After the use for the G7 in Brindisi, the company was supposed to debut in the eastern Mediterranean this summer with the former Costa Magica
Neonyx Cruises has postponed its inaugural season in the Eastern Mediterranean and will welcome its first guests in the summer of 2025.according to Shipping Italy
Unforeseen delays
This is what Cruise Industry News reports that it officially knew (after the rumors of a few weeks ago) from a “spokesman” of the cruise company.
The start of operations would be postponed due to unforeseen delays in the renovation of Goddess of the Night.
Greek islands and Turkey
The 2,700-guest ship has recently returned to Greece after the criticized charter operation as a floating hotel to the Italian government in the port of Brindisi during the G7 to host the police forces.
Officially unveiled at the end of May, the Greek-based cruise company plans to offer adult-only cruises to the Greek islands and Turkey.
Neonyx promise
Starting from Piraeus (Athens) and Cesme, the proposed three- and four-night itineraries included visits to Mykonos and Santorini. On board, Neonyx promised a festive and nightlife-focused product, with a “world-renowned DJ lineup” to turn the ship into a “floating festival of electronic music/dance.”
Costa Cruises brand
After nearly three years of inactivity due to the pandemic, the ship built in 2004 was sold by the Costa Cruises brand owned by Carnival in February 2023. Acquired by Seajets, the 103,000-toned ship remained in disarmament in Greece until April, when it underwent a dry dock at the shipyard ?da? in Turkey.
launched in November 2003
It is noteworthy The ship was constructed by Fincantieri in Genoa, Italy with the yard number 6087. The vessel was laid down on 1 September 2002 and launched in November 2003.
She was completed on 26 October 2004 and entered service in the following month. The vessel was owned and operated by Costa Crociere and registered in Genoa.
