Costa Cruises is launching several new destinations in Asia. The company is presenting its most exotic itineraries for this winter, an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and landscapes of the Far East and enjoy a unique winter vacation.
Costa Cruises strives to always offer travelers the best and most innovative vacations. In keeping with this commitment, the company is offering 36 new cruises with various itineraries to some of Asia's most attractive destinations. Among these are Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia for travelers choosing to sail on the Costa Victoria, while guests of the Costa neoRomantica can visit destinations in countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.
Costa Victoria Itineraries – Between January 6 and February 17, 2018, the ship will depart every Saturday from Singapore, offering two different one-week itineraries that can be combined into a single two-week cruise. The first itinerary includes the stunning island of Koh Samui (Thailand), home to some of the country's most famous beaches; an overnight stay in Bangkok (Thailand); and a stop in Sihanoukville (Cambodia). The second itinerary visits Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Langkawi Island (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand) – where the ship will stay overnight – Penang (Malaysia), and Malacca (Malaysia). Additionally, on February 24, 2018, the Costa Victoria will offer an exclusive 23-day itinerary departing from Singapore and ending in Savona. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy different experiences in a single trip: the ancient cultures and wonderful landscapes of Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India; the magical atmosphere of Oman; the fascinating history of Heraklion (Greece); and the magnificent city of Rome.
Costa neoRomantica Itineraries – From the end of October 2017 to the end of January 2018, the ship will offer new 8-day itineraries departing from Tokyo, allowing guests to discover Japan's culture, natural wonders, and fascinating futuristic cities. The itinerary will include Nagoya, Okinawa, Miyakojima on Miyako Island – one of Japan's most picturesque and beloved destinations – and a stop in Keelung, Taiwan. Additionally, in October and November 2017, travelers can combine this itinerary with a 6-day cruise that includes stops in Kobe or Osaka, Jeju Island in South Korea, and Kagoshima.
Christmas Cruise: Japan and Taiwan. Finally, Christmas 2017 will also bring some new offerings. Costa Cruises will offer a special 10-day itinerary in which travelers will visit Kobe, Amami Ōshima, Ishigaki, Okinawa – with an overnight stop – Yokkaichi, and Keelung (Taiwan).
Regarding the inclusion of these destinations as part of the company's offerings in Asia, Massimo Brancaleoni, SVP of Worldwide Sales at Costa Cruises, stated: “The addition of new itineraries in Asia is the result of ongoing dialogue with our guests and partners. We are aware of our customers' interest in new and exotic destinations and are committed to meeting their needs in the best possible way. We are confident that these new itineraries will enrich and diversify our cruise offerings for the coming winter. Furthermore, we believe this presents a great opportunity for guests who have already sailed with us, or even those who have never sailed with us before, to find an attractive and innovative option when planning their next vacation. Similarly, we also consider it essential to provide our partners with a broader portfolio of opportunities.” In this vein, Brancaleoni added: “Now that cruise travel is more popular than ever, we are seeing an increase in demand for cruises. In this regard, we are firmly committed to continuously creating value for our travelers by offering a wide variety of itineraries and exciting destinations.”.
