Costa Toscana | Classic Western Mediterranean Christmas Route: Spain, Italy, and France | Embark and Disembark in Barcelona

Price Includes:

1. Three meals on board (main dining room + buffet restaurant). The main dining room usually serves three-course meals, with a menu provided daily for guests to order from. The buffet restaurant is open for 20 hours a day and offers drinks such as water, coffee, and tea during meals.

2. Accommodation and cabin services

3. Cruise tickets

4. Onboard leisure and entertainment: swimming pool, gym, water park, and live music at the bar

5. A variety of song and dance performances, instrumental performances, theater shows, disco, movies, live shows, and more. Please check onboard for the specific entertainment options available.

6. All taxes and port fees

7. Children’s club activities and childcare services

8. Tips.

Also not included:

1. Fees for additional services such as paid restaurants, paid SPA, WIFI, and beverage packages.

2. Under the current policies in countries that have reopened, travelers may disembark and explore independently, subject to local policies. If you join a cruise-organized group tour, the cost is EUR 50–150 per person per city.

Changes and cancellations policy

Tour Information

1. Booking Process and Important Notes

Anyone booking through this website must carefully read in advance all terms published on our company website, in the order confirmation and in the tour joining notice. Once you submit an order, we will consider you to have confirmed and fully agreed to the published terms. If a tour member violates any of the rules stated in these terms, they shall bear all resulting consequences.

1. Please confirm that each traveler's passport is valid for at least six months after the end of the itinerary! Infant travelers also need a passport. For itineraries that require visas, please prepare the relevant visas. A multiple-entry Schengen visa is required for the Schengen Area.

2. Travelers departing from within the country should arrive in the port city of embarkation at least one day before the cruise departure. Travelers departing from Europe should arrive in the port city of embarkation at least 6 hours in advance. Otherwise, if you miss the cruise, you will need to make your own way to the next port to board.

3. Before booking, please make sure you understand the product's cancellation and change policy. You may contact customer service for assistance.

4. Please be sure to confirm the health conditions of all passengers boarding the ship. Passengers with chronic illnesses, elderly passengers, pregnant women who are more than 23 weeks pregnant, and infants under 6 months old are not permitted to board.

5. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation letter from the cruise line. Please refer to the information in the cruise line’s confirmation letter.

6. To register, first complete the booking form on the website. Please carefully fill in and check that all information is correct, including name, gender, ID number, contact details, room type, and pick-up and drop-off points. We accept no responsibility for any losses arising from errors in the registration information provided by the customer.

7. The prices shown on the official website are indicative. After your booking is confirmed, you will receive an online registration confirmation. Our staff will email you a booking confirmation within 24 hours. Please refer to the email for the final price and details.

8. Group members must verify that all information provided for the tour is accurate, especially personal identification details and contact telephone numbers. Group members shall be responsible for any consequences arising from incorrect information they provide (for example, being unable to cross a border because personal identification documents have expired, the name on an ID does not match the name used to book a ferry ticket, or the visa type does not meet the destination country's entry requirements; or staff being unable to contact a group member because the mobile phone number provided is incorrect). Any resulting personal return costs, transportation expenses, travel expenses, and other losses shall be borne by the group member.

9. Applicants are strongly advised not to book any flights or other tickets related to the itinerary before the ferry ticket is confirmed. If an applicant chooses to book flights or other tickets related to the itinerary but is ultimately unable to complete the registration, all resulting losses shall be borne by the applicant.

2. Preparations Before Departure:

Items to bring:

※ Important: To facilitate customs inspections when crossing borders, keep your passport, identity card, and other documents with you. Do not put them in your suitcase!

1. Documents

(1) Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months after the disembarkation date. Requirements for European documents: a national ID card from a Schengen country; or a Chinese passport + valid Schengen residence card (the names in pinyin on both documents must match); or a Chinese passport + multiple-entry Schengen visa.

(2) Hold an identity document matching your nationality.

(3) Emergency contact number and itinerary: request before departure

2. Valuables

(1) Cash: Euros or an internationally accepted currency (US dollars)

(2) International credit card (VISA or MASTER), dual-currency card. You can link your credit card directly to your cabin account for faster checkout.

