Growth Continues for Costa Cruises

The only company in the European cruise industry to show a record increase in customer growth, Costa Cruises has enjoyed their growth pattern for the past two years and looks forward to similar goals in 2009 and 2010.

With 60 years experience behind them, the Italian cruise company is a popular choice of many Europeans, with 1 out of every 5 cruise passengers booked on a Costa Cruise. Not simply dependant on their favorable position in the early 2009 cruise season, Costa is implementing multiple incentives for the remainder of 2009 and looking forward into 2010. Many special offers, incentives and discounts are being disclosed for regular cruise fares, with families, singles and groups also benefiting.

The great deals being offered in 2009 winter as well as spring and summer 2010 are not the only forward strides Costa Cruises is taking to maintain their popularity. Fleet expansion in the form of 5 new cruise ships have been commissioned to Fincantieri in Italy, with final delivery expected in 2012 of the last of these new, top of the line vessels. Three of these ships are currently under construction with anticipated launch dates of April, 2009; May, 2009 and January 2010. The last two are on order with delivery dates to be announced. All high end ships with trendy and unique features that will serve to set them apart in design and technology, Costa plans to unveil the first two ships at an unprecedented dual christening on June 5th, 2009; a ceremony that will rival any other anywhere in the world.

Increasing their capacity goes hand in hand with increasing destinations to about 250, and over 100 different itineraries. Some of these destinations include the Far East, Dubai, Greenland, Monte Carlo and much more. 2010 will feature the addition of ecotourism excursion options with emphasis on nature reserves, oasis environments and creating economic opportunities for the nearby communities of these areas.

Costa Cruises has a reputation for being a cutting edge operator, and their focus on the future confirms they are committed to offering never before available itineraries in luxurious settings. This, combined with their prominence in the European market ever growing stronger, keeps Costa in a positive growth pattern that continually finds them at the top of the industry.