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8 April 202531 March 2025

The calm of Geirangerfjord in Norway

La calma del fiordo di Geiranger in Norvegia

The calm of the Geirangerfjord in Norway.
The Geirangerfjord, located in the Møre og Romsdal region of Norway, is one of the most beautiful and serene places in the world. This fjord, about 15 km long and up to 233 meters deep, is famous for its breathtaking beauty and its atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
The Geirangerfjord has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its extraordinary natural beauty. Its steep rock walls, spectacular waterfalls and crystal clear waters create a unique and fascinating landscape. Among the most famous waterfalls are the “Seven Sisters” and the “Bride’s Veil”, which add a touch of magic to this enchanting place.
Visiting the Geirangerfjord is an experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the calm and serenity of nature. Far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this fjord offers a perfect refuge for those seeking peace and tranquility. The calm waters of the fjord and the silence of the surrounding mountains create a relaxing and rejuvenating atmosphere.
There are many activities that allow you to enjoy the calm of the Geiranger Fjord. A cruise on the fjord offers the opportunity to admire the spectacular views and get up close to the waterfalls. For those who love adventure, you can explore the fjord by kayak, gliding gently over the calm waters. Hiking along the scenic trails offers breathtaking views and moments of pure contemplation.
Sailing along the Geiranger Fjord is an unforgettable experience that leaves a deep mark in the hearts of those who visit it. The natural beauty and tranquility of this place create memories that last a lifetime. Whether it is a cruise, a hike or simply a moment of relaxation on the shores of the fjord, Geiranger offers a unique and rejuvenating experience.

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The Geirangerfjord (Geirangerfjorden) is a fjord in the Norwegian region of Sunnmøre in the south of the county of Møre og Romsdal. It is a branch of the much larger Storfjorden and within it is the famous village of Geiranger. The fjord is one of the most visited natural sites in Norway and since 2005 it is included, together with the Nærøyfjord, in the List of World Heritage Sites drawn up by UNESCO. The presence of these two fjords in the list is however threatened by a plan to build some power lines through the fjord.
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The calm of Geirangerfjord in Norway – Le calme du fjord de Geiranger en Norvège – La calma del fiordo de Geiranger en Noruega – A calma do fiorde de Geiranger na Noruega – Die Ruhe des Geiranger-Fjords in Norwegen – Sự yên tĩnh của vịnh hẹp Geiranger ở Na Uy

The text of the post was written with the help of Copilot, a virtual assistant based on artificial intelligence.
References:
– https://www.visitnorway.it/dove-andare/norvegia-dei-fiordi/geirangerfjord/
– https://www.travelguide-en.org/it/fiordo-di-geiranger-uno-dei-fiordi-piu-belli-della-norvegia/
– https://www.mondovagandosenzameta.it/fiordo-di-geiranger-norvegia-unesco/

18 March 202510 March 2025

Cold canapés for a cocktail on a cruise

Canapè freddi per un cocktail in crociera

Cold canapés for a cocktail on a cruise.
Sometimes, when there is a special occasion or event (such as a cocktail party or a small party), canapés are prepared on the ship for an aperitif.
Passengers can purchase this service on board.
Over the years, they have also changed in appearance: I remember that once they were canapés or volován while now they are much more elaborate. Only the raw ham rolled on a breadstick remains.
I almost forgot: a Costa cruise, of course!

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A canapé (from the French canapé and the medieval Latin canapeum, a corruption of the class conopēum, conopeo) is a small appetizer placed or spread on slices of crustless bread that are usually first spread with butter and also previously grilled. It is usually carefully prepared and very decorative in appearance, separated into slices and often eaten in a single bite.
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Cold canapés for a cocktail on a cruise – Canapés froids pour un cocktail en croisière – Canapés fríos para un cóctel en un crucero – Canapés frios para um cocktail num cruzeiro – Kalte Canapés für einen Cocktail auf einer Kreuzfahrt – Món canapé lạnh cho một ly cocktail trên du thuyền

16 March 20259 March 2025

The departure, at night, from the port of Savona

La partenza, in notturna, dal porto di Savona

The departure, at night, from the port of Savona.
Some time ago I was on board the ex Costa Firenze (of Costa Crociere) and one evening, we had a bit of a delay in leaving, we set sail later than usual from Savona.
I therefore had the opportunity to take some night photos of the area in front of the port and, in full view, of the Leon Pancaldo Tower.

