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Item: Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548
Rating: 3
Author: JenH4

Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548 Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

JenH4

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Rome Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 17, 2008

Ship: Costa Concordia (RETIRED) 548

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 16 years ago

Review summary

The ship was beautiful. It was difficult at times to get out point across as it was pretty much an italian speaking vacation. I have cruised many times before and felt this ship lacked the activity schedule of fun. It was just limited. The food was good, but lacked variety. I was looking for the delicious italian desserts, and they just weren't there. Crew and staff were friendly, but be prepared with everything except a blow dryer for in yor cabin. The ports were all wonderful. I liked that we had a stop everyday, however some port days were not long enough.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The food was good, but lacked varitey. It was basically a lot of fish, and the lines at the buffet were like an E ticket ride at Disneyland! Horrible! It was a very limited menu for kids as well.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

We had a person in a wheelchari and staff were always on hand to escort us off and on the vessel.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

The size of the rooms was awesome! We simply had a steward who really didn't want to be there and did very little. There were absolutely no amentities int eh cabin at all...so being your own everything.