Winter is the best time to explore the Middle East. From the glitzy urban paradise of Dubai and the understated luxury of Abu Dhabi to the Sultanate of Oman and Kingdom of Qatar, there is a new way to explore the jewels in the Arabian Peninsula on a cruise vacation.

MSC and Costa Cruises are leaving no stone unturned to give their guests the grandest experience onboard their newest ships, MSC World Europa and Costa Toscana respectively. MSC World Europa has been labelled 'the future of cruising' when it launches its commercial sailings in December this year.

The MSC World Europa has been built to change the world. To redefine the future of cruising. The first of the MSC World Class series of ships, MSC World Europa is powered by cleaner fuel, and with green technology integrated throughout the ship, she is a statement of MSC’s commitment to the future of this planet.

MSC World Europa has a noticeable Y-shaped architecture with a striking futuristic silhouette and a signature 90-degree plumb bow shaped like an arrow. She can accommodate up to 6,774 passengers across 2,630 cabins featuring seven new and innovative cabin types. The MSC World Europa also offers six stunning pools and 14 whirlpool baths. The Aquapark, Kids’ Club, MSC Sports Plex, Bumper cars and rollerblades arena and video arcades will also offer endless activities for all ages.

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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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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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