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|Ship name= ''Costa Serena''
| Ship name = ''Costa Serena''
|Ship owner= [[Costa Crociere]]
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| Ship owner = [[Carnival Corporation & plc]]
|Ship operator= Costa Crociere
| Ship operator = [[Costa Crociere]]
|Ship registry= [[Genoa]], {{flag|Italy}}
| Ship registry = {{ITA}}, [[Genoa]]
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| Ship ordered = 1 October 2004
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| Ship identification =*[[Maritime call sign|Call sign]]: ICAZ
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| Ship status = In service
| Ship notes = <ref name=vesseltracker/><ref>{{cite press release | title=Costa Crociere's Fleet Continues to Grow Costa Serena Sister Ship of Costa Concordia Launched Today in Genoa – The Two Largest Vessels in Italian | url=http://www.fincantieri.it/cms/data/browse/news/000067.aspx | publisher=Fincantieri | date=4 August 2006 | access-date=10 September 2011}}</ref>
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|Ship crew= 1,100 Crew
| Ship capacity = 3,700 passengers
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| Ship crew = 1,100
| Ship notes = <ref name=vesseltracker>{{cite web | title=Advanced Masterdata for the Vessel ''Costa Serena'' | url=http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Costa-Serena-9343132.html | work=VesselTracker | date=15 May 2011 | access-date=10 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="Features">[http://www.costacruise.com/B2C/USA/Shopping/Ships/SE/Default.htm Costa Serena] Ship's website. Retrieved 24 July 2010</ref>
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'''''Costa Serena''''' is the newest [[cruise ship]] of the [[Costa Cruises]] fleet, and has been characterized by the line as its [[flagship]]. It entered service in mid-2007. The name [[Serena]] was intended to symbolize harmony and serenity. The ship was constructed at [[Sestri Ponente]]. Her sister ship, the ''[[Costa Concordia]]'', was launched in 2006. The two ships are the largest and longest ships in the [[Costa Cruises]] fleet. A third sister ship, the ''[[Costa Pacifica]]'', will be launched in 2009.
'''''Costa Serena''''' is a {{Sclass|Concordia|cruise ship}} for the [[Italy|Italian]] [[cruise line]], [[Costa Crociere]]. The name [[Serena (disambiguation)|Serena]] was intended to symbolize harmony and serenity.


''Costa Serena'' was constructed by [[Fincantieri]] in [[Sestri Ponente]]. She had an older sister ship, {{ship||Costa Concordia}}, launched in 2005. The ship, along with her three active sisters, was the largest and longest in the [[Costa Crociere]] fleet until being surpassed by the {{ship||Costa Diadema}} in 2014. Two sister ships {{ship||Costa Pacifica}} and {{ship||Costa Favolosa}} were launched in 2009 and 2011 with {{ship||Costa Fascinosa}} launched in 2012. ''Costa Serena''{{'}}s godmother is [[Marion Cotillard]].<ref name="Fincantieri">{{cite press release | title=Fincantieri Delivers the Twelfth Flagship of Costa Crociere's Italian Fleet Costa Serena the Gods' Ship | url=http://www.fincantieri.it/cms/data/browse/news/000086.aspx | publisher=Fincantieri | date=15 May 2007 | access-date=10 September 2011}}</ref>
==Facilities==
* 1,500 Cabins
* 5 Restaurants
* 13 Bars
* 4 Swimming Pools
* 5 Jacuzzis
* Multi-Purpose Sports Court
* Outdoor Jogging Track
* Samsara Spa
* Theatre
* Casino
* Disco
* Internet Point
* Library
* Shopping Centre
* Video Arcade
* [[Squok Club]]
* Children's Splash Pool
* Grand Prix Simulator
* Giant Movie Screen on the Swimming Pool Deck


