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March 2009 when the Deliziosa was floated out for the first time. The 12-deck ship will be able to carry 2,829 passengers in double occupancy in 1,130 staterooms of which 718 (68%) will have a private balcony. There will also be 50 suites with private balconies, 52 staterooms with direct access to the Samsara Spa and 180 inside cabins. There will be 1,050 crew members onboard and the majority will be Italian. The ship is 292 metres long and has a beam of 32.30 metres. The ship will operate at a cruising speed of 21.6 kt and will have a maximum speed of 23.6 kt. ■ SAMI J. ANTEROINEN 28 seatec 1/2010 Photo: Costa Crociere S.p.A. er landmark in the construction occurred in