General
A 70-year journey
Almost 70 years since our first voyage with the Anna C on 31 March 1948, from
Genoa to Buenos Aires, we are still going and still travelling the world's seas
today with the Italian flag proudly flying above our heads. We have lots of
stories to tell: one for each of our ships. The Franca C, for example, was the
first ship in the world to be built for cruises. The year was 1957. Over time
the designs, sizes and decor of the ships have changed, and balconies have been
introduced to the majority of cabins; the tastes and requirements of passengers
have evolved but our values have remained unchanged, our commitment to our
customers.
Costa Crociere: horizons that know no bounds
For 70 years Costa Crociere has embodied Italian style and hospitality. We have
always made it our business to introduce our guests to the world's most
stunning places, giving them the chance to explore different destinations and
discover the different cultures in the five continents with complete respect
for their identities. As the only cruise company flying the Italian flag, it is
our responsibility and duty to act as an ambassador for Italian values in the
world and to represent our country at our ports of call. At Costa responsible
innovation is a key factor when we design the ships of the future and develop
the onboard experience, a process carried out with maximum attention to detail
in order to offer a holiday geared towards discovering local cultures and
experiencing them as responsible travellers.
This
is why we have plotted a course that regards innovation and sustainable
development as the foundation for our future. For this reason, we strive to minimizes
the impact we generate on the destinations we visit with you.