Costa Cruises provides update on operations to and from Dubai

Costa Cruises has provided an update on its offer for the upcoming 2025/2026 Winter season.

The cruise said in a statement that “due to the currently fluid situation in the Middle East, which remains unpredictable for the foreseeable future, Costa wants to provide its guests with reliable clarity on their vacation plans for the upcoming winter season as early as possible.”

As a result, Costa said, it has decided not to operate the originally scheduled itineraries in the United Arab Emirates on board Costa Toscana and those from and to Dubai for the winter season 2025/26.

Accordingly, the respective “positioning” cruises to Dubai in fall 2025 and vice versa in spring 2026 will not be operated.

Costa Toscana will continue its scheduled seven-day cruises in the Western Mediterranean until Nov. 13, 2025. The seven-day cruise departing from Savona, Italy, on Nov. 13, 2025, bound for Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, is also confirmed.

The flagship will stay in the Mediterranean, offering seven-day itineraries and longer cruises to destinations across Southern Europe and North Africa, ideal for the winter season. Full details of the new itineraries of Costa Toscana will be available shortly across all booking channels.

Costa said that the winter programs of the Costa fleet feature many other options such as cruises in the Canary Islands aboard Costa Fortuna. In a week-long vacation, guests can visit several islands and appreciate their diverse landscapes. Moreover, Costa’s cruises in the Caribbean are perfect for a warm getaway, between white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. Costa Fascinosa and Costa Pacifica, for example, will sail different week-long itineraries that can be also combined into a single vacation lasting two weeks.

And the cruise line advised that all guests who have booked those cruises that will not be operated will be contacted directly to receive an alternative proposal, among the wide range of options available in Costa’s fleet for a winter holiday in warmer latitudes. Costa Cruises is committed to providing solutions that meet guests’ needs, ensuring an unforgettable and serene travel experience.