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Goddess of the Night was the proposed name and cruise brand for a refitted former Costa cruise ship intended to offer adults-only party cruises in the Aegean.
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Goddess of the Night was a proposed cruise-ship identity and operating concept associated with the former Costa Magica, a large Italian-built cruise ship later renamed Mykonos Magic. The vessel was constructed by Fincantieri in Genoa for Costa Crociere and entered service in late 2004. It belonged to Costa’s Destiny-class fleet and was closely related to Costa Fortuna. At delivery, the ship was among the largest vessels operated by Costa and was designed around an Italian-themed public-space concept, with areas and restaurants referencing destinations such as Positano, Portofino, Bellagio, and Sicily. The ship operated for Costa for nearly two decades. Its original configuration included approximately 1,359 cabins, a capacity of about 2,718 passengers, and accommodation for roughly 1,068 crew members. Public facilities included a nine-deck atrium, a three-deck theatre, and a spa of about 1,300 square metres. The ship measured approximately 272 metres in length and had gross tonnage of just over 102,000 tonnes. Its design was created by American architect Joe Farcus, who was known for developing theatrical interiors for cruise vessels. The vessel’s Costa career was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, passengers and crew were affected by COVID-19-related health concerns while the ship was in the Caribbean and later near Miami. Several ports restricted access, sick crew members were evacuated for medical treatment, and the ship remained offshore while arrangements were made to repatriate crew members. The episode became part of the wider disruption experienced by the cruise industry during the pandemic. In 2021, Costa Magica was announced for a possible transfer to Carnival Cruise Line, where it was expected to receive a new name, a Carnival funnel, and a role associated with the Sunshine class. Carnival later reversed that plan in June 2022 and kept Costa Magica in the Costa fleet. The ship was subsequently sold to Seajets in 2023 and renamed Mykonos Magic. In 2024, Seajets publicized plans to reactivate the ship for a new cruise operation called Neonyx Cruises. The proposed Goddess of the Night concept was positioned as an adults-only, entertainment-led party experience in the Aegean. The ship was sent to a Turkish yard for refurbishment, but the planned launch was delayed. Before the proposed cruise operation began, the vessel was chartered to provide accommodation for security personnel during the Group of Seven summit in Brindisi in June 2024. Complaints about flooded cabins, defective toilets, broken showers, and other sanitary conditions led to alternative accommodation arrangements and the ship’s impoundment. Italian maritime authorities also detained the vessel for six days after a port-state-control inspection identified 16 deficiencies, most relating to ship safety. The planned Goddess of the Night launch was postponed, reportedly because refurbishment work had not been completed. The ship was later sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises in late 2025, renamed Vision, and scheduled to begin service from Tianjin in March 2026 on itineraries to South Korea. Consequently, Goddess of the Night did not become an established long-term cruise brand in the historical record represented by the authoritative subject article; it was an interim identity connected to an announced but delayed operating concept.
History
The vessel associated with the Goddess of the Night identity was built as Costa Magica for Costa Crociere, the Italian cruise operator owned by Carnival Corporation & plc. Fincantieri constructed the ship at its Genoa yard under yard number 6087. Construction began with the keel laying on 1 September 2002, followed by launching in November 2003. The ship was completed on 26 October 2004 and entered service in November of that year under the Italian flag and Costa’s ownership. Costa Magica was designed by American architect Joe Farcus and developed as a sister ship to Costa Fortuna. The two vessels were often treated as a related class within Costa’s fleet and were among the company’s largest ships when delivered. The ship’s design drew heavily on Italian cultural and geographic themes. Public spaces and restaurants referenced locations including Positano, Portofino, Bellagio, and Sicily. Its large interior included a nine-deck atrium, a three-level theatre, a substantial spa, bars, restaurants, and passenger cabins with a mixture of standard and balcony accommodation. The vessel’s normal cruise career was severely disrupted in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two passengers were reported to have tested positive while the ship was quarantined in Martinique. Several Caribbean ports declined entry, in part because of the number of Italian nationals aboard. The ship was permitted to take on provisions and fuel at St. Maarten without allowing passengers to disembark. Passengers later left the vessel, while crew remained aboard as the ship moved toward the United States. The ship and Costa Favolosa remained offshore near Miami after permission to dock was not granted. Crew members with respiratory symptoms were evacuated to hospitals, and negative-testing crew were eventually transported to airports for repatriation. Those who tested positive remained aboard before the vessels returned toward Europe. In June 2021, Costa Magica was selected for a proposed transfer to Carnival Cruise Line. The plan called for a new Carnival name and funnel, with the ship expected to be associated with the Sunshine class. Carnival cancelled the transfer in June 2022 and decided that Costa Magica would remain in the Costa fleet, while Costa Luminosa would be transferred instead. Costa sold the vessel to Seajets in February 2023. It was renamed Mykonos Magic and laid up in Greece. In 2024, Seajets promoted a new cruise operation named Neonyx Cruises and proposed using the ship under the Goddess of the Night identity. The concept was intended to appeal to adults seeking an entertainment-heavy and party-oriented cruise in the Aegean. The ship was sent to a Turkish shipyard for refitting, but the project encountered delays. Before the proposed Neonyx operation could begin, the vessel was chartered as accommodation for approximately 2,000 security police attending the Group of Seven summit in Brindisi in June 2024. Reported problems included flooded cabins, malfunctioning toilets, broken showers, and broader sanitary deficiencies. The complaints resulted in alternative arrangements for the personnel and the ship’s impoundment. An Italian maritime inspection on 20 June found 16 deficiencies, mainly involving ship safety, and the vessel was detained for six days. In July, Neonyx announced that the Goddess of the Night inaugural season would be postponed because refurbishment remained incomplete. The ship was subsequently sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises in late 2025. It was renamed Vision and was scheduled to begin operations from Tianjin on 2 March 2026, with voyages to South Korea. The renaming ended the Goddess of the Night phase before the proposed brand became an established operating cruise line.
- 2026
Vision scheduled to begin Tianjin service
[1]The renamed vessel was scheduled to begin cruises from Tianjin to South Korea on 2 March.
- 2025
Sale to Tianjin Orient International Cruises
[1]The ship changed ownership again and was renamed Vision.
- 2024
Goddess of the Night concept announced
[1]Seajets proposed the ship for an adults-only Neonyx Cruises operation in the Aegean under the Goddess of the Night name.
- 2024
Refurbishment and inspection problems delay launch
[1]Complaints during a G7 accommodation charter and an Italian safety inspection contributed to detention and postponement of the proposed inaugural season.
- 2023
Sale to Seajets
[1]The vessel left Costa ownership, was acquired by Seajets, and was renamed Mykonos Magic.
- 2022
Carnival transfer cancelled
[1]Carnival decided that Costa Magica would remain with Costa, selecting Costa Luminosa for transfer instead.
- 2021
Proposed transfer to Carnival Cruise Line
[1]Costa Magica was announced for a possible transfer to Carnival Cruise Line and a new identity.
- 2020
COVID-19 operational disruption
[1]The ship faced port restrictions, onboard infections, medical evacuations, and crew-repatriation difficulties during the pandemic.
- 2004
Costa Magica completed and enters service
[1]The ship was completed on 26 October and entered service with Costa Crociere in November.
- 2003
Ship launched
[1]The vessel was launched in November during construction at Genoa.
Products and positioning
A proposed adults-only, nightlife-oriented cruise concept focused on party experiences in the Aegean.
Cruise ship and proposed cruise brand · 2024
Goddess of the Night
The proposed Goddess of the Night offering was an adults-only cruise concept developed for the former Mykonos Magic. It was intended to combine Aegean itineraries with nightlife, entertainment, and a party-focused onboard atmosphere under the planned Neonyx Cruises operation. The concept did not complete its announced launch after refurbishment delays and subsequent changes in ownership and vessel identity.
Cruise ship · 2004
Costa Magica
The ship’s principal operating identity from 2004 to 2023 was Costa Magica. Built for Costa Crociere, it offered passenger cabins, balcony accommodation, restaurants, bars, a multi-deck theatre, a large atrium, and a spa. Its interiors were themed around Italian destinations and cultural imagery.
Cruise ship · 2023
Mykonos Magic
Mykonos Magic was the vessel’s identity after its 2023 sale from Costa to Seajets. The name was used during the ship’s lay-up and refurbishment period before the proposed Goddess of the Night operation.
Controversies
2024
Complaints over G7 summit accommodation
During a Brindisi charter intended to house security police for the G7 summit, occupants reportedly complained about flooded cabins, defective toilets, broken showers, and other sanitary problems. Alternative arrangements were made and the vessel was impounded.
2024
Port-state-control detention
Italian maritime authorities detained the vessel for six days after identifying 16 deficiencies, most related to ship safety, during an inspection on 20 June.
Marketing campaigns
- 2024Goddess of the Night launch concept
Aegean Sea · Greece
Neonyx Cruises promoted Goddess of the Night as an adults-only, party-oriented cruise experience intended to operate in the Aegean after the former Costa Magica was refitted.
Outcome. The planned inaugural season was postponed because refurbishment was delayed, and the ship later changed owners and names.
Brand decisions
2025
Sale and renaming as VisionM&ABackground
The proposed Goddess of the Night operation had not established regular service before the vessel changed ownership.
Action taken
Tianjin Orient International Cruises acquired the ship and renamed it Vision.
Aftermath
The vessel was prepared for a new China-based operation from Tianjin with South Korean itineraries, ending the Goddess of the Night identity.
2024
Proposed launch of Goddess of the NightProduct launchBackground
Seajets sought to reactivate Mykonos Magic through a new cruise operation aimed at adults seeking a party-focused Aegean holiday.
Action taken
The company announced the Goddess of the Night identity and sent the vessel to a Turkish shipyard for refurbishment.
Aftermath
Refurbishment delays, an unsuccessful maritime inspection, detention, and the G7 accommodation controversy postponed the planned inaugural season.
2023
Sale from Costa to SeajetsM&ABackground
After nearly two decades with Costa, the ship was sold as the cruise industry continued to reorganize its older tonnage.
Action taken
Seajets acquired the vessel and renamed it Mykonos Magic.
Aftermath
The ship entered a lay-up and was later considered for reactivation by the planned Neonyx Cruises operation.
2021
Planned transfer to Carnival Cruise LineStrategyBackground
Costa and Carnival announced that Costa Magica was expected to leave the Costa fleet and receive a new Carnival identity.
Action taken
The announced plan involved a new name, a Carnival funnel, and probable integration with the Sunshine-class fleet.
Aftermath
The transfer was cancelled in 2022, and Costa Magica remained with Costa.
Recent events
Reported
SoftSmile exhibits upgraded VISION software[2]
SoftSmile exhibited an upgraded version of its VISION orthodontic software at the Greater New York Dental Meeting from November 28 through December 1, and announced the updated version and demonstrated its latest improvements.
Reported
GIGABYTE introduces Vision Drive 1 TB external SSD[3]
GIGABYTE announced an expansion of its VISION external SSD series with the Vision Drive 1 TB external SSD. The model has a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface and transfer speeds of up to 20 GB per second.
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