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Now you can book an eight-day chocolate-themed cruise around Europe

Compete with tastings and chocolate-themed excursions

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Ship ahoy, chocoholics! Now you can book a chocolate-themed cruise around Europe!

The first-of-its-kind, eight-day Mediterranean cruise kicks off in Civitavecchia, Italy, on 16 April next year.

It’ll take in Genoa, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Malta and Catania in Sicily.

However, alongside all the usual sightseeing that cruising brings, you will also be able to enjoy chocolate workshops, tastings and masterclasses.

Chocoholics will be in heaven on board the cruise ship (Credit: Pexels)

Italy’s annual chocolate festival, Eurochocolate, is joining forces with Costa Cruises to offer those with sea legs and a love of chocolate an unforgettable trip.

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Once on board the Willy Wonka-esque ship, cruisers will be presented with a goody bag full of chocolate, plus there will also be a hand-crafted chocolate sculpture on board the ship.

It will allow us to have, for the first time aboard a cruise ship, the vibe, the fun and the tastes of the greatest international festival dedicated to chocolate.

There will be masterclasses from chocolate artisans, as well as workshops run by expert chocolatiers.

Ship ahoy! Get ready to set sail around Europe on board a chocolate-themed cruise (Credit: Costa Cruises)

Tastings featuring “the finest types of chocolate combined with wine, grappas and spirits” will also be on offer.

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Plus you’ll also be able to take part in chocolate and pastry-making classes.

And the chocolate-themed fun doesn’t stop there as the shore-based excursions are also dipped in chocolate, such as a trip to Barcelona’s Chocolate Museum.

The cruise ship holds 3,780 guests and has a swimming pool, water slide and an Aperol Spritz bar on board, too.

Prices start from £860 – excluding flights.

Chocolate tastings and masterclasses will be offered on board (Credit: Pexels)

“We try to offer unique experiences to our guests,” a Costa Cruises rep said.

“It will allow us to have, for the first time aboard a cruise ship, the vibe, the fun and the tastes of the greatest international festival dedicated to chocolate.”

Do you fancy booking a space on board? Let us know on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix.


Nancy Brown
Associate Editor

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