Italian Actress Named Costa Fortuna Godmother
Maria Grazia Cucinotta, an Italian actress with Mediterranean allure, has been chosen to be the Godmother of the Costa Fortuna, Costa Crociere’s new flagship, which will be christened on 22nd November at Genoa Cruise Terminal. In accordance with strict naval tradition, the Godmother will officially name the vessel by breaking a bottle against the hull of Costa Crociere’s newest ship. Maria Grazia Cucinotta will also make a surprise appearance in the spectacular show celebrating the ship, called “Transatlantic Liners. The Art of Navigation in Italy”, produced and directed by Valerio Festi, an artist who has staged outdoor performances all over the world.
Costa Crociere Chooses Naples
The ceremony to inaugurate Costa Crociere’s new flagship will be held on 7th June 2003, staged by Valerio Festi and listed in the “Monumental May” calendar of events. Naples, November 7, 2002. Naples, renowned as an artistic and seafaring city, has been chosen to host the christening ceremony for the Costa Mediterranea, Costa Crociere’s new flagship under construction in the Kvaerner Masa Yards in Helsinki. The event will take place next year on 7th June. The news was announced on board her sister ship, Costa Atlantica, by the Chairman of the company, Pier Luigi Foschi, before an audience that included the Mayor of Naples, the Honourable Rosa Russo Iervolino, and the Chairman of the Port Authority, Senator Francesco Nerli.
