Costa to unveil new ship in July 2006: Costa Concordia

Estimated Inaugural: July 14, 2006 Status: At finishing dock

Name: Costa Concordia

Size: GRT: 112,000 Capacity: 3,004 lower berths - 3,800 total

Builder: Fincantieri - Sestri, Italy

This will become Costa's largest ship. The hull will be built on a progression of the Carnival Conquest platform with the interior being unique to Costa. It will have four pool, two of which will have a retractable roof. Costa says it is designed for year-round cruising in the Mediterranean.

Look forward to Kosher Cruises on the new ship