Cosita Cruises celebrates its landmark 75th anniversary this month with a series of events in its birthplace, Genoa. Events kick off from the 19 until 27 October. Costa launched in Genoa in 1948, with the maiden voyage of first ship, the ‘Anna C.’ On the evening of  20 October, Costa will host the Monumental Tour. Open to the public in Piazza Matteotti, it features electronic music, cultural heritage, and digital art, created by the French DJ and producer Michael Canitrot. The main façade of Palazzo Ducale, will come alive with a show of Genoa themed images and lights, depicting its history and the sea. There will be a cocktail party onboard Costa Toscana, Costa Cruises' flagship that calls in the port of Genoa every Friday. Closing the evening will be a special showcase by the renowned Italian artist, Malika Ayane, performing on board the Costa Toscana for the occasion. The 75th anniversary celebration program also includes an initiative to support local organisation Community of Sant'Egidio. On 19 October, at the cloister of the Basilica of Santissima Annunziata, Costa Cruises' chefs will prepare a special lunch for around 150 guests of the Community. Costa Crociere Foundation has been supporting the Community of Sant'Egidio since 2015. On 23 October, the Italian comedian Angelo Pintus will perform his show at the Politeama Genovese theater. The entire proceeds of the evening will be donated to the Gaslini Paediatric Hospital in Genoa. Costa will double the total amount. A second event dedicated to the Gaslini Hospital will be on 27 October: a group of young patients from the hospital and their families will come onboard Costa Toscana, in Genoa. They will also be joined by Mattia Villardita - "SpiderMan", the man who dresses as the superhero and visits hospitals in the Liguria region. Also, Costa will be the brand sponsor of the 40th annual assembly of ANCI, the National Association of Italian Municipalities, which will take place at the Blue Pavilion of the Genoa Fair from 24-26 October. As part of this event Costa will host a workshop dedicated to 'Guardiani della Costa', the national environmental education and 'citizen science' project for Italian students which is promoted by the Costa Crociere Foundation. "We are happy that Costa has organised a great series of initiatives to share and celebrate this milestone with the people of Genoa," - said Marco Bucci, Mayor of Genoa.

Costa Serena has embarked on the first outbound South Korea cruise since the end of cruise travel restrictions. Following two cruises between Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, Costa Serena departed from the port of Busan. The ship heads to Nagasaki and Yatsushiro in Japan. "We celebrate a historic event for cruises in Asia. It's a very important moment for the recovery of the cruise industry in Asia,” said Mario Zanetti, President of Costa Cruises. From June to October 2023, Costa Serena will be operating a programme of ‘charter’ cruises in Asia, in cooperation with local travel partners. The total number of cruises is 35. There are eight South Korea cruises, in June and October 2023, and from July to October 2023 another twenty-seven cruises are planned for the Taiwan market. The itineraries range from four to seven days. Calls include Otaru, Hakodate, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kagoshima and Miyakojima. Departures are scheduled from the ports of Busan, Sokcho and Pohang in South Korea, as well as from Keelung and Kaohsiung in Taiwan. Costa Serena is an Italian-flagged ship accommodating up to 3,780 guests. On board Costa Serena guests enjoy a wide range of Italian-style culinary and entertainment experiences.  

Costa Cruises announced the return to service in Asia for Costa Serena. From June to September 2023, the ship will be operating a program of ‘charter’ cruises, in cooperation with local Asian partners. "The new cruises announced are an important signal for the recovery in Asia, " said Mario Zanetti, President of Costa Cruises. Costa Serena will offer 30 voyages in Asia in 2023. Six Asia cruises in June 2023, will be dedicated the South Korean market; and from July to September, another twenty-four cruises are planned for the Taiwan market. The itineraries last from four to seven days. Destinations in East Asia include Sasebo, Kagoshima, Otaru, Hakodate, Naha, Miyakojima, and Ishigaki in Japan. Departures are scheduled from the ports of Busan, Sokcho and Pohang in South Korea, and Keelung, Taiwan.

Carnival Corp is sending two ships in Costa Cruises’ fleet to America. Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze will shift to the North American market, creating a new sub-brand within Carnival Cruise Line. They will become ‘Costa by Carnival’ ships, offering Costa’s Italian style to American guests Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze will be deployed in the US in 2023 and 2024 respectively. “We are excited to see these iconic Costa ships make their debut in the US under the leadership and operation of our sister brand,” said Mario Zanetti, president of Costa Cruises. “Given the slow restart of the Asian operations and the strong restart of cruises in the US, we decided to seize this opportunity.” It is a unique opportunity for guests who ‘love the culture, food and vibe of Italy,’ said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.