Costa Mediterranea Cruise Reviews for Family to the Middle East

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A piece of (what the Costa Italian cruise line) called "prosciutto"
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"Small boat with glass roof"
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Happy tourists return from the small boat cruise in Stavanger.
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Worst travel experience

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Brose05
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

My experience with costa cruise would be the worst travel experience I have ever endured.only on the ship for 24 hours, never left the embarkation port before we were told to disembark. The process of passengers getting their documentation back was a debacle waiting in lines for several hours elderly persons fainting, no care for passengers welfare was apparent. After this Costa only wants to give ...
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Sail Date: March 2020

Cabin Type: Balcony Classic


Terrible service and food.

Review for a Africa Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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Julesmeister 1
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Didnt end up sailing as cruise cancelled because of Coronavirus. Extremely rude, grumpy drink staff. Spent one night on board. Buffet was so small with well below average variety of food compared to other cruises I've been on. Food in dining room not good as well. Didnt get bread or coffee and having a drink card was a complete waste considering they dont serve cocktails or spirits in the dining ...
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Sail Date: March 2020

Cabin Type: Balcony Classic


Worst cruise ship ever

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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davismarce
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

My travel agent finally found an affordable trip to the UAE. It all went downhill from there. The dining options were minimalistic. There was only 1 option for dining other than the buffet. I was on a special low-sodium diet. The meals were plain and EXTREMELY bland. I don't think the chef had ever heard of chicken stock, and definitely had no concept of herbs or spices. It was an Italian ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony Classic


Awful

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Alley-AD
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

The worst cruise line ever! Rude and unprofessional staff in every department.The self serve Restaurant was always packed and we often had to wait for a table and the counters were also so busy that we had to wait in long lines for the most unappetising food I have ever had the misfortune to eat !! The desserts were the same every day, both at lunch and dinner. In the main restaurant it was awful ...
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Sail Date: December 2018


DO NOT BOOK! This is an ordeal not a holiday. Worst Experience of My Life!

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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buttercup2607
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

DO NOT BOOK any cruise with Costa! I have never experienced a company before that care so little for their customers. I should have known that it was going to be bad. Before we even set sail they were impossible to contact. They do not answer the phone or reply to any emails. All I wanted was some information, apparently even that is too much for them! They ship's decor is ugly and old. Do ...
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Sail Date: December 2018


Worst cruise ever

Review for a Trans-Ocean Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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guy6440
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

chosen purely because of itinerary.Got off to a bad start when pick up bus at Nice Station didn't park where stated. First night on board,air conditioning noise in room was not put right until midnight.Next 2 days,no shower due to thermostat non function producing only boiling hot water.Tried to fix but didn't work,no shower that evening.Next day,put new thermo,didn't work either and again no ...
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Sail Date: December 2018

Cabin Type: Outside Classic


COSTA lotta money!

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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Seereisefahrer
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Our worst cruise ever and, as from the UK , little attention was paid to any of our grievances. Italians came first every time. Some ship announcements were only given in Italian. The Hospitality staff had no idea what the word meant and were constantly rude and unhelpful. The food was awful and the buffet had often run out of food and no attempt was made to replenish supplies. There was no ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Balcony Classic


Costa packet, rip off

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Gee Rachel
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

I took a last minute cruise to Dubai, sailing on 13th January 2018. Having completed the online paperwork, we had to fill in more forms at Port Rachid. We boarded and were informed our room would be available at 11 am. First impressions were good. Our cabin 1002 was clean, although there was little In the way of toiletries and no sunbed towels in our cabin. From then on things went downhill, ...
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Sail Date: January 2018

Cabin Type: Outside Classic


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