Genoa, June 12, 2018. Costa Cruises celebrated its 70th anniversary with its most valued customers. The company organized a cruise especially for members of the CostaClub, the club for travelers who consistently choose a Costa as their preferred vacation option. A unique journey visiting some of the most attractive destinations in the Mediterranean.
CostaClub 2019. A unique cruise to discover Great Britain and Ireland
Coinciding with the 2018 edition, the Italian company has released the itinerary for the next Costa Club cruise . This unique cruise, available to all travelers, will depart on April 20, 2019 , and is sure to surprise all those who embark on it. Aboard the Costa Mediterranea , the company will offer a 16-day voyage departing from Amsterdam with an itinerary dedicated to Great Britain and Ireland, making stops in cities such as London, Dublin, Belfast, Liverpool, Edinburgh, and Newcastle . A truly unique experience.
A very special 70th anniversary for the participants of the CostaClub 2018
Aboard the Costa Pacifica , on a 12-day voyage, more than 3,000 CostaClub from 18 countries —including over 100 Spanish passengers—enjoyed some of the most beautiful corners of the Mediterranean and enjoyed a program of events full of surprises with exceptional guests. For this special occasion, the company designed a novel itinerary that allowed them to visit an exclusive selection of destinations: Barcelona, Marseille, Savona, Civitavecchia, Sorrento, Catania, Malta, Cagliari, and Valencia.
French pastry chef Christophe Adam prepared a 3-meter-tall version of his famous and colorful “ Éclair de Génie ” pyramid, which became one of the biggest attractions of the magnificent party. Meanwhile, renowned chef Bruno Barbieri , who has been awarded 7 Michelin stars throughout his career and has collaborated with Costa for many years, led a spectacular show cooking event in which several Costa Club members participated in preparing the dishes. This event served to unveil the Italian chef's new menu, created exclusively for Costa ships.
But the real star of the cruise was Gloria Gaynor, who gave a concert in the ship's theater, singing all her most famous hits, including "I Will Survive" and "Never Can Say Goodbye".
The company also wanted to celebrate its 70th anniversary in style with a big party attended by Neil Palomba, CEO of Costa Crociere SpA, which ended with the cutting of the large celebratory cake.
