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What I absolutely hated about my cheap Costa Cruise (worst-rated cruise line)

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👁️ 45K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 10:35
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🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · 7 nightsFrom RomeVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I couldn't wait to disembark for good

I hated Costa toscana's main buffet and it was unnecessarily chaotic

I loved the Italian atmosphere on board from the food to the itinerary and decor

I hated the tolerance for smoking on board and I wished that the rules were stricter

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Consider a dining package for specialty restaurants
✓Arrive early for entertainment venues to secure good seats
✓Be prepared for later meal times and European-style service

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowd management at buffets — Use alternative buffet in main dining room during breakfast and lunch
Children in adults-only areas — Be aware that enforcement may be lax; consider other cruise lines for adult-focused getaways
Smoking on board — Be prepared for higher tolerance of smoking; avoid if sensitive to cigarette smoke

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on a cheap Costa Cruise?
QIs Costa Cruise suitable for adults seeking a child-free environment?
QHow does the dining experience on Costa Toscana compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity4 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Sad BaconPool Deck3 Sad BaconDining Buffet4½ Sad BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona
Genoa
Rome3 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description↓

Would you sail on a cruise ship with a 2.8 star rating out of 5? Recently, I did just that, and by the end of my week onboard, I couldn't wait to disembark for good. Here are the 5 things I absolutely hated (and 4 I loved) about my cheap Costa cruise on Costa Toscana. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog