The embarkation experience for the Mediterranea was a disaster. The ship was so far away from the parking garage that we had to unload our luggage at the parking garage to the street ,had it loaded onto a shuttle and then to the ship. the ship was suppose to leave the port at 4:30 P.M. but didn't get underway until 6:00P.M. (No explanation.)
The food was fair at best (with the exception of Pizza, which was good). On our last formal night they served lobster which was just plain awful, very dry and rubbery. They had the worst display of Pastry that I have ever seen on and cruise line (I've been on three other cruise lines) Pancakes and waffles were hard and rubbery ( Italians where I come from are noted for their good pastries. Not so on the Mediterranea.
The itinerary left a lot to be desired. We got into San Juan around 4:30 P.M but all the stores closed at 6P.M. Any stores that were open were not quality stores. We had gone on a tour but it got so dark we couldn't see anything. The tendering at La Romana in the Dominican Republic was a 35-40 Minute trip one way which I didn't appreciate. On the plus side the staff was very good especially our waiters and cabin stewards. Which brings me to the cabins. They were too small and the beds were god awful it was like sleeping on bare springs. I don't think I will book another cruise on Costa.