Costa Serena Review

Chilling Costa Serena..Go for it and enjoy!!

Review for the Western Mediterranean Cruise on Costa Serena
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johnboyday
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Sep 2014

We have just returned from a very good costa serena cruise..our embarkation in Barcelona was a little confusing..our taxi was excellent both ways..on arrival the members of costa were waiting for us..we gave them our details ..they took our luggage and we waited in the bright clean lounge..at 2 pm we started to board..we went to the desk unaware that we should have registered on our arrival! after 10 mins filling in forms etc..we were on board..very easy..we had paid for all inclusive but had no cards..we went for late lunch and just showed the waitress our paperwork and had our drinks along with the first of many superb meals..

Our room aft cabin 8450 was lovely..yes a little tired in places but a huge balcony..big bed fruit bowl and clean sheets and towels..this carried throughout the cruise..Marc was excellent..swift..very efficient.. everything clean daily towels if required..yes the balcony did have slight soot on it..the worse was the fag ends from the inconsiderate people above! we slept well..the food was excellent from the buffet to the restaurants on deck 9..these did get busy especially on the day at sea..you can eat in the ceres restaurant for breakfast and lunch...we had a table for 2 as requested early sitting ...with good service..there was an extreme odour near our table we did complain and were give asti supermante for all of our tables.. this was rectified with new carpet..the menu was varied with average all inclusive wine..the usual captains dinner and fun times with the crew..the all inc package was exceptional..well worth every penny..with soft drinks.. wines..beers.. cocktails..liquers and coffees..we had as many as we wanted..served by excellent happy bar staff..the trips were good..Rome and Capri..(with costa)we ventured out ourselves to the other destinations..walking getting taxis or mini trains..this was a fabulous trip with attentive staff..good all round service.. yes.. English speakers are a miniority around 100 people but the ship is full of various nationalities having a great time..and the smoking was very little..they have a separate room inside with no smoke anywhere..there were very few children on board . the overall experience was one of a chilling time..with everyone enjoying there holiday..try costa serena it was fabulous!!

Cabin Review

Cabin B5

fab room..clean..lots of space..big balcony although we did get some soot on it..cleaned twice on our weeks holiday..saddened by inconsiderate people from above with cigarette butts and ash thrown over board! slight movement on arrival and leaving bit rocky..lovely sea views all around us.. Our butler was excellent..quiet unassuming service..a credit..to costa..

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