In January to the Eastern Carribean. Haven't talked to anyone who has been on a Costa Cruse. Please if you have experience on either of these, let me know what you think. Thanks
2007-09-20 06:50:42 · 7 answers · asked by Shell H 2 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
Been on two, the Atlantica in 2004 and Mediterranea in 2006. Also been on Carnival Spirit, Legend, and Fascination.
Costa is owned by Carnival and there are a few similarities. For example, Atlantica, Mediterranea, Spirit, and Legend are all on the same deck plan.
But similarities stop there. Costa is a decidedly Italian line. It operates the Caribbean ships in Europe during the summer and caters mostly to Europeans. You'll see a lot more Europeans on these ships, especially with the soft dollar. They used to do the muster drills in several (I think 5) languages. Elevators announce the floors in Italian. Smokers are more noticeable. The beds are hard, thin mattresses like you would find in Europe.
I like that they do not "spoon feed" you like a lot of lines. There are many fewer announcements and less hawking of drinks, cook books, and other stuff.
The dining room has a "pasta course" at dinner that you do not find on other lines. They also had some unusual food, for example an octopus appetizer on one night. The pizza is fair, but many of the other Italian dishes are quite good. Desserts are disappointing except for the sweet extranaganza, but Carnival's were too.
Costa still has a midnight buffet.
The entertainment is decidedly different from the standard Carnival fare and is generally lower-key. The last night of the trip is a "toga night" where they provide bed sheets for you to dress for dinner and the show. As they say "no sheet, no eat".
Costa runs "kids travel free" promotions from time to time. If you book one of those weeks, there will be a lot of kids on board.
We enjoyed the change of pace on Costa but it's not for everyone. Our first Costa trip was our sixth cruise. We probably wouldn't have appreciated it if it had been our first.
2007-09-20 09:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by Tom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on the Carnival Glory to the Eastern Caribbean in late April 2006. Here is the review I wrote ...
http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=18296
I have not been on a Costa cruise (yet). Costa is Europe's biggest cruise line and is owned by Carnival. Costa is an Italian line that offers a European experience (as opposed to the typical American experience you will get on Carnival).
2007-09-20 11:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by Zef H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just returned from the Carnival Glory on Saturday, and it is an amazing ship. I would recommend it to anyone. We did the Western Caribbean, and I am considering the Eastern for next December. I have a friend who has been on Costa, and she said that they were more conservative. All of the announcements were done in multiple languages, and the activities were geared toward an older crowd of people.
2007-09-20 09:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by Southern Apostolic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Costa is owned by employing Carnival. as Jo pronounced, there are a number of non-American passengers that sail Costa ships. I sailed on the Costa Romantica back in 'ninety 8. for the time of the muster drill they made the fact in 5 distinctive languages with English being the final. of course many of the yank passengers clapped and cheered. being an American i replaced into embarrassed. besides, the provider replaced into large as replaced into the nutrition. i might say it is slightly of a step up from the party ecosystem of Carnival, which i sailed on the Tropicale back in 'ninety 5. i do no longer think of you somewhat can no longer go incorrect no count number which cruise line you p.c... 2 issues you pick to contemplate greater importantly than the cruise line or which deliver interior the cruise lines' fleet is: - do you like an itinerary that has greater time at sea or making ports of call? - which ports might you pick to flow to? i'm a 5 time cruiser and nonetheless a beginner yet i in my opinion experience that cruising is nicely worth each stinkin penny and would't wait till I sail on the Norwegian Pearl come October 10th. stable luck and that i'm specific you will have a large time!!!
2016-10-09 13:07:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE THE GLORY!
We did the Eastern Caribbean last May and it was absolutely wonderful. We loved the ship so much that we are using the same ship to go to the Western Caribbean in December.
Have a fun trip!
2007-09-20 11:15:21 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are bad, Costa Fortuna worse.
2007-09-20 10:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by ocean.denis 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
costa. talk to ocean.denis. he knows something about costa.
also go to cruiseclues.com
cruisecritic.com
2007-09-20 08:32:12 · answer #7 · answered by Tivogal 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