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The Costa Luminosa
Costa Press Release
Costa’s Most Exclusive and Innovative Ship
Conceived by the celebrated architect and interior designer Joseph Farcus, the Costa Luminosa will become a trendsetter in contemporary design thanks to her unique inimitable style, iridescent interiors decorated with superior materials including fine marble, woods and mother of pearl and state-of-the-art technology providing stunning light and color effects.
The new flagship will offer the very best of Costa’s innovative product. From wellness, entertainment, exclusive itineraries, art, fine food and wine and relaxation, guests will find an inviting atmosphere as well as intimate settings throughout the ship, making it perfect for couples and families alike. A host of exciting innovations will be available on board , including a spectacularly entertaining 4D cinemawith sound, lighting, images and special effects that combine to create a multi-sensory experience unlike anything ever found on a ship. It will also feature a Grand Prix race car driving simulator—the most accurate representation of Formula One driving available, a professional Golf Simulatorfeaturing 37 virtual courses and an expansive outdoor area complete with a putting green as well as a jogging and rollerblading track.
The ship’s theatre will expand over three levels and feature a seating capacity of over 800. It will boast superior amenities and technology including advanced “LED” technology thatwill ensure a special effects capability so spectacular it will create a “show within the show.” The ship will also feature a giant movie screen in the central pool area with special technology that can be used for daytime projection of video clips as well as evening film screenings. Guests will be able to enjoy this feature year-round as the lido will feature a sliding glass magrodome.
The Costa Luminosa will also feature the revolutionary Samsara Spa, complete with accommodations that offer direct access to the wellness center as well as exclusive amenities. Costa was the first cruise line to introduce this innovative spa concept when launching the Costa Concordia in 2006. Elements of the spa’s invigorating treatments and stunning design are inspired by the meaning of “Samsara,” which is associated with the path to spiritual enlightenment, bliss and balancing of life energies. A full menu of treatments based on Ayurvedic principles, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a specialty restaurant are just some of the spa’s innovative features. T he Costa Luminosa will be the first cruise ship in the world to offer a Kinesis room by Technogym, located inside the gym, with equipment that may be used individually or in groups, specially designed to improve health, fitness and muscle tone.
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