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Kim from USA Sailing date: Feb 2007
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Casa De Campo, Dominican Republic
Grand Turk Island
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
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Miguel from USA Sailing date: Mar 2006
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Boris from Illinois Sailing date: Mar 2006
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Great Service. by
Patricia from Utica, NY, USA Sailing date: Apr 2007Pros: The food was fantastic. I think the best I've had on a cruiseship. The food was excellent. In particular - our waiter was fantastic. He was very accommodating to my husband who had a special diet and ordered unlike most people. The activities on board - were nice - the entertaining was very good. Overall - a very nice experience. The price of a cocktail or mixed drink was very expensive - more so than other cruiselines. That could influence which cruiseline I chose for the next trip. Entertainment & Activities
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Erna from Netherland Sailing date: Mar 2007Pros: Service and the food and ' the Italian way'.
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Casa De Campo, Dominican RepublicGreat public beach day.
Don't Miss: Beaches Grand Turk IslandI was a little bit disappointed that there was nothing to see, but once again the weather was great and so was the beach\!!
Don't Miss: Margarita ville. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.There are only jewellery, liquor and make up stores, but they have good prices. If you want to buy diamonds you have to go there!!!
Don't Miss: Diamond shopping. 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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Wonderful cruise experience! by
Jade from Brooklyn, NY, USA Sailing date: Apr 2007Pros: The decor of the ship was wonderful and the hospitality of the waiters and waitresses. From start to finish the trip was very enjoyable, and informative with all of the information needed to enjoy myself and get the best and most out of every aspect of the cruise. I would definately recommend Costa Cruise Lines to anyone who would like to go on a cruise and get a little of everything in one trip. Entertainment & Activities
Entertainment: The actual entertainment staff was very good! I do feel that the the quality of the shows given could have been a little better.
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Cozumel, MexicoCozumel is Beautiful!
I enjoyed the day at Playa Mia! I went kayaking and enjoyed a wonderful massage on the beach. I would definately recommend this destination to anyone.
Don't Miss: Massage at Playa Mia. Key West, FloridaKey West.
I don't think there was enough time for me to get the most out of this destination. We embarked at 9 AM and Disembarked at 12 noon.
George Town, Grand CaymanGrand Cayman was the best!
I went on an excursion to go snorkeling at Stingray City! It was a wonderful experience! Afterwards, I went shopping for jewelry and licquer. I really feel that I got the most out of this destination in particular.
Don't Miss: The Tortuga Shops. 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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Exquisite ship and crew make the grade d by
Derbygal from Charlotte, NC, USA Sailing date: Apr 2007Pros: Crew members exceptional service/friendliness. Despite the loss of a non-refundable excursion in one port due to ship announcement error, and the departure delays which cost us excursion time in another port, we're rating the ship with a high grade! The ship was clean and nicely furnished (minus points for the creepy arms holding lightbulbs everywhere), and the crew was excellent in manners and attitude! The Italian feel was warm and inviting, and the food was outstanding for the areas we ate in! The presence of what appeared to be the gnome in the picture above our bed was a bit disconcerting, as was the bed itself (the matress of which was hard as a rock), but we liked the spaciousness of our stateroom & the general overall ship layout. We didn't participate in much as there didn't appear to be a very large selection of varied structured activities offered, but we relaxed and enjoyed ourselves peacefully without experiencing any dull moments, and the crew members service and friendliness were of exceptional quality! Of the 4 different lines we've tried (Costa included), this climbed right up there in a tied spot at #2! We'd go again, and highly recommend!
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Cozumel, MexicoDespite a missed & non-refunded excursion, Cozumel gets rave reviews!!!
Our excursion departed early leaving us behind to fend for ourselves without plans for the day, but we were able to explore Cozumel at leisure, taking pictures, eating good food, having great drinks, and enjoying a great time which we would've missed out on had our excursion taken place as planned!
Don't Miss: Have some great food or a margarita at Carlos & Charlies, shopping at Los Cinco Soles. Key West, FloridaKey West History, Art, Culture, & More.
