after famous Italian cities - from Palermo (deck 4) to Trieste (deck 20), The “heart” of the liner is "Colosseo" - midship show lounge (on 3 levels) featuring large LED screens on its walls and dome. Also new for the fleet is Costa Design Museum - sized 400 m2 and curated by Matteo Vercelloni (Italian designer and architect).
On July 4, 2018, at Meyer Turku was held the traditional coin ceremony, during which commemorative coins were positioned along the keel for good fortune. Ceremony's godmother was Elisabetta Moraci (28-year-old, serving Costa Cruises as Second Deck Officer). Ship's launch (float-out from drydock) was on March 15, 2019. The launch ceremony was attended by Neil Palomba (Costa Cruises President) and Jan Meyer (Meyer Turku's CEO). The christening ceremony is scheduled for October 22, 2019, to be held in Port Rotterdam (Holland).
Approximate size: 13.1 square metres. In the cabin you will have Air conditioning with adjustable thermostat, Interactive flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and 24-hour room service (for a fee, )Steward service always available, Safe, Wifi available (for a fee), Hair dryer, Fresh linens changed regularly (sheets and towels).
In the cabin you will have Air conditioning with adjustable thermostat, Interactive flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and 24-hour room service (for a fee, )Steward service always available, Safe, Wifi available (for a fee), Hair dryer, Fresh linens changed regularly (sheets and towels).
Approximate size: 16.7 square metres. An elegant cabin plus a direct sea view from a private balcony. In the cabin you will have Air conditioning with adjustable thermostat, Interactive flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and 24-hour room service (for a fee, )Steward service always available, Safe, Wifi available (for a fee), Hair dryer, Fresh linens changed regularly (sheets and towels).
