Western Mediterranean Cruise with Costa Pacifica

Costa Cruises belongs with its 75-year experience to the traditional European cruise lines. Italian cruise ship fans feel comfortable with the typical Italian atmosphere aboad. Depending on the itinerary there are many German and international passengers as well. The cruise line convinces with a good value for money. During the school holidays many families spend their holidays on the family friendly ships of the Costa Cruises fleet. 

• Ship class: Concordia class
• Build in: 2009
• Home port: Genoa
• Length: 290 meters
• Tonnage: 114.288 GT
• Speed: 23 knots
• Decks: 13
• Passengers: 2,860
• Crew: 1.110
• Languages on board: English, Italian, German
• Currency: euro/US dollar (depending on travel area)
• Internet: Starlink from SpaceX and Wi-Fi (fee required)

In total, the Costa Pacifica has 1,504 comfortable and modern cabins. Some staterooms offer direct access to the spa, many staterooms have a private balcony. Interior staterooms measure about 14 sqm, while oceanview and balcony staterooms offer about 17 sqm of space. Onboard suites feature a private balcony and range in size from 24 to 35 sqm. In the Samsara area, you can choose between interior, balcony staterooms and suites. These staterooms offer guests some additional privileges, such as unlimited access to the thermal area, among others.

On the Costa Pacifica, all guests from young to old feel at home. The ship offers something for every taste: dance tea or disco, a quiet spot on deck or the show stage at the Lido pool. Here, every guest can arrange their holiday according to their own wishes. The Costa Pacifica is an island of Italian joie de vivre, with a colourful and lively design. However, a cruise with this ship is not a club holiday either: as with classic cruises, there are two evenings during a 7-day voyage when festive attire is recommended.

In the various restaurants on board the Costa Pacifia, every guest can find the culinary delights to suit them. Whether in a relaxed atmosphere in the buffet restaurant or in one of the specialty restaurants with dishes from all over the world, the Costa Pacifica offers a variety of culinary alternatives.

The following restaurants are included in the price:

• La Paloma restaurant (buffet restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch)
• My Way Restaurant (main restaurant): Here you will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner at your table. The menu is à la carte.
• New York New York Restaurant (main restaurant): Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served à la carte at the table.

In the following restaurants you pay an extra charge:

• Archipelago: Discover a place with an innovative and sustainable design. The menus are created by international chefs Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze and Ángel León.
• Teppanyaki Restaurant: Here you can experience a great cooking show by the Japanese chefs.
• Sushino at Costa: Do you like nigiri, maki, sashimi and mochi? Then this sushi bistro is just the place for you.
• Pizzeria Pummid' Oro: Enjoy a freshly prepared pizza made with high-quality ingredients and slow-risen sourdough.
• The Salty Beach Street Food: Are you a burger fan? Here you will find the true flavors of street food.
• Élite Suite & Club Restaurant: Enjoy a gourmet menu with excellent service.

In the various lounges and bars (not included), such as the Grand Bar Rhapsody or the Wien Wien Bar, you can use your drinks packages, enjoy drinks and make new contacts.

Shows are presented every evening in the huge theatre. There is a casino, numerous bars and various opportunities for dancing. Especially for the younger guests and those young at heart, there is a disco on board. For daily entertainment there is also, for example, a large water slide and numerous shopping opportunities. In preparation for the individual ports, lectures are held about the destinations called at. Classic cruise entertainment is not neglected either: there are bingo games, game tournaments and many other offers that change daily.
The wellness area has been enlarged again compared to previous ships. On 6,000 sqm, the Samsara Spa offers a large fitness room with a magnificent sea view and various saunas and whirlpools. In addition, the Samsara Spa, run by the Steiner company, offers all kinds of health and beauty treatments (some for a fee). Four swimming pools, one of which has a retractable glass roof, five whirlpools, a multi-purpose sports field and an outdoor jogging track round off the facilities.

Costa Pacifica is like a swimming city with a varied range of entertainment programmes. First time travellers will love the fun, entertainment and Italian food aboard the ship.