During the float-out ceremony, Costa Toscana touched water for the first time.
After the completion of the interior fittings, Costa Toscana will commence services from December 2021.
Similar to Costa Smeralda, the vessel is also powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The company said that it is the first in the cruise industry globally to introduce advanced fuel technology for cutting down emissions, both at sea and during port calls.
Costa Cruises has ordered five new LNG-powered ships, out of which two, Costa Smeralda and AIDAnova, have commenced operations already.
The vessels are part of an expansion plan that includes seven new ships to be supplied to Costa Group by 2023. The value of the total investment is more than €6bn.
Costa Cruises chief commercial officer Mario Zanetti said: “Despite the current challenging scenario, Costa Group is confirming its investment in fleet expansion. We are confident in the recovery of our industry and we are excited about the arrival of new ships like Costa Toscana, which embodies the elements we want to focus on for the future.
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