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Costa Smeralda Cruise | Frustrations, Firsts, and Food You Won’t Expect!

Paul and Carole Love to Travel
Paul and Carole Love to Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 18K viewsπŸ“… 6 months ago⏱️ 29:51
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleAsia · 7 nightsFrom DubaiVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We discuss how truly awful some of the passengers have been.

The ship is beautiful. The service we've had is excellent, but it's just the sort of demographic of passengers.

The omelette was amazing. We both I got us both an omelette.

Andrew Junior and Costa if you're watching he is a real asset to your company.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Be prepared for crowded buffet areas and plan to visit during off-peak times.
βœ“If cruising out of Dubai, be aware of diverse passenger customs and etiquette.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Food standards and service β€” So far, no issues reported; dining experiences have been excellent.
Making friends on board β€” Difficult due to passenger demographics, but still possible to enjoy the cruise.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the frustrations with passenger behavior on this cruise?
QWhat dining experiences are available onboard Costa Smeralda?
QWhat is there to do on the ship for entertainment?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Sad BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet2Β½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconDining Specialty4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Doha4 Happy Bacon
Top: Self-exploration of Doha
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description↓

Our Costa Smeralda cruise continues with episode 3 and in this video we discuss how frustrated we are with other passengers behaviours, we visit a new country and one of the most beautiful cruise terminals in the world. We also showcase five different dining experiences onboard and more of Costa's fun entertainment. We spent 7 nights on Costa Smeralda cruising from Dubai, to Muscat in Oman, Doha in Qatar, and Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates. We booked a Cruise Only Fare, in a Sea Balcony, with a My Drinks Bevarage Package and we paid Β£855 per person. We cruised on Costa Smeralda in February 2025. Check out our balcony cabin review and tour here - https://youtu.be/OoVWM8C5Qb0?si=dZOcM1TPbsBxP0wG ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⛴️ Join us on one of our GROUP CRUISES - Find all the information how to here - https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/group-cruise/ 🌎 WEBSITE - Visit our website Paul and Carole Love to Travel - https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com for more cruise and travel inspiration πŸ—ΊοΈβœˆοΈ πŸ“§ NEWSLETTER - Sign up for our Newsletter here for all our news and group cruises information - https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/sign-up-for-our-newsletter/ 🌊 CRUISE BOOKING - Our recommended travel agent is Dan Hammond of GoCruise&Travel. We have been using Dan since 2021 and he has always looked after us very well. Whether you're craving a Caribbean cruise getaway or a land based Mediterranean escape, Dan has you covered. Contact him today via email at dan@gocruise.uk.com or give him a call at 01622 891895 to start planning your perfect trip. If you prefer, simply complete our booking form for a no-obligation quote: https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/bookings/ βš“ 🌍 CRUISE MAPS - We are loving our Cruise Maps and if you would like to receive 10% off your order - use our affiliate paulandcarole link here - https://thecruisemaps.com/products/cruise-map?dt_id=2085122 πŸŽ₯ SOCIAL MEDIA - Don't miss a moment of the action! Hit that subscribe button (it's free!) to stay updated when our new vlogs and videos are published. And for even more exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @paulandcarolelovetotravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paulandcarolelovetotravel/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@paulandcarole?_t=8kV3CjIInSa&_r=1 X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/paulandcarole. 🌟 MEMBERSHIP - Plus, if you want to support our journey and unlock special perks, check out our Patreon at patreon.com/paulandcarolelovetotravel or you can join this channel as a You Tube Member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpnRH1jL_EKoVv5VWoyiB0A/join Your support is very much appreciated! πŸŒŸβ›΄οΈ πŸ›œ ONLINE SAFETY - Stay safe on line by using a VPN. We use Surfshark - Find out more here - https://links.surfsharkbiz.com/u/click?_t=c7117ac13602475283b7d8224bf8726f&_m=be3004b90c5f4661b78099b19fc49cae&_e=xtzHA-2i95JbQEUlnHHmzb36O4rZcRNxguPued6a6ayFT5Oxp7cxzYhvlfHQK-lbAXybvvSRKWsuc4kSL-WonBRc1kQoGtsJ-JqAiti-aci0-9mg8TfFCpDonMo2-W7VITJVrupOmbp926k1tn9jmWSjASmhygkW50nkqNaXDMmJjUs-sEZbZ21bJltSb2inGef5rg-5e49NdHsw3e1MMyVqXsOPb1mbMXh5jQbMh5LT-x2MT4LpBxCILUt34qEr3-tpt1DwYx1XSRxBk9HT2Q%3D%3D πŸš’βš“ SHOP - You can also support us through our Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/paulandcarole πŸŽ’βœ¨ SUPPORT - If you enjoy what we do, subscribe, like, and share with your family and friends! πŸŒŠβ›΅ #CostaCruises #CostaSmeralda #MiddleEastCruise #Cruiseship #Cruise #Cruising #paulandcarole