Costa Pacifica [SEP] vessel class
Costa Pacifica
Costa Pacifica is a "Concordia"-class cruise ship for Costa Crociere. She was handed over to Costa Crociere on 29 May 2009. Her sister ships, "Costa Concordia" and "Costa Serena", were launched in 2006 and in 2007, with "Costa Favolosa" and "Costa Fascinosa" launched in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
Concept and construction.
"Costa Pacifica" is the third ship of the "Concordia"-class, preceded by sister ships "Costa Concordia" and "Costa Serena" and was
", for Princess Cruises; and "Costa Pacifica", for Costa Cruises. The four ships, and the options, were simultaneously ordered by Carnival Corporation for US$3 billion.
The "Carnival Dream" then launched at Monfalcone on 24 October 2008. The ship was delivered on 17 September 2009, eleven months after her launch, at the Monfalcone yards.
Option for a second vessel was exercised, which is the "Carnival Magic". The ship was ordered on 18 December 2006 and keel was then laid