The company's cruise operator Costa Crociere launched Concordia’s sister ship, the 114,500-tonne Costa Fascinosa, in Venice yesterday. The giant ship, which will make its inaugural cruise on May 11, can accommodate 3,500 passengers and features a shopping centre, five restaurants, 13 bars and casino rooms .
Costa Crociere said its fleet expansion programme would continue with the construction of an even bigger vessel - a new 132,500-tonne liner - which is due for delivery in 2014 and will feature 5,000 berths.
With 17 decks and 290 metres long, the Costa Fascinosa can carry 3500 passengers and 1100 crew.
