COSTA SERENA STARTS ITS CRUISES PROGRAM IN INDIA
by Shruree Kate
From November 2023 to January 2024, the ship currently positioned in Asia will offer a total of 23 cruises from 2 to 5 days, visiting Mumbai, Cochin, Goa and, for the first time ever, the beautiful Lakshadweep islands. Indian guests can enjoy an international holiday experience, with Italian warm hospitality and Indian customization with Indian cuisine and entertainment.
India/Mumbai, 3rd November 2023 - Costa Cruises celebrated today in Mumbai the arrival of Costa Serena at an event on board the Italian flagged ship. Starting 4 November 2023 until 11 January 2023 Costa Serena is set to home port in Mumbai operating on a newly created program of 2,3,5 nights itineraries from Mumbai and Kochi, Goa and the beautiful Island of Agatti in Lakshadweep.
Such a milestone on the 75-year anniversary of Costa was attended by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways along with Francesco Raffa, Director Asia Region & Growth Markets, Costa Cruises & Nalini Gupta, Lotus Aero Enterprises, GSA of Costa Cruises, and other senior Officials.
On board Costa Serena
guests will enjoy a wide range of international-style experiences, enriched
with the Italian warm hospitality that has characterized Costa for 75 years of
history. A local touch will also be featured: in particular, gastronomy and
entertainment will be tailored to the tastes of Indian guests.
The last itinerary celebrating the completion of its India program will also explore the spectacular Maldives.Costa Serena sailings in India are ideal for both families and couples. The cruises are also a great option for wedding ceremonies, groups, and corporate incentive travel, thanks to the ship being able to offer reserved areas and services.
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal,
Union Minister of Ports stated,
“We are offering our full support to the cruise line to home port their ships
at Indian ports. We are ready to support further development of our port
infrastructure to accommodate large cruise ships. It is a moment of pride for
us that when the Mumbai Port completes 150 years, we have Costa coming back to
offer domestic cruising options to Indian travellers.”
Francesco Raffa Director
Asia Region & Growth Markets, Costa Cruises stated: “We are extremely happy to sail
again in India where we've been operating since 2016. We are bringing to our
Indian guests authentic Italian hospitality with a local personalization in
terms of food and entertainment. India is an important market for Costa, both
for our established Fly&Cruise programs to Dubai and the Mediterranean and
our newly introduced local operations sailing domestically. We are grateful to
the Indian government for the efforts to support the domestic tourism and on
infrastructures development. India is working to develop the cruise industry
and we are excited to sail together towards the vision of the Indian
government.”
Nalini Gupta of Lotus Aero Enterprises added: “I am happy that Costa is back to the Indian shores with dedicated domestic itineraries after a temporary pause. We are looking forward to a great season ahead. With Costa there will be the opportunity of easily accessible cruises with just their Aadhaar card. It will give Indian guests the opportunity to discover the country's most beautiful locations from a unique point of view. Indians will be able to easily access an experience of vacationing right from home without the hassle of visas, and flights while still getting that international holiday experience with the Indian touch.”
Costa Serena has a total of 1500 cabins, 505 of which have
private balconies, and 14 passenger decks. To make the most of their
cruise on board, guests can choose from a wellness centre and a gym
with a sea view, a beauty salon, a theatre, restaurants
serving Indian and international cuisine, bars, 4 swimming pools,
2 of which have self-propelled glass roofs, a shopping area, and a kids'
club for children and teenagers.
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