REG-Carnival PLC: Costa Cruises: September Cruises for Italian Guests Only

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13/08/2020 17:05

Costa Cruises: In September Cruises In Italy For Italian Guests Only

GENOA, Italy, Aug. 13, 2020 -- With the aim of ensuring maximum safety for
guests, crew and the destination communities, and in line with its decision to
restart responsibly, Costa Cruises
(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2885204-1&h=1466317390&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.costacruise.com%2F&a=Costa+Cruises) announces
that the September cruises of Costa Deliziosa from Trieste and Costa Diadema
from Genoa will be reserved exclusively for Italian guests, with one-week
itineraries calling at Italian ports only, allowing to rediscover in safety
Italy's finest destinations.

The decision was made considering the evolution of the epidemiological
scenario and taking in account the regulation issued today by the Italian
Ministry of Health regarding mandatory checks for travellers returning from
some European and foreign destinations, which suggests a cautious approach.
Therefore, this solution will allow Costa guests to better enjoy their
holiday, with less worries.

The departure dates of the two ships are confirmed - Costa Deliziosa on
September 6, 13, 20, 27 and Costa Diadema on September 19 - while further
details on the itineraries will be announced as soon as possible. Costa is
continuing to work in close cooperation with Flag State authorities, Italian
Regions, local institutions, health authorities, harbour master's offices,
ports and terminals and RINA to ensure a responsible, smooth and well
organized application of the new regulations and protocols approved by the
Italian Government for the restart of cruises.

The company also confirms the extension until 30 September 2020 of the pause
for all the other cruises, except for the above-mentioned departures of Costa
Deliziosa and Costa Diadema. Costa is informing the impacted Guests and travel
agents. They will be guaranteed a reprotection in accordance with the
applicable legislation.

Costa is working for a responsible and safe resumption of its cruises starting
from 6 September, as already announced in recent days, tirelessly monitoring
the epidemiological situation that is constantly evolving. The company hopes
that from October the situation will allow to welcome on board its ships also
guests of other nationalities.

In order to offer the best possible holiday experience, while protecting the
safety of guests, crew, and the residents of the local communities, Costa
Cruises has developed the Costa Safety Protocol for its fleet, including new
operating procedures in response to the COVID-19 situation. Supported by a
panel of independent scientific experts in Public Health coordinated by
V.I.H.T.A.L.I. (Value in Health Technology and Academy for Leadership and
Innovation), a spin-off of the Università Cattolica of Rome, the Costa
Safety Protocol is consistent with the health protocols defined by the Italian
Government and European (EU Healthy Gateways) authorities. The protocol will
be constantly updated based on the evolution of the scenario and medical
knowledge.

CONTACT: Costa Cruises Press Office  - Tel. +39 010 5483523 / 010 5483068 -
costapressoffice@costa.it; Gabriele Baroni - Communication Director
- cell. +39 3497668013 - baroni@costa.it; Rossella Carrara – V. P.
External Relations & Sustainability Costa Group - Cell. 3497668005 -
rossella.carrara@costa.it; Davide Barbano – Media Relations manager –
cell. +39 334 6525216 -  barbano@costa.it; www.costapresscenter.com



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