Costa Smeralda, the floating city starts the itinerary again!

On the 1st of May, the flagship Costa Smeralda set off from the northwestern port of Savona (Milano) after being landbound since December 20, when the Italian government banned cruises during the holiday season due to the coronavirus crisis.

The ship will set off with around 1,500 passengers on board – a quarter of its full capacity.

All passengers and crew were tested for coronavirus and mask-wearing is mandatory throughout the trip.

The crew of 1,300 had first observed a 14-day quarantine before reporting for duty.

The Mediterranean voyage will last from three to seven days, depending on where it stops on the Italian coast – La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina or Cagliari.

Floating city
The Costa Smeralda is as long as three football pitches and has 11 restaurants, 19 bars, a spa, a theatre and several swimming pools. The vessel also boasts a vast staircase covering three decks atop which is a glass platform offering a birdseye view of the vessel and the ocean below.

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Source @euronews