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The new shipowner chartered the vessel to Margaritaville at Sea/Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. In March-April 2022, the CSSC ships Atlantica and Mediterranea were repositioned (via Suez Canal) from Asia to Europe, and placed at anchorage off Limassol Cyprus. May we present you with a small selection of the wide range of cruises available on Costa Cruises' Costa Atlantica. MS Margaritaville Islander (2000-built as Costa Atlantica, last refurbished by Costa in 2019, last refurbishment in 2024 March-April) is the first of the two Spirit-class Costa Cruises ships - together with Costa Mediterranea.
Margaritaville at Sea Islander
The major refit and renovation project included redesigning of all passenger staterooms (styling, colors, new furnishings/including Margaritaville brand's bedding, linens, pillows). Adora Cruises Ltd was founded in October 2015 as CSSC-Carnival Cruise ShippingAdora Cruises Ltd (renamed in June 2023) and started operations in 2020. The company is a joint venture between Carnival Corporation and China Merchants Group Ltd (Hong Kong-headquartered Chinese state-owned corporation, 1972-founded). Most of CSSC (Carnival China) is owned by Chinese shareholders (60%) and the remainder by Carnival (40%). The Chinese shareholders include CIC (China Investment Corporation) and CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation). In 2015, the ship also became the first to offer a world cruise from China.
Former Costa Atlantica is being converted into Margaritaville at Sea Islander - Crew Center
Former Costa Atlantica is being converted into Margaritaville at Sea Islander.
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Galataport Istanbul hosts a number of culture and arts centers, the world standard cruise terminal, a port hotel, and an entertainment area housing various brands, cafes, restaurants and offices. Just like the ship retained its original name and colors, most of the onboard activities continue to be Italy-themed and include a Venice Carnival party, games and contests, culinary courses. Follows the complete list of Costa Atlantica restaurants and food bars. The Atrium was expanded to 14 floors (featuring 3x several-deck-high glass chandeliers) with the lobby level served by the Atrium Bar.
Cruises to Istanbul
After several wetdocking projects, the vessel entered drydock on March 12th. The vessel was constructed by STX Finland (at Kvaerner Masa-Yards/Helsinki New Shipyard in Helsinki) under yard/hull number 498. It has volume GT-tons, DWT/deadweight 8600 tons, max draught 8 m (26 ft). The powerplant is based on Wartsila marine diesel engines (models 9L46C and 9R46/dual-fuel) with total power output 35,2 MW. Costa Atlantica is one of Costa Cruises' SPIRIT-class liners (inaugural cruise July 17, 2000), with sisterships Costa Mediterranea, and the CCL-Carnival ships Spirit, Pride, Legend, Miracle. CSSC-Carnival China's 2023 schedule for Costa Atlantica is based on homeporting in China.
An ongoing shipbuilding program has brought Costa ships into the 21st century with innovative large-ship designs that reflect their Italian heritage and style without overlooking the amenities expected by modern cruisers. Acknowledging changing habits (even among Europeans), Costa Cruises has eliminated smoking entirely in dining rooms and show lounges. However, smokers are permitted to light up in designated areas in other public rooms, as well as on the pool deck.
CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping Ltd received its ship on 12 January 2020 marking into beginning of a China-based cruise company to server for Chinese cruise travelers with its own cruise line.[9][10] The ship never entered service for the line and was resold for further trading. Her sister ship, the former Costa Mediterranea did however enter service with Adora Cruises and was renamed to Mediterranea. The three busiest areas for tourists, that include Sultanahmet, Galata and Taksim, are easy to get around on foot.
Istanbul offers a huge network of public transportation that include; buses and railways such as metro, tram systems and Marmaray. You may read more on our Getting Around Istanbul and Public Transportation page. You are lucky that Galataport is located in the heart of the city, very close, within walking distance or short tram ride from all of the major sights and sounds of the city. The best way to get to the Istanbul major tourist zones, which are Sultanahmet, Galata and Taksim, is to take the Bagcilar-Kabatas tram (T1 line) or taking public buses.
Nearly 80% of the suites and staterooms have an ocean view, and of those more than 80% have balconies. Every cabin has adequate closet and drawer/shelf storage, as well as bathroom shelves; suites have a walk-in closet. Although connecting staterooms are somewhat scarce throughout the ships, balcony dividers can be unlocked to provide connecting access in upper-category staterooms. On the two ‘gala’ nights, a casual jacket and tie are standard, while many men wear an actual suit.
