Costa Allegra
A vessel may be huge to be able to cater to a lot of avid travelers’ cruise cravings, but not for Allegra. It could have been the original container vessel “Annie Johnson” way, way back; it eventually emerged into a cruise ship of attraction and grandeur. Being one of the two small units of the Costa’s line, size had not been a limitation for it to be popular. In fact, as it had been rebuilt from scratch, interiors were absolutely converted with the very inviting modern Italian designs as given inspiration by T. Mariotti of Genoa, Italy.
Upon boarding the ship, everybody heads to the Lautrec Deck. This lobby is created with an oversized skylight and marble interiors that’s really spacious. Moving forward, here are Allegra’s prominent must-see-and-visit areas:
Chapel. It wouldn’t be a Costa fleet if the ships don’t have a chapel.
Montmartre Restaurant. Meals in this French-bistro style restaurant are served twice. But then the late one is served at 9:00 PM. Take note, in Italian culture, late is really late! Recommendations here are the pastas served, these are a lot better than other European competitors.
Degas Deck. This part of the ship seats 220 passengers in its Flamenco Ballroom. A huge dance floor welcomes guests in the center and a bubbly bar on the side.
Piazzetta Allegra. Known as the town square of the vessel, Piazzetta Allegra serves as the common meeting place merging the port and the starboard side passageways this circular room serves as natural meeting place. For those who are fans of big events, a giant TV screen is placed in this area. However, shops are situated around for certified shopaholics! Moving further the passageways is the leisure area called Folies Bergères Showroom which will take you to the on board evening entertainment activities.
Manet Deck. In this area, those who are up for some relaxation can head up to the Caracalla Spa. The center features a glass roof and has an abundant display of greens. Native rattan furniture give the spa an even more natural look, while retaining the modern atmosphere with gym equipments like treadmills. On the next level, the Solarium Deck, spa and beauty treatment rooms and can be accessed using the stairs at the gym.
Crystal Club Disco. A night is not complete without some hip and lively jive! Gather around the circular club and close the day with some moonlight dancing.
Yacht Club Buffet. Located at the Rousseau Deck is a dining area furnished with wooden floors, adorned with sleek furniture and ventilated by large windows that’s perfect for morning meetings. Don’t miss taking your hearty breakfast and lunch in this al-fresco shaded terraces, savor your meal as you take the front row seats to the scenic beauty of the tour.
Costa Allegra has a gross tonnage of 28, 430 that could carry a maximum of 1,066 passengers and 420 crew members, sailing at the speed of 20.0 knots. As you get on board, these spectacular amenities will surely welcome and accommodate your trip! What’s nice about this ship, it has 12 stateroom categories that are friendly to your pocket, so there’s absolutely one that will fit in all your requirements!
