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Middle East & Africa scenery on the Arabian Gulf Discovery itinerary
Costa Cruises

Arabian Gulf Discovery

Costa Toscana 8 nights Dubai, UAE Jan 9, 2027

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Dubai, UAE (Embarkation)

    Board from early afternoon, sail-away in the evening.

  2. 2

    Doha

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  3. 3

    Bahrain

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  4. 4

    Abu Dhabi

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  5. 5

    Muscat

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  6. 9

    Dubai, UAE (Disembarkation)

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

What's included

  • Ocean-view or interior stateroom as selected
  • All main dining venues and buffet
  • Onboard entertainment, pools and fitness centre
  • Port charges quoted before payment
  • 24/7 support from your cruise specialist
  • Government taxes and fees itemised at checkout

Shore excursions in Middle East & Africa

Add any of these tours while booking — prices are per guest and confirmed with Costa Cruises.

Dubai city, Burj Khalifa & desert dunes

Dubai · 8 hrs · Moderate

$189 per guest

Petra by land from Aqaba

Aqaba · 10 hrs · Active

$289 per guest

Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum

Alexandria · 11 hrs · Moderate

$249 per guest

Cape Peninsula & penguin colony

Cape Town · 8 hrs · Easy

$159 per guest

Stone Town & spice farm

Zanzibar · 6 hrs · Easy

$109 per guest

Sir Bani Yas wildlife safari drive

Sir Bani Yas · 3 hrs · Easy

$129 per guest

Gratuities, Wi-Fi & onboard packages

Hotel Service Charge

$13 per guest, per night ($15 in suites).

Per guest per night; reduced rate for children 4–14.

Wi-Fi packages

  • Social Package — $9/day
  • Full Web & Stream — $18/day

Drinks packages

  • Intenditore Drinks — $45/day
  • Soft Drinks Package — $15/day

More options

  • Archipelago Restaurant — $35 pp
  • Samsara Spa package — $99 per guest
  • Beach club transfer — $29 per guest
  • Travel protection plan — $79 per guest
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Costa Cruises changes & cancellation policy

This sailing follows the operating cruise line's published terms. Deposit: Typically 20–25% of the total fare. Final payment due 30–60 days before departure.

  • 60+ daysAdministrative fee only
  • 59–30 days25% of total fare
  • 29–15 days50% of total fare
  • 14–4 days75% of total fare
  • 3 days or less / no show100% of total fare

Name changes: Free until 15 days before departure on most fares. Full terms on our Costa Cruises policy page.

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