Football fans need not miss a moment of the 2014 World Cup, even if they are cruising around the world, as Costa Cruises is offering coverage of every game.

As supporters cheer on their teams in Brazil from June 12 to July 13, guests on board Costa’s 14 ships will be able to join in while watching the matches.

The company has also designed a variety of activities for on-board guests to enjoy and celebrate the playful atmosphere.

The World Cup is always able to capture the attention of football lovers – everyone becomes passionate about the beautiful game, suffering for a missed penalty or screaming out for a goal at the last second.

Depending on the timing of the event and the nationalities involved, games will be broadcast in different venues on board the ships, for example on the jumbotron screen in the magrodome pool deck venue and also in the main theatre, in order to allow guests to watch the game and cheer their team without riling the opposing fans.

During the day, the most creative guests can customise T-shirts or create banners with the colours of their favourite team. There will be group activities with football or soccer tennis tournaments.

Sport enthusiasts may also enjoy a game of freestyle dribbling or just take dance lessons with a Brazilian samba teacher – maybe learning a flamboyant move to celebrate their team’s goals in a special way.

For those who prefer to cheer comfortably sitting by the pool, Costa Cruises will provide fun quizzes on the World Cup, with exclusive prizes for the winners.

Costa Cruises’ entertainment programme plans to create the right atmosphere for kick-off: flash mob Brazilian dances on the notes of the World Cup’s official anthem and Brazilian-style appetisers with the country’s national drink: Caipirinha cocktails.

Finally, there will be space for vanity with the election of Mr World Cup 2014.

SMS Mondial are the local agents for Costa Cruises. See www.smsmondial.com.mt for more details.