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Costa Cruises Wins 18th Consecutive Porthole Cruise Magazine ‘Readers’ Choice Award’
Namedthe ‘Best in Mediterranean Itineraries'
MIAMI (Oct. 30, 2017) – The largest Italian travel companyand Europe's favorite cruise line, Costa Cruises, has been named the top cruise linein the ‘Best Mediterranean Itineraries' category for the 18th consecutive yearin Porthole Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards. Considered the premiercruise-focused news publication, Porthole Cruise Magazine's readers vote fortheir favorite cruise lines and ships in 55 categories.
Awardwinners were determined by thousands of readers and online fans of PortholeCruise Magazine. The 2017 edition of the Readers' Choice Awards garnered arecord-breaking number of ballots.
"Itis truly an honor for Costa Cruises to be named a winner at the PortholeReaders' Choice Awards in such a competitive category," said Ruben Perez,general manager, Costa Cruises North America. "With a record number of votes,it is a testament to the Costa product that consumers for 19 years have recognizedour Mediterranean offerings as the best."
CostaCruises is one of the few cruise lines to offer year-round Mediterraneancruises. In 2018, Costa will deploy 11 ships at various times of the yearacross the eastern and western Mediterranean — from the coasts of Morocco tothe shores of Malta on itineraries ranging from three to 14 nights.
Readers'Choice Award winners are published in the November/December 2017 issue, whichhits newsstands Nov. 7, as well as online at porthole.com.
PortholeCruise Magazine is the world's leading cruise travel magazine, available onnewsstands and by both print and digital subscriptions. Published bimonthly,the magazine features exciting editorial and stunning photography on topicsfrom ship reviews and cruise destinations to life on board and activities onshore.
To learn more about Costa Cruises, visit www.costacruise.com.For reservations, call a travel agent or 800-GO-COSTA. Connect directly withCosta socially on Costa's official Facebook, Twitterand YouTubepages.
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AboutCosta Cruises
Costa Cruises is an Italian company that ispart of Carnival Corporation & plc, the largest cruise group in the world.For 69 years the ships of the Costa fleet have been travelling the world's seasoffering hospitality and authentic Italian style holidays, distinguished byexquisite food, fine wines, unique shopping experiences, and a comprehensiveselection of famous Italian brands. Currently the Costa fleet has 15 ships inservice, all flying the Italian flag. Two new latest generation vessels areexpected in 2019 and 2021. They will be fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG),the world's "cleanest fossil fuel", and a real environmentalinnovation. Costa represents Italian excellence, and every day surpasses theexpectations of its guests with a unique and unforgettable holiday experience.It does this thanks to the approximately 19,000 employees around the world whowork to provide the best of Italy on board, with 140 different routes, 250destinations and 60 ports of embarkation.
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