Diadema to return

COSTA Cruises has returned a second ship to service, with Costa Diadema departing Genoa over the weekend.

Including calls at ports in Italy and reserved for Italian guests only, Diadema will visit Civitavecchia, Naples, Palermo, Cagliari and La Spezia.

Two more ships are expected to enter and reenter operation across the remainder of the year, which will include Costa Smeralda on 10 Oct, and the debut of Costa Firenze on 27 Dec, both of which will be available to European citizens who are residents of the countries listed in Italy’s most recent Prime Ministerial decree.

“The initial response from our guests has been most encouraging,” said Costa Group Chief Executive Officer Michael Thamm.