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On 30 October construction works commenced in Genoa’s cruise and ferry hub for the installation of new shoreside power facilities to enable passenger vessels, docking at the terminals, to switch off the generators and plug into an electrical power grid, with a subsequent immediate sharp reduction in carbon emissions and noise pollution. (more…)
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Big celebrations for Costa Cruises’ 75th anniversary in Genoa, the city where the company’s history began in 1948, with the first voyage of ‘Anna C’, the fleet’s first passenger ship. (more…)
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Costa Cruises is kicking off its 75th anniversary celebration in Genoa with an initiative to support those in need who turn to the Community of Sant’Egidio each day. (more…)
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The CLIA European Cruise Week will be held in Genoa from 11 to 14 March 2024, in partnership with the Liguria Region, the Municipality of Genoa, the Port System Authority and the Chamber of Commerce. (more…)
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Planned retrofitting activities to the Cesare Imperiale Viaduct, the 300-metre waterfront promenade connecting Ponte dei Mille to Ponte Andrea Doria in Stazioni Marittime’s cruise terminal area, accessed by the over 1 million passengers yearly who choose Genoa as a cruise destination, have commenced. (more…)
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Swan Hellenic played an active role at a high-profile event forming part of the Ocean Race Grand Finale celebrations in Genoa, Italy, on Monday 26 June 2023. (more…)
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On 31 March 1948, the motor vessel “Anna C” left Genoa for Buenos Aires with 768 guests on board. Thus began the history of Costa Cruises, which tomorrow celebrates its 75th anniversary. (more…)
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Dredging operations speed up alongside the cruise and ferry terminal quays to ensure completion ahead of schedule and prepare to accommodate in full safety the passenger ships scheduled in Genoa for the busy summer months. (more…)
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MSC Cruises, the world’s third largest and fastest growing cruise brand has wished bon voyage to guests aboard MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica as the two ships departed from Genoa, Italy today for simultaneous world cruises – an industry first. (more…)
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Within the range of infrastructure works underway to upgrade the Passenger Port of Genoa, quaywall renovation at Ponte dei Mille East begins to take shape. (more…)
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As the EU takes critical steps to deliver on its 2030 ambitions, cruise industry leaders and policymakers met yesterday in Genoa to discuss implementation of the industry’s climate goals, latest innovations and investments, and the need for government investment. (more…)
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Today, Costa Firenze made her debut in Genoa, inaugurating the restart of Costa’s cruises from the city. (more…)
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The historical port headquarters of Palazzo San Giorgio provided the backdrop to the signing of the International Sister Seaports Agreement between the President of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, Paolo Emilio Signorini, and the Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Daniella Levine Cava, a partnership which will further strengthen port ties. (more…)
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The new Community House 13D Certosa in Genoa, a project created with the synergic commitment of the Municipality of Genoa and Costa Crociere Foundation to support one of the areas of the city most affected by the collapse of the Morandi Bridge, was inaugurated today, December 9, 2020. (more…)
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Costa Cruises has signed the “Genoa Blue Agreement” promoted by the Genoa and Savona Coast Guard Offices. The document requires ships to use marine gasoil with a sulfur content not exceeding 0.10% by mass before entering the ports of Savona and Genoa, and not only while the ship is moored as required by current legislation. (more…)
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The first edition of the MedCruise Awards took place on June 25th, 2019 in Genoa, at Salone di Rappresentanza del Comune. This major cruise event was proudly hosted by our founding member, Port of Genoa, today managed by Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, in a city that offers premier cruise business opportunities in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. (more…)
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MedCruise Awards 1st Edition
The first edition of the MedCruise Awards will take place on June 25th, 2019 in Genoa. This major cruise event is proudly hosted by our founding member, Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Meridionale, in a city that offers premier cruise business opportunities in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. (more…)
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The collaboration project between Costa Cruises and the Fondazione Banco Alimentare Onlus food bank to recover and reuse surplus food produced on board cruise ships for social purposes continues. Costa Fortuna, calling today (April 12, 2019) at Genoa, has officially become part of the Costa ships’ food donation programme. (more…)
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Costa Cruises ships return to making regular calls at the port of Genoa. The first to arrive today at the Andrea Doria deck was Costa Fortuna, a 103,000 gross tons ship accommodating 3,470 total guests. She will depart from Genoa every Friday, until November 8, to offer 1-week cruises in the western Mediterranean. (more…)
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July 7th will be a red-letter date in the history of Costa Cruises: today in Genoa, during the Costa Zena Festival – the party to celebrate the 70th anniversary together with the city – the company has conquered an incredible world primacy and is trying to win another record. (more…)
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The MSC Seaview was christened on Saturday in Genoa in front of MSC executives, VIPs and key travel partners. The Seaview will spend the summer in Europe before the 4,140 guest ship moves to Brazil for the winter. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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After giving its support to the “Partita del Cuore 2018” (Match of the Heart 2018), Costa Cruises presents another great initiative to celebrate its 70th birthday together with the city of Genoa. (more…)
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With just 12 days until the Christening of MSC Cruises’ new state-of-the-art flagship MSC Seaview, the leading cruise company in Europe announced today (May 25th) that Michelle Hunziker will host the glamorous event as the Master of Ceremonies in Genoa on June 9th. (more…)
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An exhibition dedicated to happiness by the celebrated Italian photographer is due to open on 6 July this year at the Palazzo Ducale, in Genoa, under the patronage of the Liguria Region and Genoa City Council. The title of the exhibition is “Oliviero Toscani. (more…)
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MSC Cruises has delayed the christening of its newest vessel, MSC Seaview, resulting in the cancellation of the ship’s preview sailing. The line will take delivery of MSC Seaview on June 4, which will push back the inaugural festivities — including the christening — and cause the ship’s June 7-10 preview sailing to be cancelled. (cruisecritic.com)
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The wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise liner has made its final journey as it was towed to its last berth where it will be demolished. (euronews.com)
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Costa Crociere Foundation, the foundation established by Costa Crociere, and the Community of Sant’Egidio has made progress with its “Housing the Homeless” project. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Italian trade union leaders and politicans have raised concerns over the future of Costa Crociere, the Genoa based part of Carnival Corp & plc, after it had decided to relocate its marine operations to Hamburg. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Following the announcement that some Costa Crociere shoreside services will be consolidated in Hamburg, trade unions and employees at Costa are planning a four-hour strike on Monday, February 2. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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