Information on Costa cruise line.

Gaga6

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Jul 12, 2009, 1:58:09 PM7/12/09

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Wondering if I can get some information regarding Costa Cruise Lines. We've
always gone on Celebrity or Princess, but have a chance to go on a Costa
cruise. Since we're not familiar with that cruise line, would love to hear
from someone who can clue us in on what it's like and what to expect..

Thanks.
Helen

Gadget World

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Jul 12, 2009, 11:16:08 PM7/12/09

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If you want to meet people from all over, and don't feel threatned by
hearing foreign languages then Costa is for you.

If you just want to meet your neighbors you can continue with the
cruises that you have already experienced, or stay in your neighborhood.

Costa will not annoy you with the same jokes as all other cruises and
the Roman night is the most unique and entertaining night of any cruise

Jack Hamilton

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Jul 13, 2009, 9:29:21 PM7/13/09

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On the other hand, if you want to avoid cigarette smoke, it would not
be a good choice. Says Cruise Critic:

Where You Can Smoke: Smoking is permitted on the open decks, in
cabins, including balconies, and in designated smoking areas in most
public rooms.

Where You Can't: All restaurants and show lounges are non-smoking.

Compare that policy to Oceania:

Where You Can Smoke: Smoking is permitted only in the aft port side of
Horizons, and the starboard forward section of the outdoor Pool Deck.

Where You Can't: All other areas are smoke-free. This includes all
cabins and balconies, restaurants, public rooms and open decks except
for the two designated smoking areas.

Gaga6

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Jul 14, 2009, 7:28:56 AM7/14/09

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Thanks for that information. The smoking thing is a deal breaker. Can't
stand any smoke. Seems like it would be hard to get away from it, and no
fun if I had to avoid areas because of it.

Hugs,
Helen

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Rosaly Z. Greenberger

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Jul 14, 2009, 9:01:20 AM7/14/09

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Gaga6 wrote:
> Thanks for that information. The smoking thing is a deal breaker. Can't
> stand any smoke. Seems like it would be hard to get away from it, and no
> fun if I had to avoid areas because of it.
>
> Hugs,
> Helen
>

In addition, as I have posted previously, the food on the Costa
Atlantica was the worst in all my numerous cruises and other distasteful
things on board certainly would keep me from ever sailing with them
again. rosaly

Gaga6

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Jul 14, 2009, 9:05:40 AM7/14/09

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Thanks for the information. I've already made up my mind about not taking
the cruise line. Many others that I've cruised with before are more
tempting.

Hugs,
Helen

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Mr Met 06

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Jul 14, 2009, 4:02:36 PM7/14/09

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On Jul 14, 9:05 am, "Gaga6" <hel3ngaga6hwNOS...@optonline.net> wrote:
> Thanks for the information. I've already made up my mind about not taking
> the cruise line. Many others that I've cruised with before are more
> tempting.
>
> Hugs,
> Helen
>

> "Rosaly Z. Greenberger" <ros...@ptd.net> wrote in messagenews:4A5C81A0...@ptd.net...

>
> > Gaga6 wrote:
> >> Thanks for that information. The smoking thing is a deal breaker. Can't
> >> stand any smoke. Seems like it would be hard to get away from it, and no
> >> fun if I had to avoid areas because of it.
>
> >> Hugs,
> >> Helen
>
> > In addition, as I have posted previously, the food on the Costa Atlantica
> > was the worst in all my numerous cruises and other distasteful
> > things on board certainly would keep me from ever sailing with them again.
> > rosaly

Costa is the Carnival of Europe .It's not the Costa it use to be ..MSC
is much better .