CtheW0rld

. . . but I wouldn't be surprised if something like this became the industry standard. If people live in gated communities, they want to duplicate that experience on cruises as well.

 

Of course we have never cruised Costa. But we'll spend the month of November on the Costa Victoria in SEAsia.

NCL is already doing this. certain areas of the ship are for the upper-end cabins only. cunard as well. of course, this is just a return to the class system that used to be standard.

i like the new classic/premium categorization. i want full room service, mainly. if i have to pay a bit more i'm willing to.

Hi, IMO

 

Even if Captain Albert haad been the Master on the power outage sailing, he would not have mentionned it in his blog.

Nothing to do with camouflage or dishonesty. Simply a matter of protocol; it is simply inappropriate to have open chats about such issues on a public blog. Same as he ( Capt Albert) has never talked about the propulsion issues plaguing his vessel on his blog;it would be improper IMO.

Thankfully, the power outage was only 2 hours long, and happend IN Seward, not at high seas....( unless I'm wrong).

 

She's merely on her way to SanDiego and FortLauderdale now.

Cheers

not to mention it would be acknowledging there is a problem :eek:

I don't know what was done to make it happen, but the doors opened at a deck. I don't recall if the elevator and deck were flush to each other, or if there was a gap. But if there was, it wasn't much.

 

 

This was back in August, 2003. I sure recall the storm as if it were yesterday. It was a beaut. The sea breeched the water-tight doors on Upper Promenade and cascaded down the stairs in front of the stage like a waterfall. The show was interrupted, and canceled. BINGO was canceled the next day (so you know it was serious).

OMG. that's just this side of 'abandon ship'

Caffinated expresso is sure included - you are on a italian ship! :-) That's one of the most important things they offer.

indeed it is. i love the espressos onboard. almost as good as what i have had in itlay.

Thanks for the repsonses and pictures, very helpful indeed :)

Not sure I like the idea of people smoking in public places, so used to not having it anymore.

Thanks again, and I will create my own post in future

you should've done better research before booking. you couldn't have made a worse choice. costa is the most liberal line sailing today. smoking is not allowed everywhere, but it will be evident. couple that with the demographics costa caters too - there will be a higher percentage of smokers.

Hi, we're booked on this cruise 22nd October. Only ever cruised with Azamara and Royal Carribean so not sure what to expect.

 

Does anyone have any feedback for this ship?

 

Thanks

welcome to cruise critic. I haven't been on that ship but i would suggest you read a few of the threads here on the main page to familiarize yourself with costa. if you have specific questions - start a new thread. enjoy your cruise!

very intersting read.

did the passengers receive compensation? :D

nice review, thanks.

is it too much to ask for poster to stay on topic, please? these other cases have NOTHING to do with the concordia. thanks!

I am going on my first ever cruise in October, on the Costa Fascinosa. I emailed Costa customer services to ask what was included in the all inclusive drinks package and was sent this document (attached); it seems a little different from the other version previously posted, as not a full menu with starred items, but just a list of what is included? Dont know if content is exactly the same but in a different format but thought Id share. I was also told you can purchase the all inclusive package before you travel (eg online) or on the ship; id previously read on forums that this package was only available to purchase prior to sailing?

seems to be pretty much the same. one thing that confuses me is the esspresso says 'decaf' next to it. soes that mean the caffinated is not included? :confused:

i wish they would let me buy the kids version, since i don't drink alcohol. maybe a call will be in order.

As a SMOKER i hope you are not talking about me.

Do you not read the posts before making a comment, i stated where my info came from and that it was not policed.

The Host was also a heavy smoker and had no reason to intentionally mis-inform.

I hope he was wrong.

 

I always smoke on the balcony anyway as i am used to it on other lines.

 

Trouble is smokers are easy targets at the moment, especially Tax and on most ships we have to pay for Balconies+.

 

Notice there has not been an outcry on Diesal fumes being linked to lung cancer, only heard one mention on the news in the UK.

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no, i wasn't talking about you and NO you didn't say who told you that was a new policy. you only said some 'host' said it wasn't policed. 'hosts' do not get to set corporate policy.

Very odd.

I have a letter of guarantee from Costa stating no change of smoking policy for our cruise(s) Sept and Feb - I asked for this as in the past we were "stung" with Celebrity.

They had no problem in issuing me with this by email to my travel agent.

could it be a cabin steward perhaps just chancing his luck?

neither of the posters who reported about no smoking in cabins have come back to reveal their source. i suspect they are part of the fascist anti-smoking nanny movement.

Great you are so efficient. I just got back from a cruise in Costa Favolosa. Smoking is not allowed in cabins.

according to whom?

the airliner incident has nothing to do with this thread. it would be nice if we could stay on topic, please.

Smoking in the cabin is no longer allowed as a safety precaution.:)

not according to the corporate office. i just spoke with them a couple days ago. please do try to check your facts before posting. welcome to CC.

