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Costa Allegra's panoramic windows create a sense of light and give a unique window on the world. A stunning wall of glass provides the Flamenco ballroom and Montmartre restaurant with magnificent horizon-wide sea views. Inside, the style is contemporary – bright colours blend with a cheerful decor, inspired by great painters such as Gaugin, Degas and Modigliani. And in the public areas, there is Piazetta Allegra, where friends meet to decide whether to make a dash for the Monte Carlo Casino, to have a drink in the Murano Bar, visit the theatre or go to the glass-domed Crystal Club Disco for dancing under the stars. For sun and sport, Costa Allegra has a well-equipped fitness centre surrounded by glass and outside, you will find a swimming pool and three Jacuzzis on the spacious sun deck.

As tall as a 20 storey building and just under 300 metres long, Costa Atlantica has a surface area 20 times the size of the Olympic stadium in Rome. And just as impressive is the attention to detail throughout the ship. The names of the decks are inspired by the Italian film director Federico Fellini, with tributes to his art: from the entertaining “Dolce Vita” photos to the original sketches of the film by artist Milo Manara. On board the Atlantica cruise is the Caffè Florian,a faithful reproduction of the famous cafe in St Mark's Square in Venice. The Club Restaurant is particularly stunning, located in the highest part of the ship, under the glass ceiling with a view up to the sky, and connected to the lower deck by a glass staircase.

Elegant rooms, attention to detail and warm and relaxing colours make Costa Classica a very comfortable ship and one of the most loved ships in the fleet. Majestic and modern, you will be greeted by an amazing sculpture by the great artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. The Trattoria Buffet is a great place to eat al fresco on the beautiful terrace overlooking the sea, with a teak floor and a white canopy providing shade from the sun. The heart of social life onboard is Piazza Navona and the Puccini Ballroom – places to meet, dance and be entertained. For evening entertainment there is the Colosseo Theatre, on two decks, decorated with a mosaic based on the designs of Emilio Tadini.

This is the ship for fitness and relaxation. Completely innovative, this floating resort becomes an additional destination on your cruise. What makes it so special? To start with there is a fitness area on two decks, covering a total of almost 2000 m/2, with a swimming pool at its centre. The beautiful Samsara suites have direct access to the Spa. There are also four swimming pools, two with retractable glass roofs. Choose from 13 bars, including the Bar Sport. Over 500 cabins have balconies. The decks are spacious and panoramic. It is the largest and longest ship in the fleet. Its name symbolises peace and harmony among different people and pays homage to Europe and some of its important cities including Paris, Rome and London.

Designed to fascinate, but also to satisfy every desire, Costa Deliziosa – the new diamond of the fleet - has been created to offer a unique sensory experience.

Every detail on board the Costa Deliziosa is dedicated to the pleasure of the guests on board: from the furniture to the art collections, or the grand spa area to the mastery of the great chefs.

Aboard Costa Europa, as its name suggests, the atmosphere is one of class with refined international taste; there is privacy to be found in the many intimate places and sunshine on the outside decks. There are elegant lounges and cafes, among them, the very atmospheric Argo Lounge and the Delo Cognac & Cigar Bar. As for entertainment, there is a Theatre, a Disco and a glittering Casino. There is also an extraordinary art collection on board the Europa ship, ranging from antiques to works by Flemish artists, Chinese bronze sculptures and a 17th Century ship cannon. But it is perhaps the areas dedicated to outdoor pursuits that will grab you the most, notably the swimming pool deck with a retractable roof and a multi-purpose sports court for tennis, basketball and volleyball.

An extremely comfortable and sophisticated Costa Cruise ship, inspired by the great Italian ocean liners of the past: ex, Vulcania, Conte di Savoia, Raffaello. Everything about the Costa Fortuna is dazzling, enchanting and entertaining. The Buffet Restaurant pays tribute to Christopher Columbus and navigation and extends outside around two pool decks. The stern pool can be enjoyed in all weather with its retractable glass roof. The main lido deck will astonish you with its exceptional space and design. And what about the spacious and well-equipped gym, with a whirlpool right in the middle? And if that was not enough, the sauna and steam room have views overlooking the sea.