3. Clothing

Light, casual clothing: Bring according to your personal needs.

Formal attire: At least 1 outfit is recommended (formal attire is required for the captain’s dinner).

A jacket or shawl: for sun protection and to keep warm in air-conditioned indoor spaces or on coaches

Slippers, casual shoes, and swimwear: Slippers are generally not provided in standard cabins. Appropriate attire is required when using facilities such as the pool, spa, and gym.

4. Miscellaneous items:

Passengers should bring their own personal items, such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, razor and hairbrush, as these are not provided on the cruise ship.

Sunscreen: for sun protection

Medicines: Bring personal medication such as stomach remedies, cold medicine, and bandages. Seasickness medication is provided free of charge on board.

Travel adapter: The cruise ship has European-style sockets (two round holes) and American-style sockets (three flat holes in a triangular arrangement, compatible with domestic two-prong flat plugs). Rated voltage: 110–220 V AC.

Rain gear: bring it according to your personal needs

Insulated cups and tea: You may bring these according to your personal needs

Cruise luggage is generally limited to 90 kg per person, so cases of excess baggage are rare. We recommend carrying valuables and fragile items with you.

Cruise lines do not impose strict restrictions on liquids in luggage. Standard toiletries, cosmetics, and perfume are permitted.

Everyday items such as power banks and selfie sticks may also be carried on board or checked in.

Please note that drones, self-balancing scooters, skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, and similar items are not permitted. In exceptional cases, you must seek approval from the cruise line; its final response will apply.

3. To ensure a smooth journey, please check that your luggage does not contain any items prohibited on board the cruise ship:

╳ Bringing any food or beverages on board is prohibited, including meat, poultry, fruit, sealed canned or boxed foods, carbonated drinks, mineral water, tea, milk, yogurt, juice, and alcoholic beverages. Passengers traveling with infants may bring some infant supplies and food.

╳ Bringing any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on board for consumption or any other purpose is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages purchased at the port or in shops on board will be held by the cruise line and delivered to guests’ rooms on the final day of the voyage (for guests taking consecutive cruises, purchased alcoholic beverages will be returned the day before disembarkation from the final cruise). Any alcoholic beverages brought on board on embarkation day (such as spirits, rice wine, or beer) will not be returned if discovered.

In addition, certain items are generally prohibited from being brought across borders: all kinds of weapons and imitation weapons; counterfeit currency; printed materials, film, photographs, records, movies, audio tapes, video tapes, and other items harmful to China’s political, economic, cultural, or moral interests; narcotics and poisons; animals, plants, seeds, and reproductive materials; and cultural relics.

Items that are restricted include controlled knives, precious metals, organisms, microorganisms, blood and blood products, and other items. If restricted items must be carried or brought across the border for special needs, they must be declared to customs and approval must be obtained. The specific declared value is subject to confirmation by the relevant authorities.

To best protect your interests, please read our Booking Requirements and Terms of Liability carefully. These important notices from our company to members of outbound tour groups form part of the travel contract, together with our Important Safety Information and Other Notes for Overseas Travel. We reserve all rights to interpret the content of this website.

4. Booking Restrictions (to be amended according to the specific cruise company's requirements)

1. Pregnant participants must disclose this when registering. As a general rule, participation is not recommended for anyone more than 24 weeks pregnant. Those who still wish to participate must be accompanied by a family member and complete the Liability Waiver; however, our company reserves the right to refuse participation depending on the circumstances. Those who are less than 24 weeks pregnant and still wish to participate must be accompanied by a family member and complete the Participation Statement, and provide a certificate confirming they are allowed to board; however, the company reserves the right to refuse participation depending on the circumstances. Participants are responsible for all consequences arising during the trip from their own actions.

2. The cruise line requires infants traveling on a cruise to be at least 6 months old on the day the cruise departs*

3. The cruise line defines passengers under 18 as minors. If a minor is not traveling on board with their parents, the following documents must be provided:

1) A notarized certificate, with legal effect and in Chinese and English, proving the relationship between the parents and their child;

2) Copies of the parents' passports (the pages with their photos and names);

3) Their parents must complete the “Letter of Authorization.” Please print the attached document, sign it, and bring it along;

4) Copies of the front and back of the parents’ identity cards;

5) A copy of the minor’s birth certificate.

