With Costa Cruises' new chocolate-themed European cruise, you can sample some of the best chocolate from across the continent.
Costa Cruises recently announced that it has teamed up with the Eurochocolate International Chocolate Exhibition to offer a chocolate-themed European cruise. Set to sail in 2020, the cruise will be a one-of-a-kind experience that will include chocolate-themed events both on and off the boat. Some of the onboard events will include workshops and tastings. There will also be chocolate-themed excursions and guests will be greeted with a sculpture made entirely out of chocolate when they first board the ship.
As for the route of the chocolate-themed European cruise, the ship will depart from Civitavecchia, Italy, on April 16, 2020, and will make stops in various Genoa, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Malta, and Catania.
Image Credit: <i> @eurochocolate.</i>
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Food-themed Cruises
- Opportunity for other themed cruises, such as wine or beer-themed cruises, to attract customers with similar interests.
- Experiential Tourism
- Travel companies can offer unique, immersive experiences that make lasting impressions on customers and differentiate themselves from competitors.
- Collaboration in the Tourism Industry
- Partnerships between travel companies and local events or attractions offer opportunities to create unique and exclusive travel experiences.
Where This Applies
- Cruise Lines
- Cruise lines can attract a niche market and differentiate from competitors by offering unique and immersive themed cruises.
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Opportunity for food and beverage companies to partner with cruise lines to showcase their products and provide unique tasting experiences for customers.
- Tourism Industry
- Travel companies can collaborate with local events and attractions to offer exclusive and immersive experiences for customers, showcasing the diverse offerings of a region.
