Costa Cruises
- A World of Privileges
Do you have to choose a prize which will make your customers happy?
Want to offer a spectacular and unforgettable event to your more
important customers and colleagues? Why not choose a Costa Cruise,
where Italian style and impeccable service always make a pleasing
and amazing holiday. Without always having to pack and unpack your
suitcase, you'll see different countries on one break and have the
whole time to work, relax and have fun 24 hours a day!
But cruises are this and so much more… they offer not just
a destination but the world. A world of dreams - few places offer
the same charm as a cruise, a holiday rich in discovery and emotion.
With a Costa Cruise, you can please everyone; from those who enjoy
sightseeing and discovering new places to those who just love to
relax; to those who love to keep fit or enjoy a flutter in the casino,
to those who want to dance and who love a good meal.
Costa Service - Spontaneous and Kind
We want our Guests to feel looked after at all times with every
whim catered for, so all you have to think about is having a good
time and topping up your tan - a real holiday! On board you can
count on the availability and the quality of every member of staff;
from the cabin steward to the maître'd, from the multi-lingual
hostess at the information desk to the animators, from the barman
to the cruise manager and the ship's captain.
All are ready to anticipate every Guests' desire and to answer their
requests. A service of efficient professionalism, with an unmistakable
sign of hospitality. We always give a spontaneous smile which comes
from the pleasure of making a full and unforgettable holiday.
A Market Leader
There is another good reason to choose a cruise for your next incentive
trip - the leadership of Costa. We are the leading cruiseline in
Italy and Europe with over 70% market-share. We regularly turnover
over 700 millions (Euro) in revenue each year and we are among the
top companies in Italy for financial results. We have a young and
international staff of over 9,000 people. Based in Genoa-Italy,
we have 23 offices throughout the world, in 14 different nations.
The ships in our fleet have a combined capacity for approximately
15,700 guests and our Guests' satisfaction is over 98%. This confirms
the constant growth of the company, which has launched a plan of
investment which will increase what we can offer over the next few
years. This guarantee, the reliability and the experience of the
international Costa brand means we can offer you the best marketing
and incentives venue.
For the Success of Your Incentive
Costa is at your service to work with you and your travel agency
to plan a personalized solution that would offer the best enhancement
to your company brand. A successful cruise with Costa brings long
term results like stronger bonds among the trips' participants,
a better understanding of the values and mission of the company
and a shared drive for the company's goals.
With us, you can find the right solution according to your needs,
no matter if it is for 20 or 2000 people. If it is for an incentives
cruise, a meeting or a large company event, as well as the dedicated
sales structure, Costa will put it's own staff at your disposal.
They specialize in personalizing your chosen cruise, making the
trip a unique and exclusive event, both on board and ashore.
The Costa Fleet - Grand Hotels!
The Costa fleet is among the most beautiful in the world and certainly
the greatest in Europe. With modern ships, rich in comfort, spectacular
interior décor and art, they will surprise you and your guests.
Our ships are an important part of the "show" cruise with
places both to relax and for meetings, offering all the services
you could need for a successful trip. We have all your technological
requirements taken care of, from telephone and internet access to
televisions, overhead projectors, fixed screens etc for your convention...
Each ship has a casino, theatre, disco, shops, gym, outside swimming
pools, sauna and jacuzzi tubs, cafe, buffet and restaurants. Each
has its own different style, but offers the same Costa service.
Our newest ship, Costa Fortuna is the most fantastic and spectacular
with characteristics that make her the greatest and innovative Italian
ship. For example; 522 cabins with private balcony looking out to
sea!
Daytime Onboard - Spend the Time However You Please
The beauty of the trip won't prevent you from appreciating the charm
of life on board.
Everything is easy, everything is to hand, everything is ready…
Want something to drink? The waiter is already there, as if reading
your mind!
Swimming pools, jacuzzis, deck chairs and bath towels are all available.
Another bonus of a Costa cruise is that each Guest can choose how
they wish to spend their holiday and even change their mind every
day! Each of your Guests will feel perfectly at ease, being able
to choose a way to relax that suits them best, without constraints
and in total freedom.
Our animation team is at your service with different entertainment
such as gym classes, dancing lessons, games or interesting classes
such as cookery or languages … every Guest can choose to spend
their time as they please. We offer fun but also privacy.
The Great Show of the Night!
As the sun goes down so the lights on board ship ignite and the
evening entertainment begins. Nights on board a Costa ship are always
happy, exciting, full of promise, expectations, and surprises! A
special time every night. Choose from the casino, theatre, café,
buffets, ballrooms, disco, shopping... all at your disposal - just
a stones throw from your cabin.
Your Guests can begin with a trip to the casino for a go on the
slot machines or game of roulette, then move on to a bar for music
and dancing. A drink in good company and a stroll on deck, the disco
from midnight awaits with its dance music.
The theatre has variety shows and musical spectaculars throughout
the cruise.
And nights on board never end! There's the evening when the Captain
entertains his Guests, another when the Chef introduces a spectacular
midnight buffet of unimaginable proportions.
And it is also a ship, where nature gives a show, so step out on
deck and look at the stars!
The Pleasure of Comfort
Open air, sun, sea. Our ships are the ideal environment to relax
and get back in shape in few days after a long period of work. Our
cruises go in search of sun, in the Mediterranean, North Europe,
the Caribbean and South America. All it takes is to travel with
us and you'll feel better immediately.
