Costa Cruises will make 96 calls at this port throughout 2015, which will generate an estimated economic impact of 27 million euros.
This ship will offer weekly departures from the port of Mallorca from February to September 2015.
The Costa Fascinosa, one of the newest and most spectacular ships in the Costa Cruises fleet, arrived for the first time on February 20th at the port of Palma de Mallorca, further solidifying the shipping company's strong commitment to the city's port and to giving cruise passengers from the Balearic Islands the opportunity to enjoy the convenience of embarking so close to home for unique itineraries in the Mediterranean.
To commemorate the ship's arrival, Costa Cruises received a commemorative plaque marking the Costa Fascinosa's first visit to the Port of Palma. The plaque was presented by Francisca Leal, representative of the Port Authority, and Tito Sennacheribbo, President of Baleares Consignatarios. The award was accepted by the ship's Captain, Ignazio Giardina, at a ceremony hosted by María Jesús García, Vice President of Sales for Costa Cruises in Spain.
This action demonstrates once again Costa's commitment to Spanish ports, and specifically to the city of Palma de Mallorca, a key hub on Mediterranean routes and one that is gaining increasing importance. It is no surprise that Costa made 90 calls at the Balearic port in 2014 and that this number will increase to 96 in 2015, with the newest, largest, and most special ships in its fleet, the Costa Diadema and the Costa Fascinosa, which together will generate an estimated economic impact of around 27 million euros for the city.
“The Port of Palma is undoubtedly an important and strategic location not only for Costa but for the cruise sector in general,” commented María Jesús García. “At Costa, we have always been committed to its facilities and to the city of Palma, for its beauty and tourist appeal, and we will continue to be so. Therefore, since its inauguration, the Costa Diadema, our new flagship, has offered weekly embarkations to customers from the Balearic Islands, and during 2015 the Costa Fascinosa, the second most modern ship in our fleet, will also be based in this port.”.
The Western Mediterranean aboard the most classy ship
The Costa Fascinosa, with its more than 113,000 gross tons, is the most glamorous ship in the Costa fleet. Its refined décor is inspired by some of the most famous films and plays by directors such as Luchino Visconti and David Lynch, and its interiors transport passengers to evocative and enchanting atmospheres.
From the port of Palma, the Costa Fascinosa will sail several itineraries visiting some of the most beautiful destinations in the Western Mediterranean. During February and March, the ship will offer weekly departures for a route with stops in Marseille, Savona, Civitavecchia-Rome, Palermo, and Tunis before returning to Palma.
Between March and November, the ship will sail the waters of the Mediterranean on an itinerary that includes stops in Savona, Civitavecchia-Rome, Palermo, Malta-Valletta, and Barcelona. During the summer months, this same route will also visit Ibiza, where the ship will stay overnight so passengers can enjoy the island's magical nightlife and from where they can also visit the idyllic island of Formentera.
