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The preparation of pizza made from Barilla – dedicates the weekly Pasta Direct involvement of guests in Cruises take people around the world, 20
naturally leavened sourdough and the in Festa (Pasta Party) showcasing the sustainability giving them the chance to discover other
careful selection of toppings are typical versatility of the world’s favorite Italian cultures. For some time now, Costa has DISCOVERY AND TASTE
instances of this approach. Another staple (a meal in itself) in a series of The reduction of energy and water featured itineraries taking in not only EXCURSIONS - WALKING
example is the decision to have genuine, dishes prepared on the spot for our consumption as well as of environmental customary tourist resorts but also places TOURS IN OUR MAIN
top quality mozzarella cheese produced guests. Alongside the Mediterranean diet impacts, thanks to the continuous off the beaten path, thus promoting MEDITERRANEAN
DESTINATIONS
from Italian milk made directly on board we off er a variety of fusion cuisines, for advancement of shipboard technology, is sustainable nature-based tourism.
the Costa Diadema and Costa Favolosa. example our new Pacifi c Fusion menu. one of the most important goals for the Accordingly, we off er 415 eco-tours to
This project is run jointly with the Our eff orts to encourage sensible future of Costa Cruises. The eff ectiveness unspoiled areas (parks, oases and nature 3
Latteria del Curatino dairy and enables eating include events with the direct of the associated investments is increased reserves); these excursions feature zero-
us to produce the amount required each involvement of guests. In 2016 Costa substantially by the direct involvement impact means of transport and provide LOW-IMPACT EXCURSIONS
day, thus virtually eliminating waste. launched Bravo Chef, a cooking show in energy-saving eff orts of guests, called participants with a more authentic IN ICELAND AND NORWAY
– WALKING TOURS,
The great variety of the Italian culinary where passengers are contestants and on to play an increasingly active part experience, enhancing cultural exchange KAYAKING, HIKING AND
tradition is readily apparent in the the accent is on healthy recipes and the in responsible consumption initiatives and forging links with the local community. DOG SLEDDING
ships’ restaurants (there are 18 regional nutritional properties and value of food. without this aff ecting top-of-the-range
menus with a total of over 520 Italian comfort. Examples include separate
dishes). Of course one of the stars of the collection of waste (with collection points
Mediterranean diet is pasta, to which throughout the ship) and the eco-friendly
Costa Cruises – in collaboration with use of water in the cabin.