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May 19th, 2007 marked the day of the Costa Serena's inaugural event. The event was held in [[Marseille|Marseille]], [[France|France]]. At night, fireworks lit up the sky as the Costa Serena sat in the Old Port of Marseilles.
May 19th, 2007 marked the day of the Costa Serena's inaugural event. The event was held in [[Marseille|Marseille]], [[France|France]]. At night, fireworks lit up the sky as the Costa Serena sat in the Old Port of Marseilles.
[[Image:Costa_Serena_leaving_Venice_on_maiden_voyage_2007-05-26_1.jpg|right|thumb|Leaving Venice on maiden voyage]]
[[Image:Costa_Serena_leaving_Venice_on_maiden_voyage_2007-05-26_2.jpg|right|thumb|Leaving Venice on maiden voyage]]


== Maiden Voyage ==
== Maiden Voyage ==


You can see the Costa Serena leaving Venice, Italy on her maiden voyage in these pictures taken on the 26th of May, 2007 just in front of Ponte dei Sospiri, near Piazza San Marco:<br />
You can see the Costa Serena leaving Venice, Italy on her maiden voyage in these pictures taken on the 26th of May, 2007 just in front of Ponte dei Sospiri, near Piazza San Marco:<br />
[[Image:Costa_Serena_leaving_Venice_on_maiden_voyage_2007-05-26_1.jpg|250px]]
and [[Image:Costa_Serena_leaving_Venice_on_maiden_voyage_2007-05-26_2.jpg|250px]]


==External Links==
==External Links==

Revision as of 08:25, 7 October 2007

Costa Serena
Built: 2007
Status: in service
Tonnage: 112,000 gross tons
Length: 950 feet
Beam: 118 feet
Speed: 20 knots
Complement: 3,700 passengers, 1,100 crew
Registry: Genoa

Costa Serena is the newest cruise ship of the Costa Cruises fleet, and has been characterized by the line as its flagship. She is expected to commence her maiden voyage on May 26,2007. On May 19, 2007, the Costa Serena commenced its inaugural event in Marseille, France. 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 last year. The two ships are the largest and longest ships in the Costa Cruises fleet.

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

Inaugural Event

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.

Leaving Venice on maiden voyage
Leaving Venice on maiden voyage

Maiden Voyage

You can see the Costa Serena leaving Venice, Italy on her maiden voyage in these pictures taken on the 26th of May, 2007 just in front of Ponte dei Sospiri, near Piazza San Marco: