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Costa Toscana Full Ship Tour (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly)

Optimal Cruising
Optimal Cruising
🥈Expert
👁️ 4K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 21:39
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCabin / Ship Tour🥈Expert Creator
Mediterranean · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

The quality of food and the variety of food offered on board this ship is incredible.

The buffet is poorly designed. The main buffet barely has enough room in the aisles to walk through when you're eating at prime meal times.

Water is hard to come by on this ship.

The service is not up to par with what you're going to find on many other cruise lines.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the schedule to see which main dining rooms are open for buffet-style breakfast or lunch to avoid crowds.
Bring a refillable water bottle to fill at the buffet, as free water is limited.
Check the bar schedule to see which venues are open, as hours vary.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding seats during crowded timesUse alternative dining venues or check schedules to avoid peak hours.
Getting enough waterBring a refillable bottle and use buffet water stations or tap water in cabin.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the good, bad, and ugly aspects of the Costa Toscana ship?
QIs the Costa Toscana worth sailing on?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet1 Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks½ Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Sad BaconShip Condition3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

This full cruise ship tour of the Costa Toscana will show you every aspect of this mega cruise ship, one of the biggest sailing in the Mediterranean. However, not all cruisers feel the same about this ship. In this YouTube video we show you what you need to know (the good, the bad, and the ugly) so you can be prepared before you set sail. 🌴 Plan Your Cruise Like a Pro: 🧭 Book with My Recommended Cruise Travel Agent ➡️ https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101449107-11926423 🛳️ Shore Excursions Cheaper and Better with Viator ➡️ http://vi.me/xqeDJ 🛳️ Shore Excursions Group GUARANTEES You Won't Miss Your Ship ➡️ http://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1806165&data=garynancyward@gmail.com 🛡️ Travel Insurance I Personally Recommend ➡️ https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101449107-11454010 ⚠️ These are affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. I only recommend what I’ve used or truly believe in! 👍 SUBSCRIBE for weekly cruise vlogs, tips, secrets, savings, and reviews from our cruising family. 🎥 Watch more videos from @OptimalCruising — we’re here to help you cruise smarter, save money, and have more fun at sea! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - The Food 02:35 - Main Dining Rooms 03:34 - The Water Problem 04:22 - The Staterooms 05:04 - Pools and Hot Tubs 08:29 - Outdoor Spaces 12:17 - The Interior 13:37 - The Atrium? 13:54 - Entertainment 14:54 - Bars and Lounges 17:52 - Photo Push 18:07 - Quality of Service 18:59 - Reception 19:14 - The Shops 20:17 - The Casino 21:02 - The Arcade 🔍 Hashtags: #costatoscana #mediterraneancuisine #costacrociere #costacruise #FirstCruise #CruiseVlog #CruiseTips #CruiseShipLife #DayInTheLife #CruisingForBeginners #CruiseVacation #CruiseLife2025 #CruiseHacks #CruiseNews 🎶 Music Credit: Music by Gary Ward @GaryWardMusic 📢 Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel!