Costa Mediterranea to Sail South America in 2008-2009

Costa will base the 86,000-ton Costa Mediterranea in South America for the 2008-09 winter cruise season. The ship will feature 44 new spa accommodations. The Costa Magica and Costa Marina will also sail throughout Brazil and Argentina.

Guests who book one of the Costa Mediterranea’s exclusive spa accommodations will receive a personalized wellness consultation, three complimentary treatments, two fitness or meditation classes and complimentary access to the Wellness Restaurant.

Spa cabins, which include ocean-view, veranda and suite categories, will feature aromatherapy diffusers, shower and air filters, and a mini-bar stocked with healthy food and beverage selections. In addition, guests with these accommodations will be offered priority spa reservation times.

The Costa Mediterranea, which has been operating since 2003, features décor inspired by 17th and 18th century Italian palazzos. It has a double occupancy capacity of 2,114.

The 105,000-ton Costa Magica will return to the region on itineraries out of Brazil with weekly routes to Bahia and cruises throughout the Southeastern coast. The 25,600-ton Costa Marina will sail from Buenos Aires.