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Game changing for Costa in Costa Cruises opens a new chapter in Asia’s cruise industry this year Costa ASIA Fleet ❶ with the arrival of its third ship Costa Serena and the launch of Asia’s Theme Greek and Roman mythology. The ship is christened “Ship of God” and is positioned first ‘Around-the-World’ cruise onCosta Atlantica. as “Ancient Rome at Sea”. The decor is inspired by Olympian Gods and the ship is A focus on Asia and These moves will sig- a proud showcase of Italian art, culture, cuisine and wines. Special entertainment Costa Cruises will set a new nificantly strengthen Costa include 4D cinema and Grand Prix milestone as the first inter- Cruises’ presence in China, Simulator. Capacity national cruise line with three which is set to become the 3,780 passengers ships based in Asia when world’s second largest cruise Costa Serena joins Costa market by 2017. Costa was the Victoria and first cruise company to sail in April. The new arrival will from China back in 2006. increase Costa Cruises’ ca- pacity in Asia by 74% to better meet growing demand. Costa Atlantica will soon ❷ Costa Atlantica achieve another honour by Mr Buhdy Bok Theme Italian cinema and art –“ at Sea”. being Asia’s first “Around- Each deck is named after films by Italian the-World” cruise to sail from “Costa Cruises provides a unique ‘ at Sea’ film maestro Federico Fellini, while more than 400 artworks made it a floating art . It will offer an expe- concept that gives our guests a rich and immersive museum. rience customised to the needs Theatre, Costa Serena experience in Italian culture — from hospitality, to Capacity 2,680 passengers of Greater China guests, fea- cuisine, and to art. Our ships, decked out in distinct Italy at Sea turing Chinese-speaking crew Costa Serena with other two Italian elements, and our services combine to give members and Asian cuisines. Asia fleet which have been the comfortable, right-at-home feeling on board.” operating successfully for Mr Buhdy Bok years – and President Costa Asia Costa Atlantica – will offer Costa Cruises Asia Pacific & China Costa Cruises’ unique brand of “Italy at Sea” experiences operate homeport cruises out ❸ Costa Victoria in terms of hospitality, cui- of Shanghai. In 2015, Costa will Theme Italian fashion and elegance, with an sine, design, entertainment offer more than 200 cruises in indoor spa pool inspired by the splendour and shopping. Asia, departing from Shanghai, of Pompeii, Bar Capriccio glamorously decorated with mosaics of Emilio Tadinis Costa Cruises, a pioneer Tianjin, Hong Kong, Singapore, and top European designer boutiques with duty-free prices. of Asia’s cruise industry, is the Fukuoka, Yokohama, Incheon Capacity Atrium, Costa Serena first international cruise line to 4D cinema, Costa Serena and Pusan. 2,394 passengers

About Costa Cruises Costa Crociere S.p.A. is the leading cruise company in Europe and Costa Cruises (www.costacruisesasia.com) is the first international cruise company to operate homeport cruises in the China market since 2006. For the past 9 years, Costa Cruises holds the principle of customer-oriented and focuses on innovation and excelsior to bring Chinese passengers the most creative and high- quality cruise products with the flavor of “Italy at Sea”. According to CCYIA, Costa Cruises continues its leading position in China with 35.98% market share of homeport cruise journey in 2014.