Costa Victoria deck plans

Costa Victoria (1996-built, last refurbished in 2018, scrapped in 2020) was a Sky-class cruise ship in Costa's fleet. Her sisterships, owned by NCL, were the Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun. Originally ordered by Costa Cruises as “Costa Olympia,” she was completed for NCL as “Norwegian Sky.”

The Costa Victoria deck plan featured a total of 964 staterooms accommodating 1,928 passengers (with a maximum capacity of 2,394 guests) and 790 crew/staff. The ship had 11 passenger decks, each named after famous classical Italian operas. Onboard facilities included 5 restaurants, 12 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools (including indoor and adults-only pools in the spa), 4 jacuzzies, 12 elevators, and no self-service laundromats. The ship showcased glass mosaics by E. Tadinidi and numerous unique artworks and prints, including works by A. Vignali, displayed throughout the vessel.

In addition to the ship's crew and staff, Costa Victoria passengers were also assisted by Pepper robots—cutting-edge humanoid technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. These mobile robots greeted and guided guests during embarkation and provided assistance throughout the voyage. They offered information and tips about onboard dining, entertainment, enrichment programs (workshops, scheduled events), casino and shopping promotions, and shore excursions. Capable of communicating in English, German, and Italian, Pepper robots could also interpret human emotions by analyzing voice tone and facial expressions.

Costa Victoria 2013 refurbishment review

The ship’s 2013 drydock in Genoa, Italy (October 25 - November 11) had a budget of USD 18 million. This project, aimed at preparing the vessel for the Asian market, included:

• Redesigning old and adding new retail boutique shops
• Introducing new dining venues and menu options, such as an aft buffet restaurant terrace, pizza and noodle bars, a midnight buffet, and an enhanced evening entertainment program in the Theater Lounge
• Redecorating all lounges, installing new artworks, and restyling the ship’s interior with a European flair

Major deck plan changes following the 2004 drydock refit included:

• Conversion of 242 Oceanview cabins to Balcony cabins (on decks 9, 10, and 11)
• Addition of balconies to 4 suites (on deck 11)
• Addition of a terrace to Ristorante Buffet Bolero aft on Lido Deck 11, along with two outdoor promenade relaxation areas
• Updates to ensure compliance with the latest maritime safety standards

Before returning from Asian to Mediterranean cruise service, Costa Victoria underwent another scheduled drydock refurbishment from March 18 to 30, 2018, at Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard.