Report: Mayara Souto / COP30 Brasil - Voice-over: Rebeca Rodrigues
Reporter: The Brazilian federal government has finalized a contract for two cruise ships to host COP30 participants in Belém in November 2025. The MSC Seaview and Costa Diadema ships will offer nearly 3,900 cabins, with capacity for up to 6,000 beds, guaranteeing comfort and accessibility during the world's largest climate event.
Accommodation will be made available in phases, beginning with 98 smaller developing nations and island states, where daily rates will be capped at USD 220. In subsequent phases, other countries not initially included will have the opportunity to reserve lodging starting at USD 600. All reservations will be mediated by the United Nations, ensuring transparency and fairness. According to Mr. Valter Correia, Special Secretary for COP30, these ships represent one of many solutions designed to welcome delegations, observers, and civil society organizations.
Valter Correia: We have made a commitment to ensure that all countries, all delegations, and negotiators are present. We are still working intensively with hotels, real estate agents, private landlords and other forms of supply to guarantee prices that we feel are more reasonable at a time of major events.
Reporter: The cruise ships will be securely docked at Belém's Outeiro Port Terminal, which is currently undergoing revitalization and slated to feature a new bridge for rapid access to the official COP30 venues. The chartering of these vessels is a key component of the federal government's broader strategy to significantly increase lodging capacity in Belém during COP30. This initiative underscores Brasil's commitment to delivering a historic COP, one that will leave a lasting legacy of infrastructure and development for the region. For more details, visit the official COP30 website.
English version: Trad. Bárbara Menezes Proofreading: Enrique Villamil