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COSTA SMERALDA 🛳 7-Night Mediterranean【4K Unsponsored Ship Tour & Cruise Review】Worth The Money?!

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👁️ 129K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 39:45

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive, unsponsored tour and review of a seven night Western Mediterranean cruise aboard the Costa Smeralda. The video covers various aspects of the ship, including stateroom accommodations, dining options, entertainment, and onboard amenities. The creator highlights the cleanliness of the staterooms and the value of the laundry service, though he notes design flaws such as a frosted glass shower panel and the presence of smoke on balconies. Dining reviews are mixed, with high praise for the main dining room and buffet food quality, but criticism regarding the limited seating in the buffet and the lack of variety in breakfast items. The creator also discusses the ship's layout, noting that some public spaces feel underutilized and that the deck plans can be inaccurate. He concludes that while the Costa experience may not suit every traveler, the cruise provided good value for the money and exceeded his initial expectations regarding service and food quality.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour🥉Knowledgeable Creator
Mediterranean · 7 nightsFrom RomeVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Cosa really needs to do better here and get with the times

the food here nine times out of ten was seriously good

I just can't say enough great things about the staff on board

overall I was very happy with the cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Find a friendly barista on the first day, explain your coffee order, tip 20 euros, and they will remember you
Use the Magic Bag laundry service for 19 euros per bag, which is a very good deal
Call Costa to request a specific restaurant for dinner, as they can transfer your reservation

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to expect from Costa cruisesCheck out the creator's other Costa Cruises video first to understand what makes Costa different

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on Costa Smeralda?
QIs the cruise worth the money?
QWhat are the key venues and features on board?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconBooking Process2½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Sad BaconPool Deck1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Marseille2½ Happy Bacon
Civitavecchia1½ Happy Bacon
Palermo1½ Happy Bacon
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