A seven-night Costa Victoria cruise

Costa Victoria offers a seven-night cruise of the UAE, Oman and Bahrain, operating from Dubai port from December 13 to April 4, 2009.

The cruise will take you to Muscat, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and back to Dubai.

Cash in on the luxury

There are a variety of cabin options, ranging from some with windows or balconies to minisuites and suites.

Prices range from $1,229 to $3,829 (Dh4,515 to Dh14,065). You can even catch the pronto prices, which may be between $859 and $2,799 (Dh3,155 to Dh10,282).

Christmas prices range from $1,639 to $3,979 (Dh6,021 to Dh14,616); New Year's from $2,039 to $4,479 (Dh7,490 to Dh16,453); and Easter's from $1,609 to $3,969 (Dh5,910 to Dh14,579). Pronto fares for these are also available.

Children below 18 with two adults are admitted for free, except in the New Year offer, when charges are $939 (Dh3,449). Port charges are $140 (Dh514) for all cruises.

Cruise fares do not include port charges, service charges, visa expenses, excursion fees and other expenses and are subject to availability.

Happy New Year

Costa Classica offers a seven-night cruise of UAE, Oman and Bahrain, operating from Dubai from January 4, 2009, to March 1, 2009.

It takes you Muscat, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and back to Dubai. There are a variety of options, from cabins with windows to suites with balconies.

Prices range from $1,409 to $2,729 (Dh5,173 to Dh10,019). Catch the pronto prices, which may be anywhere between $979 to $2,019 (Dh3,594 to Dh7,412).

Christmas prices range from $1,639 to $2,929 (Dh6,017 to Dh10,753) and New Year's from $2,039 to $3,319 (Dh7,486 to Dh12,185).

Pronto fares are also available. Children below 18 are admitted for free, except in the New Year offer, where charges are $939 (Dh3,449). Fares don't include port and service charges.

HIGHLIGHTS

Victoria frills

Costa Victoria offers a lot more than just an opportunity to take a leisurely break.

Some things that make the trip worth it:

• 964 cabins, with 242 with private balconies and 20 suites, 4 with private balconies.
• 5 restaurants, including the Club Il Magnifico. Admission by reservation only, with charges.
• 3 swimming pools.
• 4 Jacuzzis.
• A multipurpose sports court.
• Outdoor jogging track.
• Fitness centre with gyms, treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms.
• Theatres.
• Casino and discotheque.
• Internet point and library.
• Shopping centre.