“"Costa Cruises' 'Italy at Sea' – Costa Fortuna Sets Sail Again"
Opening Performance: "Chinese Drums"
On October 26, 2017, the over 100,000-ton luxury cruise ship Costa Fortuna, carrying more than a thousand passengers, set sail from Xiamen. The Xiamen Port Holdings Group Co., Ltd., Xiamen International Cruise Terminal Group Co., Ltd., Xiamen Xihaowan Cruise City Investment Co., Ltd., and Huao Century Cruise Management Co., Ltd. jointly brought Costa Cruises' Fortuna back to Xiamen. Costa Cruises' "Fortuna," known as the "Floating Museum," will stop in Da Nang, Vietnam, on this journey, offering a 5-day, 4-night "Italy at Sea" experience.
Crystal Violin Performance
As the first international cruise brand to enter the Chinese market, Costa Cruises has, for over a decade, adhered to a customer-first service philosophy, committed to creating the most innovative and high-quality cruise vacation products with dedication and excellence, allowing more Chinese travelers to experience the ultimate "Italy at Sea" cruise holiday. Drawing inspiration from Italy’s great maritime and shipping history, the ship features artworks, paintings, and antiques from different eras, blending the romantic ideals of the Age of Exploration, the artistic spirit of the Renaissance, and the essence of Italian architecture.
String Quartet Performance
This voyage from Xiamen, the home port of Costa Cruises' Fortuna, will offer passengers an extraordinary culinary, entertainment, and shopping experience. For dining, from buffets to main restaurants, specialty eateries such as Hotpot on the Sea and Italian Private Kitchen, along with 24/7 food service, promise a gastronomic journey. For entertainment, aside from exclusive Italian-themed performances and stage shows in the grand theater, various shows and interactive experiences—such as wine tasting, cooking classes, and crew games—will be held in other venues. For shopping, the ship will also launch a shopping festival and special seasonal offers, allowing guests to enjoy retail therapy and the latest trends while at sea.
Band Performance
Xiamen International Cruise Terminal is one of China's four major cruise hubs. In 2016, it welcomed 79 international cruise calls and handled over 200,000 cruise passengers, setting a new record. In recent years, the terminal has actively implemented the innovative "Cruise + Destination" model, pioneering a national fast-track supply chain for cruises, enhancing the cruise industry chain, and further strengthening the terminal’s cohesion and influence to promote all-for-one tourism in Xiamen. Costa Fortuna will provide passengers with a diverse, world-class cruise experience, boosting Xiamen’s appeal as a cruise hub, attracting more visitors, and fostering local cruise and tourism development.
Costa Cruises' Costa Fortuna