This was our 24th Costa cruise & unfortunately may be our last.

As one other passenger noted, we were confirmed for 1st dining along with another couple although we had all booked "classic" balcony category. This confirmed 1st seating assignment required pre-scanning forms to Costa Special Services along with a physician's letter. As we are already Costa Gold Pearl Club members, it made no sense to pay more for "premium" cabin category. We do not use room service.

Upon arrival, we were assigned early seating & our friends were assigned a different table. No amount of reasoning got through to the arrogant Maitre'd. Not a good way to begin a cruise. Dining was resolved by a more understanding Maitre'd at dinner that evening. Read more