- Costa Fortuna
- Costa Cruises
- 13 Aug 2019
When’s on a cruise round the U A E and found it a please take experience crew staff food and entertainment thanks to every one on board for the holiday Mr Harris Rochdale England
Full of Italian charm and Mediterranean ambience, Costa Cruises make an ideal choice for a low-cost cruise in the sunshine for couples and family cruises, people wanting to escape British crowds and fans of contemporary Italian cruising. When you're not off exploring the wonderful destinations on the ships' itineraries, days onboard can be spent relaxing on the sun decks or taking part in the many activities available to guests. Whether you like to use your holiday as a chance to relax or unwind, socialise with others or get active, Costa Cruises' fleet has something to suit everyone.
As Costa Cruises welcomes guests back onto their ships, fleet-wide health and safety measures have been enhanced.
To ensure that guests are fit to travel, they must fill out an online questionnaire prior to boarding and have their temperature taken at the embarkation terminal. In addition, check-ins will be done online to allow guests to socially distance, and guests must wear masks when boarding.
With social distancing being so important, Costa have reduced the capacity of their ships, and will allow fewer guests in public areas and on shore excursions. Restaurants will also be adapted so there is more spacing between tables and seating, and table service instead of buffets. Signs throughout the ship will remind guests to always stay a safe distance from one another, and hand sanitiser dispensers will be conveniently located onboard.
On top of their already high standards, Costa Cruises will increase the frequency of cleaning and disinfection, including public areas multiple times a day, cabin deep cleans before each cruise and further cleaning each day.
To ensure crew safety, they will have their temperatures taken before and after each sailing, be equipped with PPE and be fully trained in safety procedures. Should anyone become ill onboard, each ship has a medical centre with doctors and other healthcare professionals on hand.
Dining on a Costa Cruises will give you an elegant experience where you can expect the ultimate in cruise cuisine, boasting both main dining restaurants and exclusive a la carte venues that deliver mouth-watering dishes from highly-trained chefs to make every mealtime a special occasion.
Dining onboard with Costa Cruises presents multiple options for food and drink. From casual poolside eateries to formal dining, specialty restaurants, Med-inspired bistros, 24-hour room service and even a midnight buffet. You can enjoy dining al fresco in the fresh sea breeze, do your own thing at the self-serve buffet or relax in your cabin with breakfast on your balcony ordered via room service.
In true Italian style, Costa Cruises pride themselves on providing authentic Italian pizza, created by highly-trained pizza makers at the Italian Pizza Academy (Accademia Italiana della Pizza). The pizza available on many of Costa Cruises’ ships uses freshly sourced ingredients, is cooked in stone ovens and uses traditional Italian recipes.
With so much entertainment to choose from, your only difficulty will be fitting it all in!
Each ship in the Costa Cruises fleet has a theatre so that guests can enjoy the magic of Broadway even when they're at sea. Offering a different show every night, complete with a talented cast decked out in incredible costumes, this is a great way to kick off or end your evenings onboard the ship.
For those who like to wind down in the evening with a drink in hand or for those looking for a lively venue where they can socialise with other guests and maybe even get their dancing shoes on, there are plenty of bars and lounges to choose from.
To make your time onboard even more relaxed, why not opt for a drinks package, meaning that you don't have to worry about the bill at the end of the evening.
Parents can relax on a Costa Cruise, knowing that their children can enjoy the special onboard programmes under the supervision of the qualified team of staff. Dedicated kids clubs provide age-appropriate entertainment for children of all ages.
While cruising is a holiday for the whole family, Costa Cruises also provides quiet time for parents. Costa Cruises' Mini and Maxi Club night-time group baby-sitting, held in the children's area, and is a free baby-sitting service until 1:30 am. However, there is no night time baby-sitting service available for children under 36 months of age.
Costa Cruises takes parents travelling with kids into consideration with Parents Night Out, a feature which appeals to both children and adults alike. On formal nights, children can spend the evening with their peers as they enjoy a supervised buffet dinner and fun activities designed especially for them. While the kids are being entertained, parents can relax as they enjoy sumptuous cuisine and a romantic evening together, feeling secure that their children are having while being supervised by our dedicated Youth Counsellors.
Kids and their parents can get together and participate in fun activities like karaoke, bingo and even a talent show. These Costa Cruise activities are a great opportunity for parents and kids to spend time together and have loads of fun while they're at it! There's even a video arcade where everyone can play modern and retro games.
Children will love the Costa Cruises' special Kids Menu that is served at every meal as it features all of the foods that kids like best! Spaghetti, Pizza, Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Grilled Cheese, ice Cream and more - there is always something to please even the most picky eaters! What's more, Costa Cruises offers a beverage card for 20 non-alcoholic drinks so kids can have fruit juices and carbonated drinks at any time during their Costa cruise!
With a large fleet of vessels and a year-round collection of cruises, Costa Cruises is one of a few cruise lines offering Med cruises throughout the year. This means you can take advantage of a Christmas Mediterranean cruise, or a spring break to mild seas. Almost all Costa cruises are fly-cruise holidays, with departures from London airports, although regional flights are available at a supplement. As well as the Mediterranean, Costa Cruises takes guests on voyages to many other beautiful destinations:
Every corner you turn will be a new adventure onboard a Costa ship, whether you want somewhere to relax or an active pursuit, Costa has it covered. The onboard spa offers the ultimate escape for those wanting to take advantage of pampering treatments. For the more active cruisers, there are large gyms and workout areas, as well as daily gym classes. Meanwhile, if shopping is more your thing, you will be in your element as Costa ships are home to a variety of boutiques and stores, offering excellent duty-free prices. Other activities include:
As you embark on unforgettable adventures to beautiful destinations around the world, allow yourself the extra comfort and luxury of choosing one of the fantastic suites available onboard. Not only will you be able to enjoy more space during your downtime, but you'll also get to benefit from additional suite perks:
Costa Cruises have a price system designed to suit and meet the needs of all individuals, with a standard package, rates for guests who want to enjoy extra privileges, and one for those who want an exclusive luxury holiday:
For guests who love to travel with Costa Cruises again and again, CostaClub is a great option. By joining, you can benefit from exclusive advantages such as special discounts, gifts and surprises when onboard, all making your holiday that little bit more special.
When’s on a cruise round the U A E and found it a please take experience crew staff food and entertainment thanks to every one on board for the holiday Mr Harris Rochdale England
We were really surprised by the cruise. We have done all our cruising on Cunard ships and were expecting something far more basic. The crew were delightful and the food excellent. The ship was delightfully decorated and meticulously clean. We were disappointed that the various buffets opened and closed at what appeared to be different time each day, you were never certain what you would find open. There were times when none of the buffets were open. The bars were all very noisy in the evenings, the only chance of holding a conversation was on the top deck, pleasant but hardly convivial surroundings. We had no complaints about the wine package. To sum up, it was a surprisingly enjoyable cruise at a very economical price.
Show moreThe cruise was ok and value for money it was obvious to us having been on that ship before they are making lots of cuts and it shows. Will not be sailing on Costa again they have cheapened the brand .