 However, in April 2011, it was reported that the asking price for the yacht was reduced to €67.5 million (US$88.2 million).The price was further reduced to €59.9 million (US$78.3 million) in 2012.Costa Crosiere Italy chartered the nero in April 2015 for its new Luxury Cruising Concept, to be Released in December 2015 

The "Nero" was commissioned by London-born entrepreneur Neil Taylor.