Since 2001, Costa Cruises has poured approximately €200 million ($225 million) into fleet enhancements as part of its five-year Strategic Path initiative, which will wrap up in November 2025 with the ...

Costa Serena is an Italian-flagged ship built by Fincantieri shipyard that entered service in 2007. It is 114,000 gross tons and can accommodate up to 3,780 guests.

French actress Marion Cotillard will be godmother to the Costa Serena when it is christened in Marseille, France, on May 19, the line said.

Costa Cruises named its current newbuild the Costa Serena. The 112,000-ton, 3,000-passenger Serena will be delivered to Costa in May 2007. Its sister ship, the Costa Concordia, will be delivered ...