You forgot to mention that Captain Coward may have frozen on the bridge because of a brain seizure caused by:

 

A toxic chemical reaction to the "Super Musk" cologne he used to entice Domonica ;)

 

OR

 

An allergic reaction to the shell fish he had at dinner :rolleyes:

 

OR

 

A sugar imbalance from the "Twinkies Supreme ala mode" they had for dessert :eek:

 

OR

 

.............never mind, you get the picture. :D

no doubt captain chicken's defense team has discussed using each of these as a possible defense.

what happened to costasmurfette? 13 posts a day, then nothing...

i've sailed though fjords (and a sund). they do indeed come very close to land. the water is very deep, though.

Just off the MED and was told smoking is no longer allowed in the Cabin only on the Balcony.

The English host Adam who has now left said that it was not policed though.

 

Water is available to take ant time.

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told by whom? as far as i know, a 'host' is not allowed to set corporate policy. maybe that is why he is gone. i'll be cancelling if that is the case. it is not published on their website at this time:

 

"In the Theatres, Restaurants, Buffet Restaurant (indoor), corridors, halls, lifts and in the stairwells smoking is strictly forbidden.

There are reserved smoking areas in the lounges.

Pipes and cigars may only be smoked in designated areas.

For fire and safety reasons please remember to put cigarettes in the ashtrays provided and never throw cigarettes overboard"

Just off the MED and was told smoking is no longer allowed in the Cabin only on the Balcony.

The English host Adam who has now left said that it was not policed though.

 

Another reason for giving up cruising, if this is true:mad:

 

just got off the phone with jade in customer care. she checked with corporate and was told is is no change in the smoking policy and none is planned. :)

Just off the MED and was told smoking is no longer allowed in the Cabin only on the Balcony.

The English host Adam who has now left said that it was not policed though.

 

Another reason for giving up cruising, if this is true:mad:

 

right now, we don't know the source. could be a troll. i have a call into costa, who is calling the home office for clarification. i am supposed to hear back from them today (wed 8/15).

Thanks, I had read that bottles of water are no longer give out free before excursions but have to be purchased. Therefore we were planning on getting a bottle from the bar before hand as we have 'all inclusive drinks'.

 

Thanks for your comments.

i'm pretty sure Blondie008 posted that in another thread. IIRC that poster said they would take bottles back to their cabin since the mini bar ones were not included in the all-inclusive.

Just off the MED and was told smoking is no longer allowed in the Cabin only on the Balcony.

The English host Adam who has now left said that it was not policed though.

 

Water is available to take ant time.

g

told by whom? as far as i know, a 'host' is not allowed to set corporate policy. maybe that is why he is gone. i'll be cancelling if that is the case. it is not published on their website at this time:

"In the Theatres, Restaurants, Buffet Restaurant (indoor), corridors, halls, lifts and in the stairwells smoking is strictly forbidden.

There are reserved smoking areas in the lounges.

Pipes and cigars may only be smoked in designated areas.

For fire and safety reasons please remember to put cigarettes in the ashtrays provided and never throw cigarettes overboard"

Hi,

We have also booked the 'all-inclusive drinks package' on our next cruise in September. I would like to know if we can ask for a bottle of water each before going out on an excursion.

seems to me you would walk up to any bar and ask for a bottle.

Captain Schittino has been doing some consulting work with the IBC

(Irish Broadcasting Company) helping with their coverage of the Olympic Sail Boat Race.

 

 

Irish Broadcasting Coverage of Olympic Sail Boat Race

 

http://dailycaller.com/2012/08/08/irishman-gives-expert-olympic-sailing-commentary-video/

that was too funny. LOL. thanks for the laugh.

Captain Schittino has been doing some consulting work with the IBC

(Irish Broadcasting Company) helping with their coverage of the Olympic Sail Boat Race.

 

 

Irish Broadcasting Coverage of Olympic Sail Boat Race

 

http://dailycaller.com/2012/08/08/irishman-gives-expert-olympic-sailing-commentary-video/

i'll have to wait until i get home. it is blocked at work.

TONIGHT on Italian television new underwater diving footage of wreck. Will discuss the "strange dust" that's being talked about. Hopefully someone will upload it to YouTube for us to watch. Stay tuned.....

 

http://www.agi.it/in-primo-piano/notizie/201208101348-ipp-rt10128-concordia_dubbi_su_pulviscolo_le_immagini_del_blitz_subacqueo

english translation via google:

AGI) - Rome, August 10 - "Tonight people will see what 'that no one has yet shown them on the Costa Concordia." And 'the announcement of Codacons reporting of "strange dust in the bottom of Concord to 30 meters deep', which even the Mayor of the Lily seems to ignore." The images speak for themselves: the 23 or so, TV7 (Rai1) will be transmitted pictures of the raid made ​​by divers Codacons that assists survivors in the waters of the island of Giglio, the point where 'stranded Concordia. The blitz was on August 3, divers have resumed the status of the seabed and that of the submerged part of the ship. The recorded images, says Codacons, are currently being examined by experts appointed by the association in order to assess any critical 'in the ship is not visible on the surface. The purpose of the blitz and diver 'is "to ensure transparency in the operations of removing the ship and get some answers about the status of safety and sealing the hull and environmental conditions in the sea and the rocky coast submerged." Following the movie Codacons' ask 'ARPA to make more' in-depth analysis of sea water to a depth 'of 30 meters and more.' "(AGI).