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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]]. She is expected to commence her [[maiden voyage]] on [[May 26]],[[2007]]. On [[May 19]], [[2007]], the Costa Serena commenced its inaugural event in [[ |
'''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. |
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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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* Shopping Centre |
* Shopping Centre |
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* Video Arcade |
* Video Arcade |
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* [[Squok Club]] |
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* Children's Splash Pool |
* Children's Splash Pool |
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* Grand Prix Simulator |
* Grand Prix Simulator |
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== Inaugural Event == |
== Inaugural Event == |
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May 19th, 2007 marked the day of the Costa Serena's inaugural event. The event was held in [[ |
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. |
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[[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 1.jpg|right|thumb|Leaving Venice on maiden voyage]] |
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[[Image:Costa Serena leaving Venice on maiden voyage 2007-05-26 2.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]] |
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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 /> |
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==External |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.costacruise.com/B2C/USA/Shopping/Ships/CO/default.htm Costa Cruises] |
* [http://www.costacruise.com/B2C/USA/Shopping/Ships/CO/default.htm Costa Cruises] |
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* [http://webcams.costa.it/ShipInfo.asp?name=Serena Costa Serena live webcams] |
* [http://webcams.costa.it/ShipInfo.asp?name=Serena Costa Serena live webcams] |
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Revision as of 14:42, 8 December 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.
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:
