Deciding on a cruise line as a young person can often be a difficult task. There is so much variety within the cruise industry and it’s incredibly important that you make the right choice for you. I have been cruising since I was 11 years old. I’m often asked which cruise lines I’d personally recommend … Read more
You may see cruises with Costa advertised with ridiculously cheap lead-in prices and wondered how their cruises can be so cheap – compared to other cruise lines. In this article, we find out how Costa are able to charge such low prices and explore what you would actually get for your money if you booked … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most controversial cruise ships in the world where only 4% of guests spoke English. The ship I was cruising on was the Costa Smeralda built in 2019. Smeralda actually means “Emerald” in Italian. The Costa Smeralda actually has the lowest Cruise Critic rating I’ve … Read more
Costa Cruises has the reputation of being casual when it comes to cruising and dress codes, but do they actually have dress codes, and what do they entail? In this post, you’ll find dress code guidelines for all parts of a Costa cruise and we will look into if the dress codes are actually enforced. … Read more
If you are a smoker (or want to avoid smoke when you cruise) you may be wondering which cruise lines allow smoking on their balconies. I’ve personally cruised on cruise lines where smoking on balconies is allowed Can You Smoke on Cruise Ship Balconies? Four cruise lines still allow you to smoke on their ship’s … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Costa cruise line you might be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. I have taken two Costa Cruises, one on Costa Luminosa ( now Carnival Luminosa) and the much newer, larger ship, Costa Smeralda. Costa has really upped their game with the newer ships, offering modern … Read more
In this post, we look at the differences I have noticed between the cruise lines Costa and MSC. Both are Italian cruise lines, and both offer very good value for money. They are very different from British or American cruise lines though. I have taken many cruises with MSC, and two with Costa Cruises. One … Read more
Despite all of my research prior to my first cruise with Costa, there were still a number of things that surprised me. If you’re considering your first Costa cruise, or just want to learn a little more, this is the post for you. Background to my Costa cruise I’ve often seen REALLY cheap last-minute Costa … Read more