Costa Europa info

Ship Statistics

Name: Costa Europa	Registry: Italy
Ship Completed Date: 1/1/1986	Refurbished Date: 1/1/2002
Capacity: 1494	Number of Crew, Nationality: 650, International
Gross Tonnage: 54,000	Number of Passenger Decks: 9
Non-Smoking Dining: Yes	Non-Smoking Ship: No

Costa's one of the newest ship, the Costa Europa, offers her guests an unsurpassed level of style. Costa Europa's 2002 cruise program will offer guests various alternatives aimed at the discovery of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Costa Europa is an exclusive ship that stands out on account of her classical and elegant style. The main feature of the Costa Europa is the clever combination of spacious lounges and cosy corners in a classy atmosphere. The outside areas are also vast and comfortable with 2 swimming pools, one with a sliding roof, 2 jacuzzis and a sports centre with two multi-purpose courts.

Her Italian-inspired suites feature all the comforts of home and butler-style service that the most experienced travelers will enjoy.

La dolce vita awaits aboard the Costa Europa

. No matter which ports you call on, your onboard experience will be an introduction to the best of Italy, from its legendary hospitality to delectable entrees. That's what Costa's Italian Style Cruising is all about. As you sail toward exotic destinations, you may find yourself sipping a frothy cup of cappuccino or learning how to make the perfect pesto. After a day in port, indulge in some veal scallopini before dancing in the Crystal Club Disco, or play a few hands of blackjack in the Lerna Casino. Two whirlpools, a sports center, and a pool equipped with a sliding roof add to the fun.

The sophisticated Costa Europa reflects the style and atmosphere of continental Europe, blending rich colors and Old World artistry in a refined style, accentuated by the mystery of Greek myths and legends. Roomy lounges and cozy corners and prestigious works of art create the charm of this ship. A stroll around the nine spacious decks: Hercules, Auriga, Cassiopea, Orion, Perseus, Andromeda, Pegasus, Sirens and Centaurus, guests will find a selection of elegant lounges, cafes and cozy corners, the shopping area, the casino and all the glitter and glamour of nightlife.

Overview

Costa Europa was delivered in May 1986 by the German shipyard Jos L. Meyer as Homeric. She was the last ship built for Home Lines, but also the first cruise ship built by this German shipyard, today one of the most prolific in the construction of this type of vessel.
She was a typical example of the second generation of modern cruise ship, though she kept some influences of the old transatlantics: her dining room was located on a lower deck, all the cabins were built in the hull, etc.
Originally the Homeric had 18 public salons, located on decks 8, 9 and 11. She was a European designed ship, without the large theatres and restaurants that were beginning to be popular.
The Homeric inherited, from the former Home Lines cruise ships Oceanic (today owned by Pullmantur), and Atlantic (now sailing as Melody for MSC), the enormous central deck lido with a transparent roof, as well as an aft lido pool. The surface of the Homeric's outdoor decks was 3,000 square meters. Another characteristic of the Home Line'ships were their ample cabins.
The Homeric was constructed with horizontal segregation, with cabins on lower decks and spacious public places on upper decks (as Costa Classica, Romantica and Tropicale).
The Belvedere deck was dedicated exclusively to public rooms, between them the casino, the show room and the disco. Home Line was the leader in cruises from New York for many years, to Bermuda in summer and the Caribbean in winter. However, when Homeric was delivered Fort Lauderdale became her base port in the winter, offering long cruises (over 10 days) to the Caribbean. In the summer, she mainly offered week long cruises on the New York-Bermuda run. But in her next two years with Home Lines, the Homeric's cruises were shorter, a week long maximum.

Home Lines was emphasising in her marketing the following concepts:

The Costa Europa's refit kept the Westerdam' layout intact.
She had eleven decks, nine of them dedicated to passengers. Following the path begun in Costa Atlantica, she is the third Costa ship with a theme decoration on board. In this case, it was Greek mythology.
So, her decks were called Sirens, Hercules, Perseus, etc.
After her delivery to Costa, she underwent a refit in Genoa. This refit was of lesser intensity than the Costa Tropicale one, carried out one year before.
The work carried out included the creation of new places, such as the Medusa Ballroom, with a capacity for 450 people; the intimate Delo Bar and the Squok Club for the children, as well as certain improvements to suites and to the casino. The cabins and public spaces for the crew were also improved.

The Medusa Ball Room

Aft is found the Medusa Ball Room, the former Queen's Lounge. This place, which occupies all the breadth of the ship, has ample windows both sides, fitted with red curtains and screens. This place has an annular lay out around a circular dance floor located in the centre of the room.
The stage is located aft, as well as the control room, opposite a star inspired mural located in the forward wall. There are two lateral circulations and the space between the ship sides and the corridors are elevated, to improve sightlines. The room is illuminated with star shaped glass lighting, flashing candelabras and indirect lighting. All the carpets were renewed, and the new one is excellent, with a square decoration in red and beige tones.
There are eight pillars, with gold ornaments. All furniture is upholstered in red, beige and blue tones, with a splendid colour distribution. The typical high back Costa chairs were used here. Also used here is an abundance of brass and bronze. A counter is located aft, on the starboard side, with a glass top.

Public areas

After this space, the passengers can find a series of public spaces of quiet and relaxed ambience: the library, the card room, the Argo Lounge and a local with HAL trademark, the Ocean Bar. All these areas were added in the 1989-90 lengthening.
The Argo Lounge is installed in the space formerly occupied by the Explore's Lounge on the port side. It has a nautical atmosphere, with blue carpet and furniture, wood walls and ample side windows. Also, dark wood is used in the walls and ceiling. The former Dutch art works were retained, and so this room has a classical feel.
The library is located forward of the Argo lounge, and shares the same blue carpet, but the ceiling is blue. I particularly enjoyed the paintings of old Dutch sailing ships, and the dark wood furniture.

The Ocean bar

It is located on the starboard side. It shares the same carpet with the Medusa Ballroom, but has a very different ambience. There is an elliptical dance floor, with a piano, and has the feeling of a gentleman's club. The furniture is dark wood, and there are some excellent places, such as the two circular sofas, or the classical counter.
Here, the circulation was only on the port side, and on that corridor, an old Dutch gun surprises the passengers. On this side, the Costa Europa has the most innovative Internet Café in the Costa fleet, located in the place of the former meeting room.
It has flat screens, in a classical room with wooden walls. So, the ship hasn't a true meeting room, with multimedia equipment for conventions, meetings, etc, but the card room could be used for this.

Come join us aboard Costa's Europa and have the cruising experience of a lifetime. This vessel is equipped with plenty of activities to keep cruisers of all ages occuppied for the duration of your cruise. Our activity accommodations includes the Nereidi Fitness Center for those who plan on keeping in shape while they're enjoying the cruise, the Venue Beauty Salon for those who would like to find a new look or freshen up the old one, and for the sun bathers there would be the Solarium & Lido Sirens and the Solarium & Lido Andromeda. For those who would like to capture the moment there will be a Photo Shop & Photo Gallery aboard the ship.

As the moon become our guide to lead our way into complete enjoyment while we bask in the many entertainment probabilities. Such excitement reminds you exactly what life is all about. You're guarantee a wonderful time while you're aboard Costa's Europa. You'll have the opportunity to get lost in our Lerna Casino and play the many games. If you're looking for a place to unwind on the dance floor your attention will most likely be drawn to the Ladonte Disco.