Costa Cruises really not for Americans

Costa Fortuna Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

EileenP3

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 100

Overall rating:

2 out of 5

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9 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 26, 2013

Ship: Costa Fortuna

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8272

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 years ago

Review summary

We were really disappointed with our recent cruise on Costa Fortuna. The ship was fine and the staff was very nice (mostly) but the other cruisers were extremely rude. They say Americans are rude - well next to the passengers on this cruise we are absolutely the nicest people on earth.

This was our first time to Europe so the atmostphere on the boat really put a damper on our vacation.

We were also surprised to note that at dinner time, there is only the main dining room or the resturant that you have to pay for. The buffet was not an option. Also the only thing available late at night was pizza NOTHING ELSE!

I guess that's all I have to say about it except that Costa should not market to Americans.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

4 Comments

cruisellama 5 years ago

Thanks

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CruiselineQ 11 years ago

Ok, sorry to hear that. Of course, each country has their own culture and mannerisms... Funny, we wrote a review of Costa Cruises and talked expecting international passengers: http://cruiseline.com/bonvoyage/ships/cruise-lines/costa-cruises-review

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EileenP3 11 years ago

All over Europe. They would walk into you trying to get in when you are trying to get off the elevators. This did not happen occasionally but all the time. They also would just jump the lines EVERYWHERE with no regard for how long you were waiting your turn. They wouldn't engage in conversation - by that I mean just a friendly hello when you are saying hello being seated with them for breakfast or lunch. I really left there with a really bad impression.

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CruiselineQ 11 years ago

Where were the other cruisers from? How were they rude? Thanks for your review.

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