The Costa Diadema

Costa Diadema

A Calender

2013

A Weight

132,500

A Ruler

306 Meters

A Gauge

22 Knots

Stick people

3,693 Guests

People

1,253 Crew

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Your floating resort

The Costa Diadema is a Costa Cruises Line ship, which was built by Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilding company based in Trieste, Italy. She's a Dream class ship, and is the largest vessel flying an Italian flag and currently Costa Crociere's flagship.

She was launched on 15 November 2013 by her godmother, Franca Grasso, a member of the public which was chosen from 12,000 guests who sailed on Costa ships in the Mediterranean during October and November 2013. She is about to reposition for Brazil for thee 2019/20 local season. Joe Farcus was responsible for her decor, and she is just as flamboyant as his other beautiful cruise ship creations.

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Restaurants

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Fiorentino Restaurant

The larger of the two main dining rooms spans decks three and four and is located at the stern, which offers a great view of the ship's wake. They have open seating for breakfast between 7 am and 8:45 am and lunch noon to 1:30 p.m. on sea days only; as well as a fixed seating dinner at either 7:00 pm or 9:30 pm.

If you're after a hot breakfast of eggs and bacon, this is the only place on the ship where you'll find it. They have light lunch options available for everyone on sea days but people with special diets can eat there every day.

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Adularia Restaurant

This second main dinner option stretches the entire width of deck three. It's beautifully decorated with golden colours and mother of pearl detailing and offers panoramic views on two sides. It shares its menu with Fiorentino and is only open for dinner except for the occasional for lunch on sea days.

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Corona Blu

The ship's buffet restaurant is located on deck ten and has a casual and comfortable atmosphere. They do three meals a day: breakfast is between 7:00 am and 11:00 am, lunch is from noon to 3:00 pm and they have tea and snacks between 4 and 5 pm. Then the buffet closes for the day but they do offer a casual and flexible dinner, where you can show up anywhere during their opening hours of 6:30 and 10:30 pm.

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Club Diadema

This fine dining venue on deck five has very elegant decor and lighting and is a great place for a romantic meal or a classy evening out with friends. Some of the seating allows a view of the chefs preparing your food whereas another side looks over the promenade. Service is impeccable, and reservations are required, simply choose a time slot between 6:30 and 9 pm.

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Tavola Teppanyaki

This restaurant on deck five offers guests a dinner and a show as the chef prepares your food on a hot grill which is built into your dining table. You can choose from 3 menus and the meal starts with salad and soup while your chef prepares and grills your main in a flamboyant show. Vegetarian options are available, and reservations are required. They usually offer two dinner seatings at 7 pm and 9 pm and are sometimes open for lunch on sea days at the same prices.

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Samsara Restaurant

This restaurant's focus is on healthy lighter options with plenty of fish and seafood on offer. It has some lovely Asian decor and the tables are beautifully decorated. Breakfast is between 7 am and 8:45 am; lunch is between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm; and dinner is open seating from 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm. They do three courses for lunch and dinner and you can also order from the main dining room menu. Note that although spa cabin guest's children are allowed, this restaurant is mostly aimed at adults.

Bars and Lounges

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Vinoteca Gran Duca di Toscana

Vinoteca Gran Duca di Toscana

This wine bar spans decks four and five and features eighty labels from over fifty Italian wineries, each to be paired with hors d'oeuvres. They even have a self-service wine machine which you can pay for using your ship card. If you just want to do some wine tasting, the upper level is the place to go, whereas the lower level is more of a gourmet food shop. This place is nice and quiet to enjoy a conversation as they don't offer any live music.

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Birrera Dresden Green

Birrera Dresden Green

You will find this German style beer hall just opposite the wine bar on decks four and five. Here you can enjoy your favourite lager, bitter or Italian brew. They have inside tables available on decks four and five and have outside tables in the promenade's semi-enclosed cabana. They feature live oompah music, but the bar is slightly less busy than the others on board.

Activities & Entertainment

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The Emerald Theatre

The Emerald Theatre

This is the ships main theatre, which spans decks three, four and five, is stylishly decorated with orange and blue tones complemented by chrome pillars. While the main floor is flat with seats around drinks tables, the upper two floors are balconies with high-backed seats. As the theatre fills quite quickly, it's best to arrive around fifteen minutes early if you want a good seat. They favour visual performances to avoid the multi-language barrier and the shows are at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm respectively.

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Midship Pool

Midship Pool

This midship pool has a magradome (retractable roof) which means you can swim whatever the weather. It also has a huge movie screen for family entertainment and a stage where several party bands perform later in the evenings for adults.

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Stella del Sud

Stella del Sud

This aft pool may be smaller than the midship pool but is often preferred by adults on board as its quieter and has a waterfall for massaging away shoulder and neck tension. It has the usual sun loungers as well as tables for casual al fresco dining.

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Costa Diadema Gym

Costa Diadema Gym

You'll find the ship's gym on deck fourteen, just next to the spa, which overlooks the midship pool. It offers many free fitness equipment such as treadmills, stationary bikes and exercise machines. Some of their classes are charged for, such as pilates and yoga, as well as for the use of the virtual Tour de France course. Men and women have separate shower and changing rooms, but no saunas.

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4D Cinema

4D Cinema

This exciting 4D Cinema is on deck five and the minimum age is 6 years. Participants wear 3D glasses while being immersed in special video and audio affects as well as feeling "impact" on the 24 vibrating seats.

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Star Laser

Star Laser

This video arcade on deck ten is open to guests of all ages and features high tech lighting and sound, perfect for birthday, karaoke or DJ parties. Its most popular attraction is the new Laser Maze where you can try out your cat burglar skills by trying to complete the maze without touching any of the laser beams.

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Grand Prix race car-driving simulator

Grand Prix race car-driving simulator

This fantastic Grand Prix race car-driving simulator is located on deck twelve and requires closed shoes. It is one of the best simulators at sea, using the same real time vehicle modelling technology as Formula One drivers use in training.

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Squok Club

Squok Club

The Costa kids club is called the Squok Club and is divided into age appropriate groups. In case you're wondering, Squok is the name of Costa's half-shark, half dolphin mascot. The Mini Group is for three to six-year olds and the Maxi for kids from seven to eleven years old. Note that your kids will have to be potty trained to attend these groups and that your children under three will only be allowed there during less busy times, as long as you accompany them.

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