We took a guided tour of Key West learning about the history and culture of the area while curling through the heart of the entertainment district and around the key historic sites down to the Southernmost Point and back North again, passing Jimmy Buffet's old house, driving by mile 0, and finally reaching our destination tour of the Hemmingway House. The guided tour through the house still afforded us time to explore and enjoy the surrounding grounds/gardens at a leisurely pace, where we took tons of pictures of the many cats enhabiting the estate today. The tour dropped us back in the heart of the shopping district near the port where we purchased souveniers and enjoyed a drink in the open air at a local establishment before returning to the ship.
Don't Miss: I would say don't miss the Key West & Hemmingway House tour, but there's a ton of other great excursions out there! George Town, Grand CaymanExcursion tender departure delays costly against valuable excursion time.
Excursion tender departure delays caused about an hour and a half of waiting before getting to shore - well into planned excursion times - the result of which severely shortened our scuba excursion time (a VERY expensive excursion), not to mention many others whose excursions started late and had to be cut short due to time restrictions at port. No monies were refunded nor were apologies made for these ship caused delays, but the local excursion people & taxis were friendly and did their best to be accommodating. We were unable to explore, shop, or experience this destination in any other capacity due to our shortened time on shore. This port of call needed more time docked and earlier plans for tendering excursion groups.
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A Traveler from Las vegas Sailing date: Apr 2007Pros: The paintings. The ice sculptures. My Experience was totally awesome. The service was great. The crew was very nice and helpful and made me feel very comfortable. Entertainment & Activities
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Nassau, BahamasNassau was very windy but pretty.
Nassau was very pretty. A little crowded but the beach was beautiful.
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Carmela from Montreal, Quebec, Canada Sailing date: Mar 2007Pros: I loved the artistic and glamourous decor from the fine restaurants to the elaborate theatre/bars to the hallways of the staterooms. It was a truly relaxing vacation, thanks to the great service on board. We always felt pampered and well taken care of. The friendly and efficient staff made it easy and pleasant. No pressure...just loads of fun at your own convenience. Wonderful experience for myself and my son ! Entertainment & Activities
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Cozumel, MexicoSunny Cozumel.
The weather was beautiful and we had a great time shopping. Our lunch was a good break consisting of "home-made" sandwiches in the company of a trio of Mexican singers.
Grand Turk IslandWhite sands and turqouise waters of Grank Turk.
I liked the short distance of the beach from the port. We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at the beach and pool.
Don't Miss: The beach and pools. Ocho Rios, JamaicaShopping Jamaica-Style.
Weather was not ideal for the beach but still comfortable for walking and shopping. I did not feel too safe walking the streets as some locals put pressure to sell.
Don't Miss: Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee and Tortuga cakes (if you missed them in Grand Caymen). Shopping for jewellery. 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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Exceptional experience. by
A Traveler from Phoenix, AZ Sailing date: Feb 2007Pros: Its staff. Great service, fantastic ship. This is whatt a cruise should be. Entertainment & Activities
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Cozumel, MexicoAdventure and exploration.
Experienced the adventure park, climbed man-made rock towers, zip lines and rappeling. Staff at this excursion was exceptionallt firendly and helpful from start to finish. Part two of the excursion was to snorkel at the adjacent beach. Wonderful guided experience in beautifully clear and warm waters.
Don't Miss: Snorkeling or scuba. The waters are crystal clear, the marine life is extraordinairy and the experience is one you won't forget. George Town, Grand CaymanSubmarine adventure.
We dove over 100 feet in a submarine. Air- conditioned comfort, great view, narrated tour. Well worth the cost of the excursion. Staff was first rate.
Grand Turk IslandFirst time scuba.
I had a wonderful experience learning to scuba dive. First plunge into the waters of Grand Turks was amazing. Had the opportunity to swim with a sting ray. My experience was wonderful, but the experience of others that took the excursion were not as good.
Don't Miss: The diving in the area is amazing, but as with all cruise excursions, always use caution and protect yourself. A member of my diving party nearly drowned because of a panic situation underwater. The s Ocho Rios, JamaicaThe Jeep ride from hell.
5 hours of physical abuse with the added insult of inhaling essentially unfiltered exhaust fumes directly from the tail pipe of our jeep. After the jeep ride we got to experience the falls, where a member of my party had a medical emergency. No tour staff was around or could be located to assist, I was left to do so on my own.
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