We chose this cruise mainly due to the itinerary as India has been on the list for a while. The negative reviews were numerous but we decided to go ahead as we were not expecting 5 star treatment. First the ...

Sail Date January 2020

aussie travel bird

6 Reviews Written

29 Helpful Votes

Another top cruise - Maiden South Africa Cruise

Azamara Quest

Africa

Firstly can I say, I'm baffled by the previous two negative reviews given that we were on the same Mumbai to Cape Town Cruise December 28. I do agree that the on board service was delivered in the usual outstanding ...

Sail Date December 2019

stratton007

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

Disappointing cruise

Azamara Quest

Africa

No Amazing evening - all cancelled, no white night all abandoned, missed ports and very poor decision making by the Cruise directors. Cuts in included drinks and cuts in quality food, very poor cooking. Good on ...

Sail Date December 2019

Chopperman1107

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Worse ports ever!

Silver Shadow

Africa

We wanted to go to Dubai and are experienced cruisers world wide. This is our 12 th cruise and it started in Mumbai. Mumbai should never be visited unless you like crazy traffic with shanties everywhere. Way way ...

Sail Date April 2019

grumpygrouchy

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

From Mumbai to Rome on the worst cruise ever

Costa neoRiviera

Africa

We had previously traveled with Costa and it was just wonderful. Hoping for a similar experience, we booked this trip with great difficulty. Costa would not return e-mails or phone calls with our travel agent. They ...

Sail Date March 2019

Melaphil

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Good for Italians Not so Much for English

Costa neoClassica

Africa

We wanted to see India but were concerned about the pollution so thought this cruise would be the best way. We were in Mumbai for 3 days before embarkation to explore the city. Boarding the ship went well. We ...

Sail Date February 2018

norfolkmike

4 Reviews Written

29 Helpful Votes

Dowdy sometimes dirty ship with poor food

Silver Spirit

Africa

After reading earlier reviews we specifically asked Silverseas Uk for reassurance that this ship was indeed up to scratch, they said yes we would receive the normal 5 star luxury cruise experience..... basically ...

Sail Date February 2018

Susyj

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Not up to Silversea standard

Silver Spirit

Africa

We've always thoroughly enjoyed our silversea cruises unfortunately not this time . From the moment we stepped onto the ship in Mahe the atmosphere felt different . Reception staff not friendly customer service ...

Sail Date February 2018

HughesL

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Costa are very money grabbing, with poor customer care.

Costa neoClassica

Africa

I was in same group as MchrisD and would echo everything that was said. In addition, I pre booked bought a drinks-package Pranzo & Cena for €237.86 which entitles you to wine and beer only at lunch and dinner ...

Sail Date January 2018

binatha

1 Review Written

Pampered

Costa neoClassica

Africa

We had an insurance conference. Sailed out of Mumbai till Cochin for 3 nights. From the welcome till departure everything was seamless. Thomas Cook employees were also coordinating with the Italian staff. We also ...

Sail Date February 2018

MChrisD

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

SO VERY DISAPPOINTING

Costa neoClassica

Africa

The cruise from Mumbai, to the Maldives and to Sri Lanka and back seemed ideal. I love cruising and India and this cruise was January a good way to get away form the cold in UK. I booked through a cruise company ...

Sail Date January 2018

iandp

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Once with Oceania was enough! Never again.

Nautica

Africa

Chose this cruise for itinerary (good) and reputation (overrated). Oceania's website is very poor which reflected their organisation. We booked Oceania air because of a direct flight, then found the flight was ...

Sail Date April 2017

Miss Muffin

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

Never cruise on Oceania

Nautica

Africa

I do not have adequate words to describe my first cruise on Oceania. Our carry on luggage was lost during embarkation and the Oceania staff told us they had searched the ship and could not find it. After hours ...

Sail Date April 2017

Lindacape

2 Reviews Written

6 Helpful Votes

India to Cape Town

Silver Cloud

Africa

There is no point in just being critical and having recently sailed on the Silver Cloud I have to say the following. We have cruised with Silversea many times before and even though we were not fortunate enough ...

Sail Date November 2016

Godfather1172

2 Reviews Written

5 Helpful Votes

BAD EXPERIENCE NEVER COSTA AGAIN IN MY LIFE

Costa neoClassica

Africa

I had recently been on the costa neo classica . Not a good experience as it is not indian friendly and the food is terrible , mostly frozen stale and half cooked or half baked. They cater to italian delicacies and ...

Sail Date November 2017

shirleyvan

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Fabulous Cruise

Silver Spirit

Africa

We (just the two of us) love the size of this ship and that all the cabins are a comfortable size, though we did have a larger cabin on this particular cruise. The service was impeccable as usual and food was very ...

Sail Date February 2018

Patsy Anne Porter

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Wish we hadn’t bothered

Costa Victoria

Africa

The cruise was part of Imagine Cruising itinerary for our cruise of the Indian Coast. We would never have chosen Costa Cruises as their reputation precedes them. But with good intentions we went ahead. Rather a ...

Sail Date January 2020

messipele

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

DO NOT EVER BOOK A COSTA CRUISE

Costa neoClassica

Africa

I read some terrible reviews and ignored them. That was a big mistake. This company is bordering on a criminal organisation A complete rip off. They lie about everYthing and try to extract every penny from you. THEY ...

Sail Date February 2018