==Construction and career==
== Inaugural Event ==
19 May 2007 marked the day of ''Costa Serena''{{'}}s inaugural event. The event was held in [[Marseille]], [[France]], and featured fireworks and a laser show.<ref name="Inaugural1">{{cite web | author=Anita Dunham-Potter | title=Ciao, Serena | url=http://www.expertcruiser.com/reviews/ciao-serena/ | work=ExpertCruiser | date=11 June 2007 | access-date=2 September 2011 | archive-date=23 March 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323210347/http://www.expertcruiser.com/reviews/ciao-serena/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> At the same time as the actual inauguration, Costa held an inaugural event in the virtual world of ''[[Second Life]]''.<ref name="Inaugural2">{{cite web | title=Costa to Host 'Virtual' Costa Serena Inaugural | url=http://www.travelpulse.com/Resources/Editorial.aspx?n=25457 | work=TravelPulse | date=17 May 2007 | access-date=10 September 2011}}</ref>
[[Image:Costa Serena leaving Venice on maiden voyage 2007-05-26 1.jpg|300px|centre|Costa Serena ship leaving Venice, Italy on maiden voyage; picture taken on Grand Canal just in front of Ponte dei Sospiri, near Piazza San Marco]]
May 19th, 2007 marked the day of the Costa Serena's inaugural event. The event was held in [[Marseille]], [[France]]. At night, fireworks lit up the sky as the Costa Serena sat in the Old Port of Marseilles.


In 2015, she re-positioned to Shanghai to sail year-round cruises from China visiting ports in Japan and South Korea. These sailings are catered for Chinese guests and are only bookable through Chinese travel agencies. ''Costa Serena'' currently sails from [[Shanghai]] year-round.
[[Image:Costa Serena leaving Venice on maiden voyage 2007-05-26 2.jpg|right|thumb|Leaving Venice on maiden voyage]]


=== 2020 COVID-19 outbreak===
==External links==
{{Main|COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships}}
* [http://www.costacruise.com/B2C/USA/Shopping/Ships/CO/default.htm Costa Cruises]
Fifteen passengers aboard ''Costa Serena'' on 24 January were suspected to have SARS-CoV-2.<ref name="serena.safety">{{Cite web|url=https://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/cruise-operators-cancel-sailings-from-china-as-coronavirus-outbreak-worsens/|title = To make better decisions, you need to see the big picture}}</ref> The ship arrived at its destination, [[Tianjin]], [[China]], on 25 January.<ref name="serena.safety" /> Quarantine officials boarded the ship to screen all passengers and crew member, and found 17 people with fevers.<ref name="serena.safety" /><!-- unsourced information -- 146 (of 3,706) passengers from [[Hubei province]] where the disease originated, an emergency was declared. The cruise ship was locked down for 19 hours --> All tests returned negative later that day, and everyone was ordered to disembark and have their photographs and temperatures taken as an additional precaution.<ref name="serena.safety" />
* [http://webcams.costa.it/ShipInfo.asp?name=Serena Costa Serena live webcams]
* [http://travography.com/blog/2007/06/new-italian-mega-liner-floating.html "A Floating Pantheon"] Media report


=== 2023 Ship restarting ===
Chartered for the entire 2023/2024 season, the Costa Serena is set sail from the port of Leam Chabang for a series of 4/5 day cruises, before moving on to Japan and South Korea in June 2023, offering a series of short cruises dedicated to the local market.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Costa Serena Sets Sail to Singapore Ahead of Asia Restart - Cruise Industry News {{!}} Cruise News |url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/03/costa-serena-sets-sail-to-singapore-ahead-of-asia-restart/ |access-date=2023-05-21 |website=cruiseindustrynews.com/ |language=en-US}}</ref>

Costa Serena is all set to debut in the India market starting November 4th 2023, and will be the largest ship in Indian waters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mumbai |first=Disha Shah Ghosh- |date=2023-06-19 |title=Costa Serena to home port in Mumbai, sailings to start from Nov 4 - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism |url=https://travelbizmonitor.com/costa-serena-to-home-port-in-mumbai-sailings-to-start-from-nov-4/ |access-date=2023-10-25 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==In popular culture==
In 2007 ''Costa Serena'' was used for the setting of the movie [[Natale in crociera|Natale in Crociera]].

In 2009 ''Costa Serena'' and her crew was featured in the six-episode [[National Geographic Channel]] documentary series ''Cruise Ship Diaries.''<ref name="NatGeoTV">{{cite web| title=Cruise Ship Diaries| url=http://natgeotv.com/uk/cruise-ship-diaries/about| publisher=NatGeoTV| access-date=10 September 2011| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318003602/http://natgeotv.com/uk/cruise-ship-diaries/about| archive-date=18 March 2012}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.costacruise.com/usa/costa_serena.html}}

{{List of ships built by Fincantieri}}
{{Costa Cruises}}
{{Costa Cruises}}
{{Concordia class}}
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Latest revision as of 19:07, 2 November 2024

