(TAN): Costa Cruises announced that the September cruises of Costa Deliziosa from Trieste and Costa Diadema from Genoa will be reserved exclusively for Italian guests, with one-week itineraries calling at Italian ports only.
This comes at a time when the cruise company is aiming for maximum safety for guests, crew and destination communities, and for restarting tours responsibly.
The decision was made considering the current epidemic scenario and taking into account the regulation issued by the Italian Ministry of Health regarding mandatory checks for travellers returning from some European and foreign destinations, which suggests a cautious approach. This solution will allow Costa guests to better enjoy their holiday, with less worries.
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The departure dates of the two ships are confirmed – Costa Deliziosa on September 6, 13, 20, 27 and Costa Diadema on September 19 – while further details on the itineraries will be announced as soon as possible.
Costa is continuing to work in close cooperation with Flag State authorities, Italian Regions, local institutions, health authorities, harbour master’s offices, ports and terminals and RINA to ensure a responsible application of the new regulations and protocols approved by the Italian Government for the restart of cruises.
The company also confirms the extension until 30 September 2020 of the pause for all other cruises, except for the above-mentioned departures of Costa Deliziosa and Costa Diadema. Costa has guaranteed a reprotection to travellers in accordance with the applicable legislation.
The company hopes that from October the situation will allow it to welcome on board guests of other nationalities.
Costa Cruises has developed the Costa Safety Protocol for its fleet, including new operating procedures in response to the COVID-19 situation.
Supported by a panel of independent scientific experts in Public Health coordinated by V.I.H.T.A.L.I. (Value in Health Technology and Academy for Leadership and Innovation), a spin-off of the Università Cattolica of Rome, the Costa Safety Protocol is consistent with the health protocols defined by the Italian Government and European (EU Healthy Gateways) authorities.