Have you ever had a walk or jog around deck first thing in the morning
when the sun has just risen and the Captain is making the maneuvers
to enter a new port - simply spellbinding!
But you don't have to be a romantic or an early-bird to take care
of your own health on board, on board as we have new Fitness &
Wellbeing® centers with Technogym System® equipment, software
that allows you to create a personalized training program. Then
have a refreshing sauna or take a Turkish bath.
Is the group in harmony? On some ships it is even possible to play
to tennis or volleyball. And there is the beauty centre, which is
particularly well-equipped for the care of face and body.
It is a Pleasure to Work Onboard!
On a cruise, even the work meetings becomes pleasant and relaxed.
On a cruise, working in meetings becomes a pleasure through the
unique atmosphere, the team work established between it's participants,
in total relaxation and fun, ready to face new company challenges
with the right spirit.
Everything is designed with the organizers in mind: the meeting
rooms (from 20 to 1000 seats) are close to the cabins, they are
multi-functional, all with modern equipment and include waiter service
coffee break or multi-lingual assistance on request. Plus, on all
of our ships there is a conference centre, lounges and theatre to
welcome your company's event in perfect surroundings. Costa's ships
are all decorated with the most stylish of Italian interior design
and furniture which all goes towards enhancing the experience and
making it even more memorable.
The Best of Italian Cuisine
The results of an Incentives trip is made up of so many things,
big and small. Meal time is one of the most important times: it
is essential to be in a pleasant environment, with the right company,
to have a smiling and available waiter nearby, a good quality and
wines to challenge connoisseurs!
On our cruises, all of this is possible: the restaurants on board
have rich menus with appetizing choices, great variety and quality.
Dishes of traditional Italian cuisine, recipes of international
style and meals inspired by the places visited. Plus, vegetarian
and low calorie menus (special dietary menus or specific demands
must be mentioned at the time of booking). Not forgetting special
occasions, the patisserie, the Gala Night dinner, the midnight buffet
and the wine cellar on board is excellent!
Restaurants such as the exclusive Club Restaurants, the open air
buffet, Pizzeria, Café and bar on all Costa ships are meeting
places where it is possible to satisfy everyone's appetite.
The Cabins - A Place to Relax
Comfortable, pleasant, well furnished, functional, the cabins on
our ships offer all the advantages and hospitality of a grand hotel:
private services, air-conditioning, cable radio, telephone programmed
for international calls, safe and minibar on some ships.
The TV has a vast choice of satellite programs in Italian and international
languages, plus planned screenings of films in various languages.
On the television, you can follow the route of the cruise, the ship's
speed and follow in real- time the weather conditions, temperature,
wind and humidity etc.
On a holiday it is important to have a proper place to relax, knowing
you can count on first-class service. From breakfast in your cabin
to the fast and accurate laundry service.
All cabins are equally elegant and stylish: but for those who want
to offer something more, there are cabins with a private balcony
overlooking the sea or some superb suites with exclusive luxuries
such as a large bath and/or jacuzzi.
The Long Costa Summer
To go on a cruise which follows the summer is an extraordinary gift
to your own guests. Autumn in the Mediterranean, for instance; it
is a privilege to be able to escape from autumn weather and to enjoy
life on board with sun, sea and the beauty of various ports of call.
Or how about the anticipation of summer with a springtime cruise?
A leisurely well-deserved break after the long period of winter
work. Or the Caribbean in winter. Need we say more? It's a dream
many wish to fulfill - sun, sand, blue skies, suntans, beautiful
seas and so many destinations to be discovered!
And because there are so many cruise itineraries to choose from
in the Mediterranean, North Europe, the Caribbean and South America
- there are many places of great tourist and cultural importance
to visit.
A Prize That Your Guests Will Remember
Forever
When you give something it should only have one objective: to be
sure to make someone happy and create a pleasant and lasting memory.
And in terms of incentives and meetings this is worth so much more,
when you have a concrete expectation of a good result in terms of
your business image and an increase of business.
And you'll never forget your first cruise, nor the second or the
one after… Every Costa cruise is always an unexpected, privileged,
cheerful discovery and it's always an appropriate choice for your
guests because they won't forget it and therefore probably won't
forget your company either…
The Costa All Inclusive Formula for Incentives
and Meetings
• Accommodation in chosen cabin, complete with every comfort:
private services, air-conditioning, telephone, cable radio and satellite
TV; safe and mini bar (on some ships)
• Full-board service on board ship: early-morning coffee,
breakfast (also available in your cabin), lunch, dinner, afternoon
tea, patisserie, snacks and midnight buffet
• Captain's welcome cocktail party
• Gala night with special menu
• Use of all on board equipment: swimming pools, deck chairs,
gym, jacuzzis, disco, sauna, turkish bath, library etc
• Participation in the many on board activities (games, competitions,
treasure hunts, tournaments, parties, karaoke, themed evenings etc)
• Musical shows and cabaret in the theatre, dances and scheduled
parties every evening during the cruise
• Gym classes (aerobics, stretching, body dancing, step etc)
and instructors' assistance
• Lectures on the most interesting visits of the varied ports
• Assistance of an English speaking hostess for the whole
cruise
• Porterage of baggage in the ports of embarkation and disembarkation
• Assistance with embarkation and disembarkation in the varied
ports
• Flights to and from the USA and transfers between airport
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