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1 Week Onboard Costa Toscana - avoid my mistakes on this cruise

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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πŸ‘οΈ 43K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 1:14:44

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a one week Mediterranean cruise aboard the Costa Toscana, beginning with the travel process from London to Italy. The video covers the initial boarding experience in Savona, an inspection of an ocean view cabin, and an exploration of ship facilities including the atrium, pools, and various dining venues. The creator provides specific details regarding onboard costs, such as the fifteen percent service charge on drinks and the availability of specialty dining. Port excursions are also reviewed, specifically a self guided walking tour of Marseille, France, and a visit to Barcelona, Spain, where the creator utilizes cable cars and explores the La Boqueria market. While the creator praises the food quality in the main dining room and the beauty of the Mediterranean ports, the video concludes with growing frustrations. These include difficulties with dining reservations, perceived service issues at certain bars, and a lack of dedicated programming for solo passengers. The creator notes that as the trip progresses, more limitations and challenges become apparent regarding the onboard atmosphere and organization.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Costa Toscana
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Costa Toscana
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · Winter · 7 nightsFrom SavonaFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

it's my first time sailing with this Italian cruise line

I have done zero research on this ship or indeed the Costa cruises brand

the longer I'm on board the more limitations I'm finding with this Cruise

I absolutely adore this city

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Download the Costa app before you leave home
βœ“Factor in extra charges for shuttles and specialty dining
βœ“Use the app to check dress codes and dining arrangements
βœ“Be prepared for a 15% surcharge on drinks unless you have a package

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Language barriers β€” Crew speaks English, app can be set to preferred language
Extra charges β€” Factor in costs for shuttles, specialty dining, and drink packages

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the fly-cruise process like with Costa Cruises?
QWhat are the first impressions of Costa Toscana?
QHow do the dining and drink packages work?
QWhat is it like to explore ports independently?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing1Β½ Happy BaconService CrewΒ½ Happy BaconDrink Package1 Sad BaconLoyalty ProgramMehCabin Interior2 Happy BaconPool Deck1 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Milan3 Happy Bacon
Barcelona4 Happy Bacon
Top: Cable Car to MontjuΓ―c (€17)
Civitavecchia1 Sad Bacon
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