Dec 19, 2013
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruise-travelers-handbook
Costa is an Italian line that has been in service for over 60
years and most of the passengers come from Italy. You will hear
Italian spoken all around you and in announcements, although
English is also used extensively on board. Costa provides social
hosts for most main language groups who hold briefings at the
start, during and end of the cruise on processes, events and
procedures. They also available every day for one-on-one sessions.
Passengers are allocated dining companions based on their
language.
It is very popular with families including multi-generational
groups traveling together. The entertainment and activities are
very child friendly. So Costa suits people who have children or do
not mind being surrounded by lots of them.
They offer good value cruising with competitive fares to appeal to
budget-conscious families. It provides an accessible and
mass-market experience, so you should expect an appropriate level
of quality and service. For example, the food is good and plentiful
but not especially memorable.
It has one of the more liberal smoking poilicies in cruising,
including the ability to smoke in some of the bars and public
rooms.