The Costa Toscana, the newest flagship in the fleet of the Italian cruise line, will be deployed for cruises in the Middle East during the upcoming winter season. On its journey from the Mediterranean to the Arabian Peninsula, the ship will sail all the way around Africa.
You can currently secure this repositioning cruise from Savona to Dubai, lasting 37 nights, starting from €2,999 per person in an inside cabin. Other options for this special cruise include ocean view cabins for €3,499 and balcony cabins for €3,799 (each per person based on double occupancy).
The cruise fare includes full board in the main and buffet restaurants, as well as gratuities for the crew members. In addition, most onboard facilities (such as the pool area with sun loungers, gym, theatre shows, etc.) are included. This offer also comes with the MyItalian Dining Package, which includes a wide selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, ice cream (up to 2 scoops per order), and pizza (once per cruise) free of charge. You can make especially good use of this dining package during the numerous sea days.
If you are a member of the C|Club, the cruise line’s loyalty program, you can secure an additional discount of between 5% and 20% off the regular cruise fare, depending on your club level.
The discount depends on your current club level:
- Blue: 5% discount
- Bronze: 10% discount
- Silver: 15% discount
- Gold and Platinum: 20% discount
If you have any questions about how to get this discount, this cruise, the booking, or are looking for a different cruise that suits you, feel free to contact us by email at support@travel-dealz.com. We’ll be happy to assist you personally.
By the way, this itinerary is also available in various segments if you don’t want or are unable to stay onboard for 37 nights. Options include (prices for a balcony cabin with all-inclusive):
- 17 nights from Cape Town to Dubai for €1,749 per person (December 3–20, 2025)
- 19 nights from Marseille to Cape Town from €1,979 per person (November 14–December 3, 2025)
- 30 nights from Tenerife to Dubai from €3,249 per person (November 20–December 20, 2025)
Inclusions of the MyItalian Dining Package
The MyItalian Dining Package includes the following throughout the entire cruise:
- Unlimited enjoyment of a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks by the glass
- Draft beer
- Apéritifs and vermouths
- Cocktails (excluding solid, molecular, and premium drinks)
- Selection of spirits
- Whiskeys, liqueurs, and bitters
- Mineral water (still or sparkling)
- Selection of wines (red, white, and rosé)
- Hot drinks like coffee, cappuccino, espresso, etc.
- Soft drinks
- 2× 0.5-liter bottles of water per day per cabin with two paying guests (1× 0.5-liter bottle per day for single occupancy cabins)
- Original Italian, homemade ice cream onboard – 2 scoops per cone or cup (available multiple times per day)
- Complimentary pizza at the onboard pizzeria once per cruise (excluding gourmet category)
The Route
The cruise departs from the northern Italian port city of Savona. In the early evening, around 5 p.m., the ship leaves the harbour, and the first three destinations in the Mediterranean are on the agenda: Marseille, Barcelona, and Málaga. The advantage is that you can explore all three cities in mid-November, outside of the main tourist season and away from the usual crowds.
The Costa Toscana then sails through the famous Strait of Gibraltar and arrives at the port of Cádiz. This Andalusian coastal city boasts a large market hall with a wide variety of fish and seafood, as well as sandy beaches stretching several kilometres. The next stop is Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, which is also home to Spain’s highest mountain, Mount Teide.
After 10 relaxing sea days on the Atlantic, you will reach Walvis Bay in Namibia. The surrounding area offers rich flora and fauna, including a large bird sanctuary that is home to thousands of flamingos. The journey continues to Cape Town, arguably the most touristically attractive city in South Africa, where a visit to Table Mountain is a must. The next stop is Port Elizabeth, where an overnight stay in port is planned.
In the Indian Ocean, the Costa Toscana sails to Mauritius. After another six days at sea, the ship reaches Muscat, the capital of Oman. The cruise ends after 37 nights in Dubai.
Here’s the detailed itinerary:
| Date | Location | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 13 | Savona | 17:00 | |
| November 14 | Marseille | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| November 15 | Barcelona | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| November 16 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| November 17 | Málaga | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| November 18 | Cádiz | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| November 19 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| November 20 | Tenerife | 09:30 | 18:30 |
| November 21 – 30 | 10 days at sea 🌊 | ||
| December 1 | Walvis Bay, Namibia | 06:00 | 15:00 |
| December 2 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| December 3 | Cape Town | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| December 4 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| December 5 | Port Elizabeth | 08:00 | |
| December 6 | Port Elizabeth | 15:00 | |
| December 7 – 10 | 4 days at sea 🌊 | ||
| December 11 | Mauritius | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| December 12 – 17 | 6 days at sea 🌊 | ||
| December 18 | Muscat | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| December 19 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| December 20 | Dubai | 07:00 |
The Ship
The Costa Toscana was completed in 2021, measures 337 meters in length and 42 meters in width, and can reach speeds of up to 22 knots. Around 6,200 passengers and 1,600 crew members are accommodated on 16 decks. The official onboard languages are English and Italian. Payment onboard is in euros.
The ship offers, among other things, 11 restaurants and 19 bars, 13 pools, a spa and wellness area with sauna, Turkish bath, and solarium, a kids’ club, a casino, a theatre, an aqua park, a shopping street, a sports court, and much more.
Flights
To fly back to Europe at the end of the cruise, you’ll have plenty of options, as most European airlines fly to the United Arab Emirates. Make sure to not only check the prices from Dubai, but also from Sharjah (around 30 km away) and Abu Dhabi (around 105 km away). Here are some examples of what you’d pay, including checked luggage, for a one-way flight back to Europe:
- Abu Dhabi – Katowice: AED 594 (~€138) with Wizz Air
- Dubai – Oslo: €174 with Norwegian
- Abu Dhabi – Athens: €196 with Aegean
Feel free to check how much the flights would cost to your home city:
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