sisabell

Thanks ITCruiser94, that is helpful information. I think even if it isn't included, for the amount we drink, it's still better to get the basic. I wonder why they don't clearly lay all of this out on their website!

Lisa

Thank you both for your help! That makes the decision easier.

Maryann, the classic is in this case (Rome to Dubai in September 2020) 700 USD more than the basic (per person). And we're Canadian, so that is even more!

We can manage the late dinner, so no problem there. Glad that there are no really bad balconies. It's our first time on Costa, so thinking they'll give us the worst possible choice 🙂

Lisa

This may seem like a weird question. It's our first time on Costa.

What is the worst possible cabin we might get if we book a basic balcony on the Diadema?

We don't drink coffee or much alcohol, so paying the extra 700 US per person for a 22 day cruise doesn't really work economically. I think we figured we'd have to drink about 150 bottles of water each to make it worthwhile.

Thanks Beamafar, I have had no luck emailing them trying to find out when they will release the dates. That at least gives me a time frame to look at!

I'm still waiting to see the repositioning cruise that goes from Europe to South Africa in the fall of 2020. No South Africa cruises are posted for the fall yet. Perhaps the Bellisima falls in the category of those not posted yet. Not sure how to find out when they will release them.

Thanks so much beamafar. I have emailed them to ask them when they are releasing those. I feel much better knowing its still a possibility! 🙂

Hmmmm. That is unusual. I might have to contact them directly to find out what is happening. Thanks for the information!

I am interested in the cruise that goes from Italy to South Africa in the fall of 2020. I can see the one in 2019, but not the one for 2020 yet. I am trying to compare to the costa cruise that does a similar itinerary. MSC's looks better in 2019.

Does anyone know when they will release these cruises?

Thanks in advance!

Lisa

There are six of us doing this cruise in July. When we get of the boat in Nuremberg we will be taking the train to Munich. I'm wondering what time I should book my train tickets for (cheaper if you book ahead) taking into account getting to the train station.

Any advice?