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Winter is the best time to explore the jewels in the Middle East. From the glitzy urban paradise of Dubai, the understated luxury of Abu Dhabi to the mystical deserts of Oman, the historical treasures of Bahrain and the modern Kingdom of Qatar, there is a new way to explore the jewels in the Arabian Peninsula by embarking on a cruise vacation.
The two leading Italian cruise lines, MSC and Costa Cruises are leaving no stone unturned to give their guests the grandest experience onboard their ships while exploring the Middle East. Costa will be sailing this winter with their flagship, Costa Toscana and MSC Cruises has three ships in the Middle East from Nov to Mar - MSC Virtuosa, MSC Opera and MSC Orchestra.
Costa Toscana is a new flagship in the Costa Cruises fleet which has a capacity to carry 6,554 passengers and 1,646 crew members. The ship's design is inspired by Italian art, culture and landscapes and is the third ship of the Costa Group fleet to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Costa Toscana has over 2,600 cabins, each one more beautiful than the other! The ship has 20 decks which accommodates 11 restaurants and 19 themed bars. Shows and entertainment featuring international artists await you, as well as swimming pools with slides and water games for all ages, a state-of-the-art spa and gym, and much more.
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MSC Virtuosa, the second ship in MSC Cruises' Meraviglia Plus Class of ships offers guests fine Mediterranean hospitality with a modern and innovative design. At just over 1000 feet in length, MSC Virtuosa accommodates almost 6,000 guests, in a total of 2,240 cabins.
The ship features an indoor promenade with a digital sky ceiling, an indoor amusement park, an outdoor water park with 5 outstanding and unique pools and the first contemporary fine art museum at sea. With a wide array of world-class amenities, gourmet dining options, and entertainment that will dazzle you at every turn, this state-of-the-art cruise ship promises an unparalleled vacation experience.
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This ship is named after the quintessential Italian art form, Opera. And the MSC Opera is a work of art in her own right. Built in 2004, she has been completely refurbished with an impressive array of new features and facilities including new cabins with balconies, enlarged restaurants and buffet areas, new play areas for children of all ages, a new shopping area and a new theatre, Teatro dell'Opera which is an ultramodern reinterpretation of traditional lines.
MSC Opera can accommodate upto 2500 guests in 1071 cabins. There's a world of new experiences to discover on board, day after day, moment after moment.
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MSC Orchestra, the 2nd ship in the Musica class of ships can accommodate 3200 guests in 1275 cabins. The ship with its impressive size and modern design, offers an exceptional blend of comfort and style. The designer venues on MSC Orchestra make every moment a special occasion whether you are enjoying a show at the spectacular Covent Garden Theatre, dancing the night away at the leopard-style Savannah Bar or trying your luck at the Palm Beach Casino.
MSC Orchestra will be cruising in the Middle East this winter offering 7 night cruises to Egypt, Saudi Arabia & Jordan from multiple home ports that include Luxor & Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
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