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Costa Cruises Presents New Itineraries For Winter 2020-2021 
 
After this month's restart with Costa Deliziosa and Costa Diadema, Costa will 
gradually increase the number of ships that will resume operations, offering 
cruises on sale for residents in Europe as prescribed by the decree of the 
Italian government 
 
The Italian cruise line offers its most popular itineraries in the 
Mediterranean and Canary Islands, as well as its World Cruise 
 
The debut of Costa Firenze in the Mediterranean is big news for winter 
2020-2021. 
 
GENOA, Italy, Sept. 10, 2020 -- Costa Cruises, the leading cruise line in 
Europe and a part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is 
ready to set sail for a 2020-2021 winter season rich in exciting holiday 
opportunities. After announcing in recent days the restart of its cruise 
operations starting this month with Costa Deliziosa and Costa Diadema, the 
Italian company has redesigned its itineraries from October 2020 to March 2021 
with the gradual return of an increasing number of ships, always offering 
enhanced safety as a result of new health procedures. 
 
Costa cruises in winter season 2020-2021 will be open to European citizens 
residing in the countries included in the decree of the Italian Government*, 
while limitation to Italians only is confirmed in September for the first three 
departures of Costa Deliziosa (September 6, 13, 20) and the first departure of 
Costa Diadema (September 19). Details and opening of sales of the new winter 
itineraries will soon be available on the company's website and from travel 
agencies. Costa is working with the national governments and the local 
authorities to offer a safe and positive experience for all its guests through 
the effective implementation of the Costa Safety Protocol in all destinations. 
 
The big news will be the debut of the new ship Costa Firenze, under 
construction at Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice), representing 
inimitable Italian taste and drawing inspiration for her design from the beauty 
of Florence during the Renaissance. Starting December 27, guests will be able 
to discover this latest generation vessel on a seven-day tasteful holiday 
experience in the Mediterranean, visiting Savona, La Spezia, Naples, Valencia, 
Barcelona and Marseille. 
 
The one-week itinerary of Costa Deliziosa from Trieste, dedicated to the 
rediscovery of the best of Italy, will be available also for European residents 
on September 27 and October 4. Starting from October 10, Costa Deliziosa will 
sail on one-week cruises from Trieste to Greece. 
 
Costa's offer in the Mediterranean will be further enriched by the flagship 
Costa Smeralda, the first Costa ship fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG), 
planned to depart on October 10 from Savona for itineraries in the West 
Mediterranean.  Starting from November, Costa Diadema will offer two wonderful 
travels: a 12-day itinerary to the Canary Islands and a 14-day itinerary to 
discover Egypt and Greece. The World Cruise is also confirmed with Costa 
Deliziosa, departing on January 3, 2021, for its 13th edition. 
 
Apart from the itineraries included in this announcement, all the other cruises 
scheduled from October 2020 to March 2021 are canceled. Costa is informing the 
impacted guests and travel agents. They will be guaranteed a reprotection in 
accordance with the applicable legislation. Costa Favolosa cruises in the 
Caribbean are also excluded from cancellations; the company will give 
information about these cruises as soon as possible. 
 
With the aim to provide the latest health safety procedures for guests, crew 
and local communities, the Costa Safety Protocol will be implemented on 2020-21 
winter season cruises. The Costa Safety protocol is a comprehensive set of 
procedures in response to the COVID-19 situation, relating to all aspects of 
the cruise experience, both on board and ashore. The protocol measures include 
antigen swab tests for all guests before embarkation and protected shore 
excursions. Supported by a panel of independent scientific experts in public 
health, the Costa Safety Protocol is consistent with the health protocols 
defined by the Italian government and European authorities, and goes even 
beyond. The protocol will be constantly updated based on the evolution of the 
scenario and medical knowledge. 
 
*In September Costa Deliziosa first three departures (September 6, 13, 20) and 
Costa Diadema first departure (September 19) are reserved for guests residing 
in Italy. Starting from September 27, 2020, cruises will be on sale also for 
residents in the European countries included in Annex 20 of the Italian Prime 
Minister's Decree of September 7, List A and List B, namely: Austria, Belgium, 
Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, 
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the 
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, 
Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Should new 
Government Decrees or provisions on the subject be issued, Costa will 
immediately adapt its regulations and inform its customers. 
 
SOURCE Costa Cruises 
 
CONTACT: Costa Cruises Press Office  - Tel. +39 010 5483523 / 010 5483068 - 
costapressoffice@costa.it; Gabriele Baroni - Communication Director - cell. +39 
3497668013 - baroni@costa.it; Rossella Carrara - V. P. External Relations & 
Sustainability Costa Group - Cell. 3497668005 - rossella.carrara@costa.it; 
Davide Barbano - Media Relations manager - cell. +39 334 6525216 - 
barbano@costa.it; www.costapresscenter.com 
 
 
 
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September 10, 2020 07:15 ET (11:15 GMT)

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