Costa Atlantica Makes Its First-Ever Stop in Taiwan with Special Cruises Starting June 22

By MOOK Travel & Living Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported

 

Setting sail across the oceans, enjoying gourmet food and drinks, and taking part in a wide array of onboard activities while traveling to different countries and admiring exotic scenery, cruises have become a dream for many tourists. The Italian cruise line Costa Cruises, known as "Europe’s No. 1 Cruise Brand," will bring its ship Costa Atlantica to Taiwan for the first time in June. The cruise line is launching an “Exclusive Taiwan Voyage,” departing from Keelung Port on June 22 and June 27. This will be the newest and largest flagship vessel in the Asia fleet of Costa Cruises—and the only Italian fashion cruise ship currently visiting Taiwan—featuring the theme “Venice at Sea.”

Once named “Best New European Cruise Ship” by Porthole Magazine and selected as one of the “Top 10 Cruise Ships” by Condé Nast Traveler readers, the Costa Atlantica takes design inspiration from Italian cinema. Each deck is named after classic films by the legendary Italian director Federico Fellini, such as 8½, Roma, and I Clowns. The ship’s atrium even recreates the lavish iconic scenes from the film La Dolce Vita. In addition, the onboard Caffè Florian recreates the famed 1720 Venice café of the same name—reportedly the only floating branch in the world. With its elegant ambiance and top-notch service, sipping a rich Italian coffee here feels just like being in Venice.

The Costa Atlantica has 1,057 cabins, including 54 luxury suites with private balconies, 620 cabins with private balconies, 167 ocean-view cabins, and 212 interior cabins. Over 65% of the cabins offer balconies, allowing guests to fully enjoy a relaxing sea voyage. The ship also offers a wide range of entertainment and leisure facilities suitable for all ages and any time of day—such as spas, beauty salons, saunas, swimming pools, whirlpools, fitness centers, bars, and more. The theater hosts a diverse program of performances, ensuring wonderful evenings at sea.

In addition, the Costa Atlantica has four restaurants and 12 bars that serve quality food and drinks throughout the day. Among them, the Botticelli Buffet Restaurant, which offers buffet-style dining, is especially recommended. It serves mouthwatering Italian cuisine along with a wide selection of Asian dishes. From the restaurant’s stunning transparent glass staircase, you can access another onboard eatery, Club Atlantica. Named after the ship itself, this two-level club restaurant offers a refined atmosphere where guests can enjoy distinctive à la carte meals. Meanwhile, the two-story Tiziano Restaurant hosts themed dinners, presenting special dishes that match the evening’s theme. For example, “Italian Night” is one of the most popular dinner themes. As melodious music plays, the crew invites guests to dance and celebrate together, creating joyful and unforgettable evenings.

This exclusive Taiwan voyage, jointly launched by Costa Cruises, Phoenix Travel, and Baiwei Travel, includes two routes: the “Keelung • Kagoshima • Busan 6-Day Cruise” departing June 22, and the “Keelung • Kagoshima • Jeju 6-Day Cruise” departing June 27. These itineraries allow travelers to explore both Japan and South Korea, returning to Keelung Port at the end. For Taiwanese travelers, the convenience of embarking and disembarking at Keelung Port means there's no need to fly all the way to Europe to experience a Mega Ship-class luxury cruise. Prices start from just NT$29,900 per person, and a special group discount is now available: book four people together and save up to NT$16,000 per cabin.