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An Italian adventure at sea

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COSTA Victoria returns to Singapore this November until next January, for three-, four- and five- night cruises to Malaysia ( Penang, Malacca and Langkawi) and Thailand ( Phuket).

All on- board arrangemen­ts will allow guests to experience the entertainm­ent, food, and the “Carnival of Venice”- themed parties like they are in Venice on board a ship.

Current promotions include the “Kids Under 13 Free” offer, where children under 13 years old cruise for free when they travel with two full- paying adults sharing the same cabin at family cabin rates.

Promotion does not include port charges, service charge and insurance.

The “Four- to- go from US$ 199” ( RM850) is applicable to selected itinerarie­s booking of two twin cabin at the same time.

The “Free Upgrade to Oceanview Cabin” promotion applies only to bookings of inside cabin upgrade to an oceanview one on a twin- sharing basis, only for selected departures. The “Up to 50% off ” offer only applies to selected sailing dates and cabin categories.

All promotions are subject to change without prior notice and are valid while cabins are available. Other terms and conditions do apply.

Costa Victoria boasts three unique theatre shows. Shows include Feel the Beat, a world- class performanc­e with a unique combinatio­n of percussion and body movements.

Shows of this kind are the ones performed during the Olympic Game Closing Ceremony with great acclaim from audience.

The Sapori d’Italia is inspired by Italy’s passion, culture and arts.

Entertainm­ent:

Performers in full Italian regalia will perform the country’s most famed operatic songs such as Volare and Nella Fantasia and dances.

A tribute to Michael Jackson by famous MJ impersonat­or ICE, who has performed throughout Europe, Asia and Las Vegas, the US.

ICE received the audiences’ accolades during the last season and this upcoming one will be a new show all together – not only in design but also a new choreograp­hy, lighting effects and splendid new costumes.

But the entertainm­ent does not stop there, as more activities and parties such as Italian cooking demonstrat­ions, Italian art and crafts classes, dance classes, games, and the captain’s cocktail party await guests.

The Carnival of Venice- themed party is for guests across Asia, offering them innovative and unique cruise holidays with unique cultural experience­s.

In Italy, the actual Carnival of Venice is an

Carnival of Venice- themed party:

annual festival held in Venice that attracts tourists worldwide with its celebratio­ns filled with musicians, acrobats, clowns, magicians, puppeteers, beautiful masks, elaborate costumes and parades.

It is one of the world’s most magnificen­t carnivals. Through exclusive carnival experience at sea, guests can explore the world’s vibrant moments on an elite cruise in true Italian style, creating their exclusive memories at sea.

Guests will receive their own masks and invitation to participat­e in the party.

Performers dressed in distinct and fanciful Venetian costumes and masks onboard will kick off the party with a Carnival parade.

Guests are invited to join the festivitie­s in the dancing.

Guests can immerse themselves in the culture of Venetian Italy through mask painting, costume- making workshops and more.

During the themed party, the ship will be decorated with Venetian Italian masks.

A wide choice of speciality Italian dishes that feature signature lobster, a variety of Italian pizzas, Asian and local delicacies, is available throughout the cruise.

Boasting of more than 50 dishes to choose from daily round- the- clock, Costa Victoria will also include 20 different pasta preparatio­ns in authentic Italian style, using 2,000 ingredient­s, with 80 types of wines selected by the Worldwide Sommelier Associatio­n.

Food and beverage:

For details, look out for Costa Cruise’s advertisem­ent for Costa Victoria in this StarSpecia­l.

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Guests cruising with children can take advantage of the ‘ Kids Under 13 Free’ offer.

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