There is pretty much a close enriching relationship with Costa Smeralda to the locations, customs, and culture that you visit. During your cruise, the benefits from enriching activities are learning and personal growth through avenues like cooking classes, port talks, or health seminars. Check out the enriching activities listed below.
Visitors can pursue painting, crafts, or photography at the Costa Smeralda creative programs. These classes provide an applied interaction with culture, often having inspiration drawn from Mediterranean landscapes and Italian art. Since everyone is invited, it is a joyful and enlightening experience.
Live cooking demonstrations of genuine Italian food are available to visitors. The chefs of Costa demonstrate native cuisine and traditional methods, often using fresh produce bought from the ports where they have visited. From these tasty and instructive demonstrations, the participants gain an understanding of Italian cuisine and also learn to prepare some of their favorites at home.
Costa Smeralda offers music and dance workshops where participants can try out traditional dances, learn the basics of salsa, or even experience Italian opera. These sessions are designed for both beginners and enthusiasts and, taught by experts or visiting artists, serve for entertainment plus cultural exploration in an informal atmosphere.
Guest musicians, artists, and cultural specialists are regularly invited to perform concerts, give speeches, or conduct interactive workshops onboard. Such enriching activities could provide guests with rare opportunities to interact with Mediterranean customs and might even include story-telling sessions, jazz concerts, or classical concerts germane to the locations visited.
Guests can indulge in regional wines and olive oils during the guided tastings along with explanations of the production techniques well suited for the region and suggested matching food. These events focus on culinary tradition of Italy and on terroir, taste, and the cultural aspects associated with it. It is an enjoyable journey through Italian culinary traditions to create some pleasant memories while on board.
Knowledgeable lecturers give interesting talks on the history, culture, architecture, and must-see sights of each area before arriving at the port. These talks prepare visitors to appreciate and enjoy each of their destinations at a much greater level. To ensure every guest has a rewarding coastal experience, they are also briefed on local etiquette, dining, and shopping options.