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Here's the spot, more or less, where I took the shot:

The departure, at night, from the port of Savona – Le départ, de nuit, du port de Savone – Salida, por la noche, desde el puerto de Savona. – A saída, à noite, do porto de Savona – Die Abfahrt, nachts, vom Hafen von Savona – Chuyến khởi hành vào ban đêm từ cảng Savona

13 March 20257 March 2025

The decorations of the magnificent buffet on board the ship

Le decorazioni del buffet magnifico a bordo nave

The decorations of the magnificent buffet on board the ship.
On some ships and on certain itineraries (usually on longer cruises) they try to recreate the Magnificent Buffet that was done many years ago on gala evenings.
When I was on board the former Costa Firenze, we went on 14-day cruises in the Western Mediterranean and that was what we did.
These were just some of the beautiful decorations that the kitchen prepared.

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Costa Firenze is the fifth Vista-class cruise ship built at the Marghera shipyard. Originally designed for the Chinese market by Costa Asia, a subsidiary of the Italian shipping company Costa Crociere, following the COVID-19 pandemic it was subsequently deployed for the European market.
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The decorations of the magnificent buffet on board the ship – Les décorations du magnifique buffet à bord du navire – La decoración del magnífico buffet a bordo del barco – A decoração do magnífico buffet a bordo do navio – Die Dekoration des prächtigen Buffets an Bord des Schiffes – Trang trí tiệc buffet hoành tráng trên tàu

10 February 20254 February 2025

Sailing in the Geiranger Fjord in Norway

Navigando nel fiordo di Geiranger in Norvegia

Sailing in the Geiranger Fjord in Norway.
My job has taken me sailing in the Norwegian fjords aboard the Costa Crociere ships for two consecutive summers.
What a spectacle it is to cross the mountains on a ship!
These three shots are from two years ago while I was aboard the former Costa Firenze.

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Photo taken with Honor 20.

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Here is where the fjord is located:

The Geirangerfjord (Geirangerfjorden) is a fjord in the Norwegian region of Sunnmøre in the south of the county of Møre og Romsdal. It is a branch of the much larger Storfjorden and within it is the famous village of Geiranger. The fjord is one of the most visited natural sites in Norway and since 2005 it is included, together with the Nærøyfjord, in the List of World Heritage Sites drawn up by UNESCO. The presence of these two fjords in the list is however threatened by a plan to build some power lines through the fjord.
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Sailing in the Geiranger Fjord in Norway – Naviguer dans le fjord de Geiranger en Norvège – Navegando en el fiordo de Geiranger en Noruega – Navegando no Fiorde de Geiranger, na Noruega – Segeln im Geiranger Fjord in Norwegen – Đi thuyền ở vịnh hẹp Geiranger ở Na Uy

22 January 202514 April 2025

The Costa Diadema ship in Geiranger, Norway

La Costa Diadema a Geiranger in Norvegia

The Costa Diadema in Geiranger, Norway.
Last summer, when I was on board the Costa Diadema, one of the splendid ships of Costa Crociere, my wife and I went several times for a walk on the paths around Geiranger.
Obviously, I couldn't miss a few shots of my beautiful ship.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

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Costa Diadema is a cruise ship of the Genoese company Costa Crociere. Upon completion, it was the largest ship ever built under the Italian flag. Laid down on 10 December 2012 in the construction dock of the shipyard, it entered service as scheduled on 30 October 2014.
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The Costa Diadema ship in Geiranger, Norway – Le navire Costa Diadema à Geiranger, Norvège – El barco Costa Diadema en Geiranger, Noruega – O navio Costa Diadema em Geiranger, Noruega – Das Schiff Costa Diadema in Geiranger, Norwegen – Tàu Costa Diadema ở Geiranger, Na Uy

2 January 202529 October 2024

The Costa Fascinosa in the Port of Barbados

La Costa Fascinosa nel porto di Barbados ai Caraibi

The Costa Fascinosa in the port of Barbados in the Caribbean.
A long time ago now, I took this photo while the ship I worked on (the Costa Fascinosa) was docked in the port of the Caribbean island of Barbados.
I had gone for a swim on the beautiful, and nearby, beach!

