A 97-day journey across the Great Oceans on a route that will cover 30,227 nautical miles to discover five continents and 37 fascinating destinations in 24 countries.
The ship will depart from Barcelona next Wednesday, the city where its youngest passenger, just one year old, will board, along with more than 200 other people.
Next Wednesday, September 16, the Costa Luminosa, the ship chosen by Costa Cruises for its round-the-world voyage, will arrive in Barcelona from Savona and Marseille. It will then embark on an exciting journey of almost 100 days, during which passengers will discover the wonders of the world, crossing three oceans and visiting 37 destinations on five continents. The voyage, which will end in Savona on December 21, is ideal for cruise enthusiasts who want to enjoy a unique experience and circumnavigate the globe in just over three months, encountering magnificent cultures and extraordinary places, following in the footsteps of the great navigators of the past.
More than 200 passengers will embark on Wednesday in Barcelona for this round-the-world cruise, joining the nearly 1,300 already on board from Savona (1,000) and Marseille (260). The passengers, who have chosen this special adventure for an unforgettable autumn vacation, represent a wide range of ages and nationalities. But the record is held by a Spanish passenger, just over a year old, who will be the youngest on board. He is traveling with his mother and grandfather and will sail from Barcelona to Los Angeles. Passengers from more than 30 different nationalities, primarily Swiss, German, French, Italian, and Spanish, will be aboard the Costa Luminosa.
The Costa Luminosa, the ship chosen for this round-the-world voyage, is one of the most impressive in the Costa fleet. Even thousands of kilometers from home, passengers can enjoy the excellence of Italian hospitality. To follow the Costa Luminosa's incredible journey from home, simply visit the Costaand see what's happening in real time via the two webcams installed on board.
“The itinerary for this round-the-world voyage includes stops in wonderful countries such as Colombia, Mexico, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, and Italy,” says Pietro Sinisi, captain of the Costa Luminosa. “It’s a dream come true for all avid travelers who, thanks to Costa Cruises, will be able to visit all five continents on a single cruise.”.
Special shore excursions will make this World Cruise even more exciting and unique. Those already booked before departure, and the most popular with passengers, include a fascinating tour of the island of Antigua, along with a three-stop visit to Nelson's Dockyard National Park, steeped in history and natural wonders; an excursion to discover San Diego's top attractions, such as the Gaslamp Quarter and Old Town; and a four-hour nature tour of Oahu, Hawaii.
The Costa Luminosa will make longer stops in some particularly interesting destinations, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Kochi, Mumbai, and Dubai (2 days), and Sydney and Singapore (3 days). This will give passengers the opportunity to discover the unique features of these special vacation spots, taking advantage of exclusive excursions offered by Costa Cruises, some of which include an overnight stay in a hotel on land. After an afternoon of shopping in Los Angeles and relaxing in a magnificent room overlooking the Strip, passengers can take a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. In Sydney, they can experience the magic of Ayers Rock, an Australian icon: here, travelers will savor dinner in the middle of the desert after exploring these incredible rock formations on foot. After discovering the magnificence of the Twelve Apostles, Melbourne's iconic limestone cliffs, passengers can disembark in Perth and travel to Bali to immerse themselves in the enchanting atmosphere of its white-sand beaches and natural beauty for a couple of days before returning to the Costa Luminosa in Singapore. Finally, from Kochi, they can visit Delhi and Agra to fully experience the spirit of Indian tradition and admire the Taj Mahal, the seventh wonder of the modern world.
“We are very proud to welcome our guests aboard this very special voyage, and their choice reflects their passion for the Costa brand. The World Cruise follows a record-breaking August,” says Norbert Stiekema, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Costa. “It represents a truly exclusive Costa offering. Starting with the World Cruise, the autumn season enters an expansion phase, and bookings continue to grow. This is a sign of how much our product is appreciated, offering the best of Italy on board and providing the opportunity to visit a wide variety of unique destinations in great comfort. From this perspective, the World Cruise is at the top of the list, but we have many other options for these months, suitable for everyone: mini-cruises, seven-day cruises to the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean, or holidays aboard our neoCollection ships visiting new destinations with longer port calls.”.
For now, one opportunity that great travelers cannot miss is the upcoming Round the World cruise, which will depart from Barcelona, always aboard the Costa Luminosa, on January 8, 2016, on a 108-day route that will cross both tropics and will end on April 23, 2016.
