My trusted NCL friends need some help

[mommyto2girls]

We are going rogue for one cruise, just need to know if anyone has cruised Costa Deliziosa out of FLL. We KNOW it is not NCL but we may have to do a family thing. Would love an honest opinion of anyone who has done it. It's a suite 10 day caribbean with beverage package all sorts of perks aft balcony . We are Haven lovers so am I gong to be miserable??? I know a cruise is a cruise but can't find any reviews not even CC boards and I will cancel if I have to Thanks

[Blondie008]

We are going rogue for one cruise, just need to know if anyone has cruised Costa Deliziosa out of FLL. We KNOW it is not NCL but we may have to do a family thing. Would love an honest opinion of anyone who has done it. It's a suite 10 day caribbean with beverage package all sorts of perks aft balcony . We are Haven lovers so am I gong to be miserable??? I know a cruise is a cruise but can't find any reviews not even CC boards and I will cancel if I have to Thanks

 

I haven't sailed the Deliziosa but I have sailed often on Costa (in the Med) in suites - Always been fantastic! Very good Butler service - You wont of course get as much "European flavour" as one does when you sail ex Savona. Gorgeous ships - great food and plenty to do - if the price is right - I say go for it! Ive cruised one of the Costa ships three times in the same suite loved it so much.(NeoRomantica) Of the bigger ships I have done the Magica and the Serena. The Serena we got on a late deal, just a quickie around the Med - and it was a fantastic cruise - sure - get used to "in your face" décor - but - for sure will cruise Costa again - They treat their past guests very well indeed.

[cruizinwithkids]

http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=547

 

There are some cruise critic reviews in the review section.

[Blondie008]

Oh and should mention - if you are cruising with kids - Costa are VERY child friendly - its not unusual to see children at late seating (9.30 - 10.30pm) dining all out party family style - The Italians are big on families at the table -

I don't think dining will run as late in the Caribbean - but for sure you will find tables are very child /family friendly.

Reviews on CC will be fairly poor as the percentage of CCers who cruise Costa is minimal. It is the most popular line in Europe still. Yes, its sister to Carnival - but id say more akin to Princess than to Carnival.

The gluten free is the best I have seen at sea!

And you cannot help but love the choruses of Amore!

JMO!!!!!

[mommyto2girls]

Oh and should mention - if you are cruising with kids - Costa are VERY child friendly - its not unusual to see children at late seating (9.30 - 10.30pm) dining all out party family style - The Italians are big on families at the table -

I don't think dining will run as late in the Caribbean - but for sure you will find tables are very child /family friendly.

Reviews on CC will be fairly poor as the percentage of CCers who cruise Costa is minimal. It is the most popular line in Europe still. Yes, its sister to Carnival - but id say more akin to Princess than to Carnival.

The gluten free is the best I have seen at sea!

And you cannot help but love the choruses of Amore!

JMO!!!!!

 

Thanks soooooo much I feel better already. We have a Panorama Suite and the price was excellent. Just didn't want to be miserable for 10 days at any price. We have no kids sailing. Thanks so much :)

[mommyto2girls]

http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=547

 

There are some cruise critic reviews in the review section.

 

Thanks I saw those was hoping for some up close and personal reviews from people who love NCL as much as we do. I appreciate the link

Edited July 15, 2016 by mommyto2girls

[Blondie008]

Thanks soooooo much I feel better already. We have a Panorama Suite and the price was excellent. Just didn't want to be miserable for 10 days at any price. We have no kids sailing. Thanks so much :)

 

Ask around on the Costa forum here - there are many Costa fans on there who will have great insight on the Deliziosa - actually - just thinking my cousin (he cruises with us) he has been on the Deli - he loved it. We are all Celebrity/Ncl/Costa cruisers - but yeah - talk to the folks here on Costa forum .

Have a great time - it will be lovely - the Butler service is first class!

[mommyto2girls]

Ask around on the Costa forum here - there are many Costa fans on there who will have great insight on the Deliziosa - actually - just thinking my cousin (he cruises with us) he has been on the Deli - he loved it. We are all Celebrity/Ncl/Costa cruisers - but yeah - talk to the folks here on Costa forum .

Have a great time - it will be lovely - the Butler service is first class!

 

Tried that they are not much help :( just needed to know it was not awful and you have made me feel better about it.

[Blondie008]

Tried that they are not much help :( just needed to know it was not awful and you have made me feel better about it.

 

I wouldn't cruise Costa in the med in July or August for sure - five different languages and crazy with kids. I am pretty sure in the Caribbean you will not experience the five language scenes (have to say - you haven't lived until you have seen the Costa ventriloquist :eek: ) in urm - 5 languages :D worst nightmare!

BUT USA - suite - you'll be fine!

The Club restaurant is fantastic!!!! The lamb - perfect!

I know a few people on the Costa ships - which month do you go?

[mommyto2girls]

I wouldn't cruise Costa in the med in July or August for sure - five different languages and crazy with kids. I am pretty sure in the Caribbean you will not experience the five language scenes (have to say - you haven't lived until you have seen the Costa ventriloquist :eek: ) in urm - 5 languages :D worst nightmare!

BUT USA - suite - you'll be fine!

The Club restaurant is fantastic!!!! The lamb - perfect!

I know a few people on the Costa ships - which month do you go?

 

We are going in February hope to just have an easy experience with a nice suite and good food and casino lol