First cruise I’d ever been on and found it positively delightful. This was a dream, as it’s Italian so enjoyed the relaxing feel. Had the best time. Beautiful ship with stunning Venusian designs on lifts. ...

Sail Date December 2014

vanylla85

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

good for itinerary but terrible for service food cabin

Costa Serena

Europe - Western Mediterranean

we choise the internal cabiin guaranteed gty and with our surprice costa give to us a samsara internal cabin but without the benefits of the samsara mean the access to the spa . the ship was clean but not ...

Sail Date July 2017

Lukas

1 Review Written

First and last time with Costa

Costa Serena

Middle East

1. We had an over night flight to Dubai and arrived to the Port Rashid at 12.00, the reception asked us to whait another 3 hours till 15.00 to let us in to the ship, so we forst to sleap at ports metal bench as ...

Sail Date February 2015

doctorpj

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Lots of fun, but probably won't come back.

Costa Serena

Asia

My family had a great time, we really did, but we probably won't do this ship again. My kids are 8 and 6 and they loved it. This particular trip was organized by a local tourist company based out of Nanjing. ...

Sail Date July 2015

Mimillion

1 Review Written

Good but could do better

Costa Serena

Mediterranean

We booked this cruise last minute as decided it was about time we tried one, Costa have a reputation for not being as traditional as a lot of the companies and as my bf is much happier in a pair of jeans than a tux ...

Sail Date August 2014

chriskav

1 Review Written

So Disappointing - but I guess you get what you pay for

Costa Serena

Middle East

You have to expect to get a discounted ship if you pay a discounted price - we except that.... but does that really mean that you should expect poor customer service and worse of all dirty pillows and bedding. We ...

Sail Date February 2015

JeffLenehan

1 Review Written

Poor Customer Service

Costa Serena

Middle East

The worst Cruise Ship I have ever experienced and will never trust this Company again. My Cabin was 2412. Fine in itself but nobody should have to endure the level of noise that I experienced coming from Deck 3 ...

Sail Date February 2015

volata

4 Reviews Written

winter sunshine

Costa Serena

Middle East

Overall very good experience, tasty food, a-la-carte portions were small, but very tasty. We purchased all inclusive drinks package, which was good value for money. Very good entertainment, piano bar- fab! I ...

Sail Date February 2015

volata

4 Reviews Written

Winter sunshine

Costa Serena

Middle East

Sail Date February 2015

Appleorchard5

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

First & Last Time

Costa Serena

Asia

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 ...

Sail Date March 2015

Holidayqueen 2

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Worse ever cruise ship!

Costa Serena

Middle East

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 ...

Sail Date March 2015

lizboyle

3 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Pleasantly surprised

Costa Serena

Middle East

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 ...

Sail Date March 2015

Keith from Rugby

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Hi Di Hi of cruising

Costa Serena

Middle East

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 ...

Sail Date March 2015

jillyp4perfect

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great experience on Costa Serena

Costa Serena

Middle East

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 ...

Sail Date March 2015

lonmickdon

1 Review Written

Costa del Fawlty Towers

Costa Serena

Middle East

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 ...

Sail Date March 2015

Edinburghgirl1

5 Reviews Written

13 Helpful Votes

Great value for money

Costa Serena

Middle East

I cannot believe all the negative reviews for this cruise. Ok its not on a par with the likes of Celebrity and Norwegian, both of whom I have sailed previously on 3 occasions, but neither is the price!! For what I ...

Sail Date January 2015

Happy695

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Truthful review

Costa Serena

Middle East

Cruised the Dubai Emirates on 13/03/2015 Costa Serena GOOD POINTS: Lovely weather Large clean ship Entertainment group worked hard and shows were good Most staff were really friendly.....but there were a few ...

Sail Date March 2015

StanSue

1 Review Written

Better Than Expected

Costa Serena

Middle East

Having read some of the previous comments we went on this cruise expecting the worst, however things turned out much much better than expected & our advice to anybody due to travel is go with an open mind & enjoy ...

Sail Date March 2015

Bluboy

1 Review Written

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

Costa Serena

Middle East

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 ...

Sail Date March 2015

DrLou

1 Review Written

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

Costa Serena

Middle East

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 ...

Sail Date March 2015

Jon44

2 Reviews Written

21 Helpful Votes

Some reviewers must have been on a different ship

Costa Serena

Middle East

Having read the 2 previous reviews, I find it hard to believe that we were on the same ship. I too have been on dozens of cruises with Cunard, P &O, royal carribean ets and having read some previous reviews! I ...

Sail Date February 2015

2009Charlie

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

The Ryanair of Cruise lines

Costa Serena

Middle East

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 ...

Sail Date March 2015

Flanchop

1 Review Written

Total disorganisation

Costa Serena

Middle East

Check in was a nightmare, first check in and drop luggage at Dubai cruise terminal 10am, 2.30pm start queueing for second check in before heading for ship, 3.30pm (and I was near beginning of queue) queue again to ...

Sail Date January 2015

cardiffian

1 Review Written

You get what you pay for.

Costa Serena

Middle East

We have just returned from this cruise. Our flight arrived in Dubai around 7.15 in the morning so just picked up our cases and went straight to cruise terminal to drop off the cases then picked up a taxi, did some ...

Sail Date February 2015

cappadocia

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

More sun loungers PLEASE!

Costa Serena

Middle East

Embarkation went very smoothly with no queue. Our outside cabin was a good size. We had a table for two this time at dinner which was much better than having to sit with 4 strangers like we did last time. Would much ...

Sail Date February 2015