Costa Firenze arrives at Cagliari port

At the invitation of the ship’s captain, authorities in Sardinia joined Cagliari Cruise Port on board the vessel to witness its crest exchange ceremony.

‘For Cagliari Cruise Port, this call is an important demonstration of the centrality of the Sardinian port, not only for the shipowner, but also within the panorama of Italian cruise ports,’ said Antonio Di Monte, general manager, Cagliari Cruise Port.

Costa Smeralda called at the port every week through May and June.

Costa Firenze

Inspired by the architecture of Florence, the 135,500gt Costa Firenze is 323 mtr long and can accommodate up to 5,200 passengers.

Its inaugural one-week cruise involves calls at Savona, Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Catania, Palermo and Cagliari.

From the end of July to the close of August, the ship will add a stop in Valletta, Malta and from 12 September, will also feature Marseille, France and Barcelona and Ibiza, Spain.

Last week, Mario Zanetti, president, Costa Cruises said the sailing marked 'a gradual return to normality.'