Bobby Orr turned 65 this year. Also born the same year (1948) were the World Health Organization, Terry Bradshaw, South Korea, Billy Crystal and LP records.
Also…Costa Cruises.
For almost 64 years, Costa was a cruise line known mostly to Italians, somewhat to other Europeans and hardly at all to North Americans.
Then came — or then went — the Concordia. Ever since the tragic accident, the sunken ship has been mentioned almost every time there is anything resembling a cruise 
accident, and Costa has become well-known for all of the wrong reasons. The beleaguered cruise line quietly celebrated last weekend with seven ships on which Easter was also celebrated, and with a statement that read:
"Special events will be held onboard all 14 ships of the fleet, highlighting that the company has created memorable moments for millions of guests, and continues to look toward the future encouraged and support by its clients’ constant appreciation.”
It must surprise most people to know that Costa does have 14 ships in its fleet, and that they range in size from 1,356 to 3,780 passengers. It must surprise most people to know that Costa has been a part of the Carnival family of cruise lines for 13 years…and that in 2014 a new ship, the Diadema, will be closely resemble Carnival's Dream Class ships.
Most of all, it must surprise most people that Costa is 65 years old.
Carnival Glory
4 nights
June 16, 2013
Boston (return): Saint John
Inside: $199
Cost per day: $49
www.carnival.com