Thread: Costa Allegra is ready for China

Costa Allegra, newly refurbished at Mariotti shipyard in a €12m transformation for the Chinese market, will sail on Sunday from Savona’s Palacrociere. The destination is Hong Kong, followed by two other sold-out voyages – marketed to Europeans – between China and India.

Starting July 3, Costa Allegra will begin its new program of five-day cruises from Shanghai for Chinese vacationers.

The ship's 40-day refurbishment aimed to create an ambience and amenities appealing to Chinese customers, but with a European style. The newly designed interiors were inspired by the Italian neo-classic period.


The most ambitious work was the new wellness center, created by installing a 30-ton aluminum superstructure that houses a gym, eight treatment rooms, two locker rooms, two saunas and a relaxation area. The spa will be co-managed with Steiner.

The shopping area was increased by 50%, with shops that will be managed by DFS, a leading operator in Asia, owner of the Starboard brand and an existing Costa partner. The main focus of the area is ‘Made in Italy’ products and craftsmanship.

Other work included the conversion of the theater into a lounge with a dance floor and seating capacity of more than 250. The four new restaurants include Piazzetta Allegra, a pay-to-eat sushi and sashimi bar seating 110 with a karaoke area, and Almalfi, an Italian pay-to-eat a la carte restaurant with that seats 76 indoors and 52 outside, with a dance floor.


The Montemartre Verandah Restaurant is an a la carte, pay-to-eat venue with an Italo-Asian menu and seating capacity for 134, while the adjacent Montmartre Restaurant offers free dining with open seating for 310 and an international menu.

Great. I am looking forward to seeing her in Hong Kong!!!!!
(hope the weather will be fine and I can take some photo)