Follows the complete list of Costa Atlantica lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults. The 2700-passenger ship Costa Atlantica has a 10-floor-high Atrium with glass elevators fringed with flashing lights rocketing up and down. The high-level energy ambiance is softened with Carrara marble and Byzantine mosaics (art pieces of Italy's Roman, Baroque and Renaissance eras) and Murano glass counterpoints. With 488 cruises aboard 524 ships from 54 cruise lines we're confident that we'll have exactly what you're looking for. Though Costa assures prospective passengers that they will be “cruising Italian style,” beyond the decor, less than ten percent of the actual crew are truly Italian, with most of the Italians in the navigation, deck and engine departments.
Those private guide city tours also offer drop-off & pick-up from the cruise ship and are either private or small-group tours. And they are all very competitively priced, and guarantee an on-time return to your cruise ship. Costa Atlantica arrived in Singapore for the first time on May 3, 2013, joining in Asia Costa Victoria. In the period May-June 2013, Atlantica's itinerary program offered 3- and 4-day roundtrips from Singapore to ports in Thailand and Malaysia. In June, the liner was homeported in Keelung Taiwan for two 5-day roundtrips to Japan and South Korea.
Spa staff and room service staff may be tipped as service is received. The sale of Costa Atlantica was confirmed on 16 October 2023, by Carnival Corporation & plc.[3] The new owner of the vessel is Margaritaville at Sea, it is expected to enter service for the brand in 2024. Click on top left to choose a different ship or use the menu above which is specific for Costa Atlantica. On October 16, 2023, Carnival Corporation (as shipowner) officially confirmed the sale of the 23-year-old Costa Atlantica (through Adora Cruises Ltd) to a yet-to-be-revealed buyer.
All decks were named after Federico Fellini's movies; decorated with Carrara marble and Murano glass tiles, paintings by Milo Manara; a replica of the "Caffe Florian" (Venice). Entertainment offerings include two live production shows and two themed nights (per voyage), as well as poolside fun activities and live musical performances. With its 678 private balconies, Costa Atlantica was the first ship to be opened outwards, allowing cruises to be experienced in a completely new and fascinating way. Colourful, sunny, innovative but mindful of tradition, the ship pays tribute to the art of Federico Fellini and his "Dolce Vita”. During Atlantica's 18-days drydock refurbishment in Shanghai (January 2015) to the vessel were added a total of 52 new Inside and Suite staterooms. All balcony cabins feature a private step-out veranda with sliding glass doors and furniture (small table, 2 patio chairs).
There are plenty of larger tables and some banquettes around the perimeter, but not so many tables for two. We can say that, from your Cruise port, the popular sights and sounds of the city can be accessed by walking or via short tram ride. The project included complete renovation and redesign of public areas and staterooms, as well as general/routine maintenance works (technical overhaul, machinery updates, classification inspections), superstructure and hull cleaning and repainting. On January 10, 2024, Costa Atlantica arrived at Harland & Wolff's shipyard (Belfast Ireland).
And if you will have 24 to 72 hours Istanbul stay, than you are very lucky that you can explore all of the city’s sights and sounds very effectively. Curiously, Harland & Wolff started to offer drydock repairs for cruise ships in 2020 (during the COVID crisis). The shipyard is regularly booked for routine drydocks serving Viking OCEAN's fleet. Atlantica's decks with passenger cabins have a total of 58 Suites, 660 Balconies, 167 Oceanviews, 212 Inside (no Single cabins). Cabins generally follow the outline of their Carnival counterparts, with the distinctive addition of a Grand suite category.
Its dark red upholstered chairs and banquettes, wooden floor, and Renaissance paintings make for a very comfortable, inviting atmosphere. Tranquility; great food and service; not to be in a place where English is not the first language. One special treat is a near perfect reproduction of what is probably the most renowned street cafe in the world, the Caffe Florian in St Mark’s Sq. Designer Joe Farcus went to great detail to capture the timeless essence of the original cafe, from the somewhat worn leather booths to stucco walls and gilded frame Italian classic paintings on the wall – albeit the ones on the ship are reproductions.
Expect neither lectures by former ambassadors nor first-run movies In the Mediterranean. Brace yourself for such politically incorrect games still common in Europe as actual “beauty contests” where young women of all nationalities vie for attention. Where you might expect one trivia game per day, Atlantica has as many as five or six, even on port days. $8.50 per day is charged to everybody’s shipboard account, (including children, for dining room and stateroom personnel. Passengers can have the amount adjusted by visiting the Guest Relations Desk. The two-deck Tiziano Restaurant, done in varying shades of gold with painted ceilings, offers fantastic views from the stern end of the ship through the tall glass windows.
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