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Costa Cruises Places In Top Five Of Two USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Categories

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Genoa, 22January 2016 - Costa Cruises placed in the topfive of two USA Today 10Best Readers’Choice Awards, including a runner-up nod for Costa Deliziosa, currentlysailing Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades, Florida, in “Best Cruise Ship for Entertainment.”The Italian-flagged cruise line also placed fourth out of 10 in the overall “BestOcean Cruise Line” category.

“Our ships offer Italy’sfinest in terms of quality, passion and hospitality. We are proud that ourholidays with a unique and real Italian touch are very much appreciated also inthe USA. Starting in 2016 we will propose a series of new exclusive and uniqueexperiences to make all our guests happy: with Costa, your happiness ismultiplied, because you can also see it in the eyes of your travel companions -”said Neil Palomba, President of CostaCruises.

With Costa’s new “Italy’s Finest” and the latest “Happiness Squared” initiatives, the cruiseline has revamped its culinary and entertainment offerings by bringing the bestItalian brands and traditions to sea. This includes new regional and gala nightmenus by Michelin-star Chefs FabioCucchelli and Bruno Barbieri, respectively, and partnerships with leadingItalian brands like Barilla, for perfect pasta at lunch and dinner; Illy Caffé,for an Italian-style coffee break at anytime; and Ferrari, bringing the popularwines from northern Italy’s Trentino region to bars across the fleet. The new Pummid’Oro pizzerias serve real pizzaswith dough made from 100% natural yeast thanks to special collaboration betweenthe Italian company and the University of Gastronomic Science in Pollenzo. Guestscan also taste the real Italian ice-creams of Agrimontana at the Gelateria Amarillo and gourmet burgerswith very high quality 100% Italian Fassona beef. In bars, guests can enjoy Italian aperitivo,with various cocktails like the spritz, made with Italian brand Aperol.

In entertainment, themed parties such as La Notte in Maschera and LaNotte Bianca celebrate two famous Italian customs: the masked Venetiancarnival and a white night festival. Furthermore starting in 2016 guests willbe able to take part to famous television talent shows, like The Voice of the Sea, replicated onboard fleet ships. Onboard fun will be guaranteed also for young cruisers, whowill enjoy a truly exciting experience in the company of their favorite cartooncharacter: Peppa Pig.

All of these exciting offerings and more are featured on the92,600-ton, 2,260-passenger Costa Deliziosa, which placed second in the “BestCruise Ship for Entertainment” category. The ship brings all the “Italy’s Finest”excitement to south Florida and the Caribbean with its four restaurants and 11bars to its three pools, split-level theater, dance club and casino.

For kids, Costa Deliziosa’s Squok Club offers plenty of funactivities from treasure hunts to ice cream parties. The ship also featuresGrand Prix simulator.

Costa Deliziosa is currently sailing a series of 10-nightitineraries from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Guests can enjoyCosta’s unique Italian ambience while seeing more of the Caribbean thantypically offered on a traditional Caribbean cruise with calls at Nassau or Freeport, Bahamas; Amber Cove, DominicanRepublic; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Roatan; and Cozumelor Costa Maya, Mexico.

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