We are about to embark on a real cruise in the Mediterranean, but Peter "jump-started" a bit this week when he boarded the Costa Pacifica in Stockholm harbour. What did he do there? Munching on Italian delicacies and learning about Europe's largest cruise line. And then he recorded a film of course!
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250 destinations
Costa Cruises is part of the cruise line Costa Group, which is headquartered in Italy. As Europe's largest shipping company, it boasts 27 cruise ships and 27 000 employees.
Its ships travel to 250 different destinations in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, the United Arab Emirates and the Indian Ocean. If you wish, you can also embark on Round the World Cruises!
Italian delicacies
On board the Costa Pacifica, Peter got to try lots of little Italian delicacies. Not bad at all if I can believe him! (At the same time, of course, I was at work. Do not really know what to think about the "division of labour" ....!!!?) Costa Cruises themselves also seem proud to sail under the Italian flag and serve gastronomy from their home country.
Costa Cruises - More than food
As well as great food, there's a lot more to experience on board Costa's cruise ships. There's everything from spas and jacuzzis to kids' clubs, 4D cinemas, theatres and nightclubs. When you go ashore, there are different activities depending on your destination - perhaps whale watching if you're in Norway or snorkelling if you're in the Caribbean. Check out Peter's film from the ship!
Sustainable cruising
Cruise ships have been widely criticised for polluting our seas. It is therefore positive to hear that these companies are working on improvements. Costa Cruises is working on fuel optimisation and emissions reduction, and also has a waste management plan. When they add six new ships in 20121, a number of them will be fuelled by liquid natural gas, which is apparently a more environmentally friendly fuel.
Costa Pacifica - picture from Costa Cruises
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Ama de casa says:
Cruise? Can it really be something? 😉 Haha! Just love it!
But I don't know if I would have agreed to that division of labour... 😀.
01 September 2017 - 6:51
Helena says:
Have to do something about the division of labour I feel ... 😉 But next week we will cross together! ?
01 September 2017 - 11:44
Dessan says:
He's lucky Peter got to do it, but without you...it was a bit unfair to you? Should be fun for you. ?
01 September 2017 - 9:26
Helena says:
Cruising together is even better, I feel?
01 September 2017 - 11:45
Across the board says:
It doesn't seem like you'll be in any trouble! Your division of labour doesn't seem very equal?
01 September 2017 - 10:26
Helena says:
No, but what about it? Must start with some kind of equality strategy in this company, I feel ... ?
01 September 2017 - 11:46
Mr Steve says:
Great film as always.
I would have loved to browse the Italian delicacies.
01 September 2017 - 10:37
Helena says:
Glad you like the film! And snacks are always nice?
01 September 2017 - 11:46
Ditte says:
Nice with both tasting and sample visits on board. We have cruised with Costa a couple of times, partly in the Mediterranean and partly a ten-day trip from Amsterdam, into most Norwegian fjords and up to the North Cape. We were pleased with both cruises and had a balcony cabin that enhanced the trip even more.
Unfortunately, the entire shipping company was criticised a few years ago when a ship ran aground outside Sicily and a lot was written about safety on board, etc. But we are still very happy with the two cruises we have made. And I am happy to cruise again,
Nice to see Peter's film.
01 September 2017 - 11:08
Helena says:
What wonderful cruises you have done! And oh, yes, I remember when a ship ran aground... Hope they work on safety!
01 September 2017 - 11:48
Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
The delicacies look wonderful, but I agree that you have to do something about the division of labour ... I am so torn about this cruise, do not like the problems many places around e.g. the Mediterranean got with countless "day tourists", do not really like quick stops in different ports but want time to explore my destinations, do not know what I think of huge dining rooms with sumptuous buffets. Despite that, there must be some finesse with the travel form because cruising seems to be crazy ???? It will be fun to follow you via the blog and see if it is possible to change your mind, otherwise we may have to try ....
01 September 2017 - 13:41
Helena says:
When I read your comment, I become even more curious about this cruise! 😉 It will be sooo exciting to see how we experience it !!!!
01 September 2017 - 17:16
Alexandra says:
I am almost a little childishly longing to read your stories from your cruise then - film a lot haha! I do not know why, but I am a little obsessed with cruise ships. When we were on a European holiday the first time, I was sick of going to the island of Giglio where Concordia had gone aground just to look at it. But after seeing a documentary about that accident, it seems that it was the captain who was not really correct and not the shipping company that actually had a problem.
Which boat are you cruising on again?
01 September 2017 - 15:39
Helena says:
I had pretty much forgotten about Costa Concordia, until I read your comment above. But it seemed that it had to do with the human factor ... We will be travelling with Freedom of the Seas with Royal Caribbean. I'll tell you more tomorrow!
01 September 2017 - 17:19
Husis blog says:
Nice film and a good report on how it can be on board a boat. I wonder if my male owner wasn't too restless on a boat, after a while he would probably have been in every corner looking around. ?
01 September 2017 - 19:22
Matts Torebring says:
It looks delicious. Yet I don't bite, it would be boring. Things have to happen for me. Have a nice trip!
01 September 2017 - 20:10
Ninny says:
Oh, how wonderful it sounds to go on a Mediterranean cruise! Hope you have a really good trip! I am now just outside Salzburg, in a really cosy alpha hotel. Unfortunately, there is rain and heavy grey clouds, but it will get better eventually... Incredibly beautiful anyway!
01 September 2017 - 20:18
BP says:
Life can really be unfair! It is then a heavenly luck that next week you also get to feel this luxury existence:-)
01 September 2017 - 20:31
LinizTravel says:
Wow how cool! Also wanted to go but worked unfortunately ... have a wonderful cruise in the Mediterranean! Hugs
01 September 2017 - 21:26
Lena - good for the soul says:
The film really made me hungry. There is something special about cruises! And how good that they work on a little more environmentally friendly solutions. Such things are liked!
Hug Lena
02 September 2017 - 7:40