All of the above documents must be carried by underage travelers and presented when checking in to board. Otherwise, the cruise operator may refuse to allow them to board.

4. Booking notes for senior travelers:

Travelers over 70 joining a group tour must be accompanied by a family member and complete the “Group Tour Declaration.” If they insist on joining without a family member, our company reserves the right to refuse their booking, depending on the circumstances. Travelers are responsible for all consequences arising from their own actions during the trip. Due to service limitations, we cannot accept bookings from travelers over 80. Thank you for your understanding.

5. Booking notes for travelers under 18:

Minors joining the tour must be accompanied by at least one adult, who is responsible for their supervision and safety. Tour members are responsible for any consequences arising during the trip from a minor’s own actions or a failure by their companion to provide proper supervision. Due to limitations in our ability to provide services, travelers under the age of 18 cannot sign up to travel alone. Thank you for your understanding.

5. Tour Member Obligations

1. Participants must not engage in illegal activities during the trip.

2. When exercising their rights, participants must not harm the interests of the state, society, or collective, or the lawful rights and interests of others.

3. Observe public order and respect social ethics. Group members should respect the dignity of tourism service staff and show mutual respect and support to other group members; respect local ethnic customs and traditions; and refrain from defacing scenic sites or buildings, spitting, littering, and other uncivilized behavior.

4. Make an effort to learn what you need to know for your trip and increase your awareness of personal safety. Group members may choose and purchase personal travel accident insurance and other insurance policies. During the trip, take good care of your luggage and belongings; keep valuables with you or take other protective measures.

5. When traveling, pay attention to the local weather and keep children safe.

6. If group members choose to take part in hazardous activities included in the official itinerary, such as rock climbing, mountaineering, rafting, diving, or bungee jumping, any resulting disputes, property losses, or personal injuries shall be their own responsibility and shall not involve our company.

6. Important Safety Information and Other Notes for Overseas Travel

To best protect your interests, please read our Important Safety Information and Other Notes for Overseas Travel carefully. These important notices from our company to members of outbound tour groups form part of the travel contract, together with our Booking Requirements and Terms of Liability.

(I) Helpful Information

(1) Please board on time at the location stated in your travel information. If you miss the ship, you will be responsible for the consequences.

(2) Shore excursions at each port of call may be adjusted depending on weather conditions. The itinerary as finally confirmed by the cruise line will apply.

(3) After the ship docks, if you go ashore independently, you may return to the ship for meals or make your own arrangements. If you join a shore excursion, whether meals are included depends on the itinerary you select. If meals are not included, you may return to the ship for meals or make your own arrangements, as circumstances allow. Meal costs are non-refundable.

(4) For further important information about the cruise, please carefully read the pre-departure “Departure Information” and “Travel Guide.”

(5) If you plan to join a shore excursion, please sign up at the service desk as soon as possible after boarding, as places are limited.

(6) Smoking is permitted only in designated areas. For safety reasons, please do not smoke in your cabin.

(7) Formal attire is required for the captain’s dinner, so please bring a formal outfit.

(8) Seas can sometimes be rough, and you may experience seasickness or other discomfort. We recommend bringing medication to prevent motion sickness.

(9) Under the cruise line’s regulations, guests traveling on a Mediterranean cruise must strictly comply with the cruise line’s Conditions of Carriage. Please read them carefully. You will be responsible for any consequences resulting from violating these terms.

(II) Other Information and Important Notes

1. Please comply with local laws and regulations.

2. Please carry the relevant documents and a valid passport with you at all times.

3. Before taking part in any high-risk activities, assess your health and abilities and follow the relevant safety guidelines, such as wearing a life jacket, fastening your seat belt, and wearing suitable or required clothing. We strongly advise group members to avoid these activities during free time on the trip. If you choose to participate, you do so at your own risk.

4. Do not take part in entertainment activities that may be illegal.

5. Pay attention to and take all warnings seriously. For example, do not walk around or feed animals in a wildlife park.

6. Exercise extra caution when visiting areas with poor public security, and avoid going out alone.