Costa Dubai Cruise Reviews

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The pool areas are nice, and have retractable roofs in case it rains. It does get a bit hot when the roof is extended.
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If you book the Best of St. Lucia tour with Costa, ask for M.G. to be your guide!
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Expensive hidden costs; the ship lives up to its name Costa Fortuna.

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Fortuna

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richard pettitt
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We decided to go away for Christmas so we decided to go on a cruise round the Emirates, so we booked with Thomas Cook one night stay in Dubai in the Grand Time Hotel. The hotel was not what we had expected for Dubai tired & dated when we found the room it was facing a very busy road & after a long journey we did not need this apart form that the sheets had holes in once again very dated.The ...
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Sail Date: December 2015

Cabin Type: Outside Classic


Worse ever cruise ship!

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Serena

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Holidayqueen 2
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Where do I start? After reading many terrible reviews of the Costa Serena after I had booked this cruise I should've learnt my lesson & cancelled it! Several times I tried to contact Costa by email prior to departing with some requests but to no avail, they don't seem to acknowledge any sort of email enquiry. So why was I suprised that when I tried to call them they didn't answer the phone ...
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Sail Date: March 2015


Hi Di Hi of cruising

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Keith from Rugby
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Let's start with a basic, fly for 8 hours and are met by nice air conditioned car to Dubia port where told would not be allowed to board for 5 hours, 3pm and waited in cramped uncomfortable lounge ...when asked why the delay told nothing to do with Costa, just wait. At 3 they started to call numbers based on cards given when booking in, but we were not given one because I complained at poor ...
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Sail Date: March 2015


First & Last Time

Review for a Asia Cruise on Costa Serena

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Appleorchard5
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Whilst not a major cruiser we have completed enough to know this was the worst of our experiences and total rubbish. We will never cruise with Costa again. As part of a package advertised on cruise critic we spent 4 days in Dubai then 7 days aboard the Costa Serena. Our first dissapiontment was being transferred from hotel to port embarkation arriving just after midday to be told we could not gain ...
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Sail Date: March 2015


Pleasantly surprised

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Serena

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lizboyle
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Arrived at the port at 3pm after a late check out from our hotel. Embarkation was a breeze. Purchased drinks package prior to sailing and was able to use it immediately. Ok, our cabin wasn't ready till 8pm, but we knew that prior to sailing so we were prepared. Food was surprisingly good, pasta dishes were great. We had lovely fillet mignon, delicious king prawns and tasty fish. Our waiters ...
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Sail Date: March 2015


DO NOT SAIL ON THIS SHIP!!!!!!!

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Serena

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D_lou
10+ Cruises • Age 30s

I really don't know where to start! A disaster from day 1. This was my 13th cruise and without any shadow of a doubt the worst ship and company I've ever sailed with. There were however 2 good points......1. The few nice passengers we met 2. Getting off the ship Never have I encountered such, rude, ignorant, miserable, unhelpful crew. EVERYTHING was a chore! If you want a drink fetch it ...
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Sail Date: March 2015

Cabin Type: Mini Suite with Balcony


The Ryanair of Cruise lines

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Serena

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2009Charlie
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

Now where do I start.  Having done dozens of cruises with the likes of Princess,  P&O, NCL, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean I have learnt that apart from small differences in presentation,  the typical fair of different ships and lines is pretty much the same.  Happy friendly crew,  excellent food from the buffet from breakfast to last thing at night,  pool side burger bars,  elegant dining rooms ...
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Sail Date: March 2015


Worst Cruise Experience I've ever had!!!!

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Serena

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Bluboy
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

we have just returned from a 7 night cruise on Costa Serena - sailing from Dubai. What an awful experience. I did research a lot of reviews, but still went with an open mind. I have cruised several times with other various Lines, but this has to be the worst. The food wasn't up to much....very basic and long wait in Dining Room at evening meal waiting for everyone to catch up with whatever was the ...
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Sail Date: March 2015


Great experience on Costa Serena

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Serena

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jillyp4perfect
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We arrived early hours into Dubai in the early hours of the morning, and got a taxi to the ship – approx. £12. So Easy. Check in for the ship was really smooth and quick. A representative at the terminal greeted us, asked us to take a seat and helped us fill in our embarkation forms. He took our labels and put them on the cases, these were then taking from us and appeared outside our cabin ...
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Sail Date: March 2015


Costa del Fawlty Towers

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Serena

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lonmickdon
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We have just returned from the worst imaginable cruise possible. We expected to go on a cruise of Dubai and the Jewels of the Emirates. On arrival at the Costa reception desk in Dubai we were handed a letter stating that minor works were in progress on the ship with minimal disruption. What a farce. Much of the atriums on the 4th and 5th deck levels were cordoned off and also a major area at the ...
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Sail Date: March 2015


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