Costa Cruises introduces family incentives for 2010

Costa Cruises has announced its programme for 2010 sailings that includes two new cruise ships operating from Dubai and a third that will operate in Asia.

The Italian cruise line, which will introduce three new vessels during the coming 12 months, is looking to provide new booking options for families travelling on a budget.

With the operator’s Family Plan, two adults can book any type of cabin for themselves and Costa will offer a reduced rate on an inside cabin for their children.

The incentive is in addition to the company’s policy that allows children under 18 to share their parents’ cabin, paying only taxes imposed by ports – which amount to £100 or less on a week-long Mediterranean cruise.

A single adult with children under 18 is also eligible for discounts and reduced supplement charges.

Costa has also introduced check-in online, allowing passengers to complete their embarkation forms 10 days before sailing. After printing the form, they can take it along with them to the port to reduce waiting time in the queue.

The cruise line is increasing its capacity in 2010 by 16 per cent, with a goal of carrying 1.5 million passengers – and increase from the 1.2 million passengers in 2008.

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