We chose this trip based on ports selected by YMT. Ports were great---cruise---worst ever. Everything you get on Costa costs you---even water!! Had to buy water pkg for $37. Glass of water at bar costs. Food was horrible---attractive looking in dining room but almost same selections nightly. If you're a pasta lover you might survive. Almost same offerings daily in buffett. No lobster or prime rib meals without additional cost. Had to make special arrangements to have coffee served during dinner. (I guess that's not a Italian thing)

You even have to pay for room service. Additional charge of $2.50. That's a first. Nothing is free.

Entertainment is very amateur. One show had to leave because it was so dull. Read more