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COSTA CRUISES 🛳 What's It REALLY Like?【4K Unsponsored Cruise Line Guide】Everything You Need to Know!

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👁️ 81K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 30:05
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I always film without the company's knowledge to be sure that I get a true experience and give you nothing more than my own personal honest unbiased opinion

Costa cruises is generally a lot cheaper than their North American counterparts and at the end of the cruise it had me asking myself one question these prices are just for example

Costa opened my eyes to just a different kind of cruising it won't scratch every cruising itch that I have but in some cases it'll do just fine

the included sit-down restaurant meals were a totally different level and dare I say they were better than the celebrity and Royal Caribbean main dining room meals that I've had since then

Creator's Tips & Advice

Set expectations accordingly as Costa is a budget-friendly line
Use the paper daily activities guide as the app may not be available
Arrive early at the buffet to find a table easily

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Language barriers on boardStaff speak multiple languages and will switch to English; language liaisons are available
Lack of structured activitiesEnjoy the self-service style and peaceful mornings

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Costa Cruises really like?
QHow does Costa compare to standard North American cruise lines?
QWhat can first-time cruisers expect on a Costa sailing?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks2 Happy BaconCabin Balcony3 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Activities½ Sad BaconKids Family½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Rome2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Are you wondering what Costa Cruises is really like? Are you considering them for your next vacation, but you're afraid it's not the right cruise line for you? This is a great place to start as I am going to break down every aspect of cruising with Costa Cruises and rank them in tiers, compared to what I would consider 'standard' North American cruise lines. Since Costa Cruises is generally a budget friendly line, expectations should be set accordingly and that's just what I'm going to help you do, all while touring parts of the massive Costa Smeralda. 🎥 In This Video: This video is a totally unsponsored guide to cruising with Costa Cruises. Following this video will be another video about my cruise on the Costa Smeralda, which will be a full ship tour and honest review. 💎 Support on PATREON!: https://www.bit.ly/tfft_patreon 💰 VENMO Tip Jar: @kevin_tfft 🧳 Shop ALL of my Gear on AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theflipfloptraveller 📽 Next 5 Videos (🩴 = Must Watch) ⇢ 12 Jul: Korean Air 777 (Apex Suites) Business Class Seoul to Singapore 🩴 ⇢ 14 Jul: 🛳 Costa Smeralda Ship Tour & Review 🩴 ⇢ 16 Jul: Firefly ATR72 Seletar (Singapore) to Subang (Kuala Lumpur) ⇢ 19 Jul: Philippine Airlines A321 Business Class Kuala Lumpur to Manila 🩴 ⇢ 21 Jul: Kimpton Margot Hotel Sydney, Australia ⏰ Typical Posting Times: 8/9:00 (US-EST), 14:00 (UK), 18:30 (India), 20:00 (VN), 23/00:00 (AEST) 📺 My Other Channel 🛫 ROAM ABOVE (Extended Inflight Videos): https://www.bit.ly/tfft_RA --- Video Chapters --- 0:00 Intro 00:57 Why it’s Time for Cruising 01:40 What’s in Today’s Video 02:40 Demographics 03:41 Languages on Board 04:44 Pre-Cruise 06:15 Embarkation 07:25 Technology on Board 09:05 Cruise Style 10:45 Ship Design 11:20 The Food (Buffets) 12:28 Paid Drinks 14:01 Free Drinks 14:15 Staterooms 15:02 Daytime Vibe on Board 15:52 Ship Layout 16:46 Personal Space 18:48 Activities 19:50 Family & Kids 20:52 The Venues 22:01 Upselling on Board 23:09 The Food (Sit Down) 24:34 The Food (Specialty & Cafes) 25:11 Nighttime Vibe on Board 25:37 Service Style 27:09 Entertainment 27:53 Disembarkation 28:28 Final Thoughts 29:43 The Final Tier Ranking Music featured in this video is licensed under an Artlist Unlimited License. This is NOT a promotional video. I pay for all of my flights and hotels (and I always tell you how much!) so I can be as honest and impartial as possible. I do not receive any special treatment that wouldn’t otherwise be publicly accessible, in fact, the hotels and airlines have no idea about my visit and that's the way I like it! #costacruises #shiptour #cruiseguide