76,000 tons
Passengers: 1,928
828 feet in length
105 feet at beam
Crew: 800 (international)
Italian officers
12 decks
Cruising speed 23 knots
Registry: Italy
Entered Service: 1996
Major Rebuild: 2004
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The Costa Victoria is a cruise ship that reflects the warmth and spirit of Italy. Intended to be one of the most exciting and stunningly beautiful ships of our time, the Costa Victoria cruise ship is a modern masterpiece offering every comfort, convenience and amenity for her guest's enjoyment. Her avant-garde design set new standards of excellence. From the breathtaking panoramic Concorde Plaza to the sparkling indoor pool, ultramodern Pompei Spa and incredible Planetarium Atrium spanning seven decks, the Costa Victoria cruise ship combines the elegance of European style with the sophistication of American comforts.
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In January 2004, Costa Victoria underwent a major rebuild which included the expansion of the buffet area and addition of two panorama promenades, each about 459 feet in length.
Costa has opened a Hospitality Training Institute in La Romana, Dominican Republic, in association with the prestigious American culinary and hospitality school of Johnson & Wales University. The school will train service personnel for the expanding Costa fleet. This should lead to an improvement in service in the future.
Cabins: In January 2004, Costa Victoria underwent a major rebuild which included the addition of balconies to 246 outside staterooms. This means 43% of Victoria's outside staterooms now have balconies. Costa Victoria's staterooms are much smaller than you'll find aboard the company's other vessels, and none have private balconies even at the suite level. Standard cabins range from a miniscule 120 sq. ft. to a barely tolerable 150 sq. ft. All have small refrigerators, color TV and safes; bathrooms have shower and hair dryers.
Tipping:
The amount charged to the shipboard account, per person per day (including children), is $8.50. This covers dining room and stateroom personnel. Passengers can have the amount adjusted by visiting the Guest Relations Desk.
A 15 percent gratuity is automatically added to all bar tabs. Spa staff and room service staff may be tipped as service is received.