A new star has appeared in the Costa firmament: Costa Luminosa, a ship dazzling with light. Elegant, sophisticated and fitted out with the most precious materials, Costa Luminosa is a real jewel. Wonder at its mother-of-pearl, ebony, noble hardwood and mosaic fittings. More cabins with private balconies, new sports facilities such as a roller-skating rink and golf simulator, and innovative entertainment areas, but that is not all,experience the exclusive Samsara Spa and the sliding glass roof that enables you to enjoy life on deck in the evenings.

Costa Magica is a spectacular holiday destination. You will find the ambience and style of the public areas and swimming pools are inspired by some of the most beautiful places in Italy: Portofino,the Emerald Coast, Maratea, Bellagio. At the centre of social life on board Costa Magica is the golden Gran Bar Salento, with its huge windows on either side. The outer decks offer great views and plenty of activities to keep you busy; the elegant stern deck, with its swimming pool and two Jacuzzis, has a retractable cover so you can take a dip in the pool, whatever the weather. The prestigious Accademia di Brera in Milan has created a series of works of art on the theme of ‘Magic' that decorate the Costa Magica ship's stairways and some of the suites onboard.

The Costa Marina has a unique continental look and style that offers a breathtaking view of the world. A glass enclosed roof spanning a three deck atrium cover. A slanted wall of glass, the surface of which a waterfall rushes to replenish a beautiful pool. A transparent dome that lets the sky pour into the nightclub by day and become a sea-going planetarium by night. A restaurant with wide-windowed views of the sea and a ceiling reminiscent of ancient Italian palaces. Every corner of the Costa Marina seems to bring the outdoors in, infusing this ship with an unexplainable energetic character.

Fun, colourful and bright, the Costa Mediterranea cruise will enchant you as soon as you enter the main Hall, with its panoramic glass lifts and sculptures of dancers. And up above, a glass ceiling with views of the sky. Costa Mediterranea is Italian elegance, refined in its details, with many works of art, inspired by the style of noble Italian palaces of the 16th and 17th centuries. The Argentieri Restaurant is particularly stunning, with its balcony and 139 works of art made of silver. And for those who love sport, there is a large and dazzling gym on three floors overlooking the sea, and a multi-purpose sports court on the top deck.

Imagine the most thrilling music of all times and transfer it to a ship that encapsulates all that is best in Costa cruising. The result is Costa Pacifica, a combination of wonderful music and supreme elegance. The music, played and listened to in every public area on board, has inspired the ship's design, each area characterised by a different type of music. The secret of Costa Pacifica is simple: a unique compilation of the best offered by our four earlier ships: Serena, Concordia, Magica and Fortuna.

Costa Romantica is an elegant ship full of charm, with contemporary furnishings and relaxing colours. The large windows facing the sea give the ship a bright and panoramic feel. You will find sun, jogging and lots of fun on the outdoor decks, with swimming pools and sun terraces. Want to relax in a Jacuzzi while enjoying a spectacular view? Then go to the Capri Pool Lido. And on Biarritz Deck you will find a touch of French sophistication in the tall French wicker chairs. In the evening a favourite meeting place is the large bar in the foyer of the Theatre, where you can enjoy a drink with friends before going to see artists perform in one of our spectacular shows.

Its name symbolises harmony and serenity. Costa Serena and her sister ship Costa Concordia, are the largest and longest ships in the fleet.

The prestigious Samsara Spa spreads over two decks and will be haven of wellness and relaxation. The beautiful Samsara Suites have direct access to the Spa. There are over 500 cabins that will have balconies.

Choose from 13 bars and 5 restaurants. There are 4 swimming pools, two with retractable glass roofs. The decks are spacious and panoramic, and the stylish public areas are designed with your comfort and relaxation in mind.

Costa Victoria is a truly stylish ship that has been recently renovated to include new features; balconies have been added to many of the outside cabins and the terraced area of the Buffet has been widened to create two new panoramic walks on deck 11. Elegant and sophisticated, this ship stands out for its modern design, fine details and works of art. The Concorde Plaza situated on Carmen deck is particularly attractive, surrounded by panoramic windows overlooking the sea, which lights up at night with live music and dancing. The Bar Capriccio is very welcoming, with spectacular mosaic walls by Emilio Tadini and the chic and original Fitness Centre boasts a beautiful indoor pool.