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Costa Fascinosa is a cruise ship of the Genoa-based Costa Crociere company. It was ordered in October 2007 and built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera. It entered service on 5 May 2012. The names Costa Fascinosa and Costa Favolosa were selected through a competition. The choice of names was guided by approximately 40,000 travel agents in over 40 countries, who submitted more than 16,000 possible pairs of names for the two ships. In the end, twenty-five pairs of names were published on the World of Costa website, where visitors were invited to choose their favorite pairing, and after more than 42,000 preferences expressed, in the end the names “Favolosa” and “Fascinosa” were the winners.
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The Costa Fascinosa in the port of Barbados in the Caribbean – Le Costa Fascinosa dans le port de la Barbade dans les Caraïbes – La Costa Fascinosa en el puerto de Barbados en el Caribe – A Costa Fascinosa no porto de Barbados, no Caribe – Die Costa Fascinosa im Hafen von Barbados in der Karibik – Costa Fascinosa tại cảng Barbados ở Caribe

16 November 20247 October 2024

The great model of the former Costa Firenze

Il grande modello della ex Costa Firenze

The large model of the former Costa Firenze.
Last year I was on board the beautiful, in my opinion, Costa Firenze which unfortunately passed to Carnival in February 2024.
This was the large model of the ship that was present on the main deck of the ship itself.
Now have they changed the name on the model too?

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Costa Firenze is the fifth Vista-class cruise ship built at the Marghera shipyard. Originally designed for the Chinese market by Costa Asia, a subsidiary of the Italian shipping company Costa Crociere, following the COVID-19 pandemic it was subsequently deployed for the European market.
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The great model of the former Costa Firenze – Le grand modèle de l’ancien Costa Firenze – El gran modelo del antiguo Costa Firenze – A grande modelo do ex-Costa Firenze – Das tolle Modell der ehemaligen Costa Firenze – Das tolle Modell der ehemaligen Costa Firenze

13 November 20248 November 2024

The former Costa Firenze in port in Las Palma de Gran Canaria

La Costa Firenze in porto a Las Palma de Gran Canaria

The former Costa Firenze in port in Las Palma de Gran Canaria.
When I was on board the Costa Firenze a couple of years ago I took many photos of the ship while it was in port.
In this case the beautiful ship was in the port of Las Palma de Gran Canaria, in Spain.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

Costa Firenze is the fifth Vista-class cruise ship built at the Marghera shipyard. Originally designed for the Chinese market by Costa Asia, a subsidiary of the Italian shipping company Costa Crociere, following the COVID-19 pandemic it was subsequently deployed for the European market.
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The former Costa Firenze in port in Las Palma de Gran Canaria – L’ancien Costa Firenze au port de Las Palma de Gran Canaria – El antiguo Costa Firenze en el puerto de Las Palma de Gran Canaria – O antigo Costa Firenze no porto de Las Palma de Gran Canaria – Die ehemalige Costa Firenze im Hafen von Las Palma de Gran Canaria – Costa Firenze trước đây ở cảng Las Palma de Gran Canaria

31 October 202429 October 2024

Halloween on board a Costa cruise ship

Halloween a bordo di una nave da crociera Costa

Halloween aboard a Costa cruise ship.
Since today is Halloween I decided to show you some decorations that last year adorned the beautiful ship where I worked at this same time: the Costa Firenze.
In every bar and in all the common areas, many pumpkins reminded everyone of All Saints' Day.

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