seatec - Finnish marine technology review 1/2010 | Page 28

After the maiden voyage, Costa Deliziosa will sail seven-day cruises in the Arabian Gulf visiting the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain. In the 2010 summer season, the ship will sail from Copenhagen for seven-day cruises to the Norwegian fjords and the Baltic capitals. HIGH FIVE The Costa Deliziosa is part of the Italian company’s fleet expansion programme, with five new ships launched between 2009 and 2012, for a total investment worth EUR 2.4 billion. The Costa Luminosa, Costa Pacifica and Costa Deliziosa will be followed by Costa Favolosa, due for delivery in summer 2011, and Costa Fascinosa, which will make her debut in spring 2012. All five sh \