Costa Serena in Istanbul, 2010
History
NameCosta Serena
OwnerCarnival Corporation & plc
OperatorCosta Crociere
Port of registry Italy, Genoa
Ordered1 October 2004
Cost€450 million (£372 million, US$570 million)
Yard number6130
Laid down1 February 2005
Launched4 August 2006
Completed9 March 2007
In service2007–present
Identification
StatusIn service
Notes[1][2]
General characteristics
Class and typeConcordia-class cruise ship
Tonnage
  • 114,147 GT
  • 87,196 NT
  • 10,000 DWT
Length289.59 m (950 ft 1 in)
Beam35.5 m (116 ft 6 in)
Draught8.30 m (27 ft 3 in)
Depth14.18 m (46 ft 6 in)
Deck clearance2,908 mm (114.5 in)
PropulsionTwo shafts; fixed-pitch propellers
Speed20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Capacity3,700 passengers
Crew1,100
Notes[1][3]

Costa Serena is a Concordia-class cruise ship for the Italian cruise line, Costa Crociere. The name Serena was intended to symbolize harmony and serenity.

Costa Serena was constructed by Fincantieri in Sestri Ponente. She had an older sister ship, Costa Concordia, launched in 2005. The ship, along with her three active sisters, was the largest and longest in the Costa Crociere fleet until being surpassed by the Costa Diadema in 2014. Two sister ships Costa Pacifica and Costa Favolosa were launched in 2009 and 2011 with Costa Fascinosa launched in 2012. Costa Serena's godmother is Marion Cotillard.[4]

Construction and career

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19 May 2007 marked the day of Costa Serena's inaugural event. The event was held in Marseille, France, and featured fireworks and a laser show.[5] At the same time as the actual inauguration, Costa held an inaugural event in the virtual world of Second Life.[6]

In 2015, she re-positioned to Shanghai to sail year-round cruises from China visiting ports in Japan and South Korea. These sailings are catered for Chinese guests and are only bookable through Chinese travel agencies. Costa Serena currently sails from Shanghai year-round.

2020 COVID-19 outbreak

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Main article: COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships

Fifteen passengers aboard Costa Serena on 24 January were suspected to have SARS-CoV-2.[7] The ship arrived at its destination, Tianjin, China, on 25 January.[7] Quarantine officials boarded the ship to screen all passengers and crew member, and found 17 people with fevers.[7] All tests returned negative later that day, and everyone was ordered to disembark and have their photographs and temperatures taken as an additional precaution.[7]

2023 Ship restarting

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Chartered for the entire 2023/2024 season, the Costa Serena is set sail from the port of Leam Chabang for a series of 4/5 day cruises, before moving on to Japan and South Korea in June 2023, offering a series of short cruises dedicated to the local market.[8]

Costa Serena is all set to debut in the India market starting November 4th 2023, and will be the largest ship in Indian waters.[9]

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In 2007 Costa Serena was used for the setting of the movie Natale in Crociera.

In 2009 Costa Serena and her crew was featured in the six-episode National Geographic Channel documentary series Cruise Ship Diaries.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Advanced Masterdata for the Vessel Costa Serena". VesselTracker. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Costa Crociere's Fleet Continues to Grow Costa Serena Sister Ship of Costa Concordia Launched Today in Genoa – The Two Largest Vessels in Italian" (Press release). Fincantieri. 4 August 2006. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  3. ^ Costa Serena Ship's website. Retrieved 24 July 2010
  4. ^ "Fincantieri Delivers the Twelfth Flagship of Costa Crociere's Italian Fleet Costa Serena the Gods' Ship" (Press release). Fincantieri. 15 May 2007. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  5. ^ Anita Dunham-Potter (11 June 2007). "Ciao, Serena". ExpertCruiser. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2011.
  6. ^ "Costa to Host 'Virtual' Costa Serena Inaugural". TravelPulse. 17 May 2007. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  7. ^ a b c d "To make better decisions, you need to see the big picture".
  8. ^ "Costa Serena Sets Sail to Singapore Ahead of Asia Restart - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News". cruiseindustrynews.com/. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  9. ^ Mumbai, Disha Shah Ghosh- (19 June 2023). "Costa Serena to home port in Mumbai, sailings to start from Nov 4 - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism". Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Cruise Ship Diaries". NatGeoTV. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
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