Costa Cruises announces ‘Summer Onboard’ deals for 2024/25 Arabian Gulf cruises

Costa Cruises is offering cruises to North America-based passengers starting at US $782 per person, double occupancy, to the Mediterranean, Caribbean and United Arab Emirates, along with up to US $200 in onboard credit per cabin. 

The “Summer On Board” promotion is available on a variety of cruises departing between August 2024 and August 2025, when booked by August 29th, 2024.

The cruises range from five to 14 days and feature Costa’s flagships — Costa Toscana and Costa Smeralda (homeporting in Dubai) — as well as Costa Deliziosa, Costa Diadema, Costa Fascinosa, Costa Fortuna and Costa Pacifica.

Costa Smerelda

“Costa’s Caribbean and Emirates cruises during the winter months are the perfect way to escape the cold and experience summer for longer,” said Dario Rustico, General Manager for Costa Cruises the Americas. 

“For travelers eager to experience Europe, Costa explores its backyard of the Mediterranean year-round, so our guests can discover the region’s rich history and culture during every season,” he added. 

“From hospitality and gastronomy to on-board entertainment, guests will enjoy a uniquely international and immersive Italian cruise experience no matter where they cruise.”

Costa Smeralda is homeporting in Dubai for the coming 2024/24 Arabian Gulf cruise season, sailing roundtrip from Dubai or Abu Dhabi on weeklong cruises to Muscat, Oman; and Doha, Qatar between November and March. 

Costa Firenze in Dubai

The Summer On Board promotions are only applicable to the Dubai and Abu Dhabi departures between January and March, 2025, with cruise fares per person sharing starting at US $882 for the 8-day itineraries. 

Other featured weeklong cruises include Costa Toscana from Civitavecchia (Rome) and Savona, Italy; and Costa Fascinosa exploring the Caribbean from La Romana, Dominican Republic.

Costa Toscana will depart roundtrip from Civitavecchia or Savona on a weeklong itinerary visiting Marseille, France; Barcelona, Palma, Spain; and Palermo, Italy during the winter months.

Costa Fascinosa will sail the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, cruising roundtrip from La Romana with calls at Costa’s private beach on Catalina Island, Samana and Amber Cove, all in the Dominican Republic; and Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos.

Additional departure dates and cruise lengths from each destination are included in the “Summer On Board” promotion. All applicable “Summer On Board” sailings will have a “Summer On Board” ribbon on the Costa Cruises website.

Shaun Ebelthite

Founder and editor of Cruise Arabia & Africa. I try to create the best news and information specifically for cruise passengers taking cruises to and from Dubai (where I live) and South Africa (where I was born). You can contact me at shaun(at)cruisearabiaonline.com.

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