The Digital Travellers's video: Costa Toscana - Dubai Calling Sail The Costa Way

The 2022-built, LNG-powered Costa Toscana will soon be deployed in the Middle East for its winter itineraries. We spoke to Francesco Raffa, Director - Asia Region and Growth Markers, Costa Cruises to know more about the flagship vessel of and why Indian travellers must Holidays on the Costa Toscana, the new Costa flagship, will be an unforgettable experience. Guests can expect shows and performances with international artists, pools with slides and water features for all ages, a spa area, a state-of-the-art gym and much more, assures Raffa. Costa Toscana will be soon homeported in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for its winter sailings (mid-December 2022 - early March 2023) in the Middle East region, offering itineraries of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 nights covering destinations like Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The 2022-built, LNG-powered Costa Toscana emerged as the Italian line's flagship as a decidedly European vessel and incredibly upscale. Costa’s Cruise & Golf packages – which enabled golf enthusiasts sailing onboard Costa Smeralda the chance to play the sport at clubs in the Western Mediterranean – will be extended to Costa Toscana’s 2022/23 winter cruises in the Emirates and Oman. In winter 2022/23, Costa Toscana offers a one-week itinerary in the Arab Emirates and Oman, available with a fly-cruise package, which includes two-day, one-night stops in Dubai, Muscat and Abu Dhabi. Some of the ship's best features include the spectacular Volare Skywalk that whisks guests from Deck 18 to a prominent perch high above the ship's two waterslides (great for viewing) and the sports court for a panoramic view of the entire vessel; and the indoor-outdoor La Spiaggia Beach Club that spans two decks on Deck 16 and is topped with a massive glass-domed roof. Unlike most ships, the roof doesn't retract -- instead, windows at the aft end of the room open, allowing it to be used in all weather conditions. It is also the site of late-night parties like the Silent Disco and the La Notte Bianca (White Night) deck party -- both of which get going at Midnight. Costs Included on Costa Toscana: ● All onboard entertainment ● All meals are taken at the ship's buffets and Main Dining rooms ● Water, drip coffee and juices in the buffet ● Games, sports and quiz tournaments ● Juices and drip coffee in dining venues ● All pools, hot tubs and waterslides ● Squok Kids Club activities ● In-room television channels (though few are in English) Costs Not included on Costa Toscana: ● Gratuities ● Excursions, including port shuttles into town ● All drinks outside of still/sparkling water in most venues ● Wi-Fi internet access ● Ping Pong and Foosball ● Specialty dining venues ● Room Service ● Baby Squok Babysitting services ● Select fitness classes (Pilates, Yoga, etc.) ● Spa Treatments ● Spa Thermal Suite ● Onboard Shops (including paper bags for purchases) ● Casino Games