Costa Mediterranea Cruise Reviews for Romantic to Europe

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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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Beautiful scenery abounds.
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A great disappointment

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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Karnpenner
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

From the beginning of the embarkation to the end I would have to say that we were sorry that we chose Costa. No communication had been given to us for getting to the ship from the airport. The phone number we were given was not in service. We worked it out with a taxi at the beginning and end of the cruise at the cost of €100 each way. The itinerary was what we wanted and the tours were well ...
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Sail Date: June 2019

Cabin Type: Outside Classic


Good cabin and that’s about it

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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Lemur
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We have always said we wouldn’t cruise with Costa, but when this deal came up we decided to try it. Thankfully, this was a short cruise and therefore the suffering was limited. The pros were that the cabin we were assigned was nice and quiet and the crew were very nice. Also, embarkation and debarkation were relatively quick. The cons are too numerous to list but they include an aggressive ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony Premium


Costa downfalls

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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gaglione7
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Chosen this cruise line because of the itinerary offered and being an Italian passport holder I did believe to be proud of the italian hospitality offered and convinced friends to join on the Costa Mediterranea. A total catastrophy to say the least!!! Never again will look or put a foot on a Costa vessel regardless on what they offer. A catalogue of mistakes, rudeness, could not care and bother ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Inside Classic


Really bad experience

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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goodchoice1
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

I choose that cruise, because it was the only one for my date and location. The ship is pretty old, the cabin especially the bed and the shower were very good, but your hear everything from outside ... you have to pay for everything. The worst is the WiFi ...3 GB for 150€... The staff of the ship are very poor - they have to represent a high standard, but themselves have a horrible life ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Grand Suite with Balcony


First time on Costa and probably last

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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lita24
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Picked this cruise because of the ports - Zeebruge, Le Havre, Hambyrg Embarkation in Amsterdam was pretty smooth. Food - the hours when the buffet and restaurants open are pretty odd, the lunch is available from 12 to 3 when almost everybody off the ship (most of the ports hours were from 8 to 20). When people are back to the ship everything is closed until 7 pm and the the buffet is open ...
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Sail Date: May 2018

Cabin Type: Balcony Premium


Clean, good itinerary but poor amenities

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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kathylab
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

The ship sailed from a different port in Amsterdam than all the other ships. Many people went to the wrong port on embarkation day and had to take a 40 Euro Uber ride to the correct port. The itinerary was good with long days in port. The dining options were VERY limited. There were times that all the restaurants & buffets were closed. Not even coffee or Ice Cream machine. When they were open ...
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Sail Date: May 2018


A few issues!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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The Frantic Dancer
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

The furnishings in the cabin looked well used. The ship is getting old but it is still seaworthy. The staff gave conflicting answers to simple questions asked. A inexpensive Wi-Fi program was offered to counter the expensive charges on regular internet programs. Unfortunately this program was useless as you could not get your emails. Some of the water dispensers in the buffet lines ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Panoramic Suite with Balcony


Great itinerary, bad food & service

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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harrym12345
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

First and last time with Costa. The ship is well-designed but poorly operated and all was costly and of bad quality. The food was very poor, hygiene non-existent, which gave us stomach problems for weeks to follow, only eatable at dinner (with the right choice). The ship is billed as Italian, but the cook missed out on everything Italian. As the crew comes from all over the world, one has an ...
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Sail Date: August 2017

Cabin Type: Balcony Classic


Chose this because of itinerary

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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silversneakers
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The itinerary was exactly what I was looking for in an 8 day cruise. Check-in was very efficient, drop your bag outside and agent verifies bag tag, number given for check-in group, waited only a few minutes until group was called, maybe 10 agents verifying documents, passed through security and on the ship, cabin keys on your bed in cabin. Very easy and efficient. You have to remember this ...
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Sail Date: August 2017

Cabin Type: Inside Classic


Customer care sadly lacking and HIDDEN COSTS

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Costa Mediterranea

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MargaretRichmond
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

It seemed good value for money but it cost us more in the long run. Customer care was poor. Small complaints were handled badly & then became Big complaints. I have discovered that while using the internet on my smart phone for very short times on or near the ship has coast £112 in roaming charges as the calls were through Norway! How would any one know this or is it just another ruse to get ...
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Sail Date: February 2017

Cabin Type: Outside Classic


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