We just cruised Costa for the second time, our sixth cruise all together. This itinerary had three new ports for us, Old San Juan, LaRomana and Grand Turk. We would only wish to return to Grand Turk. That said our overall experience was very good. Embarkment took 90 minutes,a bit slow but it moved along and we visited with folks and just relaxed. Our veranda cabin # 8255 had adequate space, a nice size bath. (We put lots under the bed)A/C worked well,mattress and pillows are firm but we like them that way. We ate breakfast and lunches from the buffets which provided a nice variety and better than average quality. We never felt crowded or had to wait in long lines. The evening dining experience did not measure up to our expectations. The menus were unimaginative and the quality was that of large hotel conference fare. Salads bland, desserts merely passing and entrees fair to good. Italian night was a bust-no Italian entree nor desserts! Great pizza and pasta offerings during the day however. Cabin service was very good. We requested to have ice available three times a day at it was always there--probably due to extending a tip on the first day. Room and bath was always clean Dining service was acceptable. Drinks, wine and food delivered on time. Staff made no attempt to be engaging even though our table of four was a fun,happy two couples. We enjoyed the entertainment very much. They had a good variety and Max, the Director, was a joy. Very professional.All the lounges provided enjoyable music and dance opportunities. I became ill the last night,a virus for sure. When I reported my situation and requested an early exit at disembarkment,Customer Service chose to ignore my rather uncomfortable situation. As this was the last few hours of an otherwise great trip we did not allow this to ruin the cruise experience. Costa again? Perhaps, based solely on itinerary however, as other lines can deliver an overall better cruise.