Through the wonder of 3-D printing technology, Costa Crociere, the Italian contemporary market unit of Carnival Corp & plc, has come up with a truly unique souvenir for guests aboard its flagship Costa Diadema -- a three-dimensional scale-sized statuette.

The Italian company is offering this exclusive product in partnership with Labs3D, an innovative 3-D design studio based in Spain.

The process is simple: Shipboard experts will complete a full body scan using a handheld scanner in minutes. After capturing every detail of a person -- from hairstyle to arm position -- the file generated by the software program is sent via secure link to the Labs3D studio in Barcelona. There, the file is processed in a 3-D printer, creating a miniature three-dimensional likeness of the guest.

The statuette is then shipped to the guest's home.

 The 3-D reproductions are available in five sizes (converted from metric): 5-1/8 inches tall, 6 inches, 6-11/16 inches, 7-1/2 inches and 8-1/4 inches. Prices start at €89 (US$97) plus shipping expenses. "This special souvenir opportunity is only available on Costa Diadema's seven-day cruises in the western Mediterranean," the company said in statement.