Elegance and sophistication combined, Costa Serena boasts stylish spaces inside and out with a wide range of amenities to keep you entertained when you’re looking for entertainment, relaxed when you want to relax, and informed ahead of any adventures ashore. You’ll also find a wide variety of restaurants onboard, serving traditional Italian cuisine alongside international flavours and foods; so, no matter your tastes, you’ll be well catered-for too! With an incredible selection of itineraries sailing to some of the world’s most breathtaking cruise destinations, every getaway with Costa Serena is an unforgettable experience.
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Dining
The culinary experience aboard Costa Serena is something to look forward to, with every breakfast, lunch, and dinner a true delight. Of course, you’ll also be able to grab light bites and snacks throughout the day, too; so, whenever you’re feeling peckish, you can rest-assured knowing Costa Cruises’ remarkable cruise ship has something tasty for you to enjoy.
Of all the fantastic options available onboard, highlights include:
- Sushino at Costa - this stylish sushi bistro is one of the best places onboard for authentic Japanese cuisine, with the option to sit-in and enjoy your meal, or takeaway so you can enjoy eating your sushi in the sunshine
- Pummid’Oro Pizzeria - indulge in authentic pizzas, with fresh home-made mozzarella and a variety of traditional toppings, in this stylish Italian restaurant
- The Salty Beach Street Food - a poolside spot serving street food classics like burgers, filled focaccia bread, and a variety of sweet treats too!
- Restaurant Buffet - open throughout breakfast and lunch, this buffet restaurant boasts a wide variety of Italian and international dishes to enjoy
- Vesta Restaurant - a stylish a la carte restaurant open throughout the day and into the evening, you’ll enjoy a wide selection of wonderful dishes every time you eat here
If you’re looking for something to enjoy in the comfort of your cabin or suite, you’ll find a limited room service menu available on Costa Serena. This is great if you’re having a lazy morning relaxing in your accommodation, or you’re craving a late night snack after an evening of exciting entertainment.
Entertainment
When it comes to the entertainment options available on Costa Serena, you’ll find that there’s something to suit everyone; those evenings onboard and sea days between destinations will just fly by!
In the Theatre venue onboard, you’ll find an interesting entertainment programme to enjoy throughout your itinerary, with musicals, comedy shows, acrobatics, and more on the agenda. Beyond this, though, you’ll find the following among the entertainment highlights aboard Costa Serena:
- Cupido Wine Bar - a stylish space where you can sample a variety of fine wines, this is the perfect place to start the night and socialise with friends and family
- Luna Lounge - this spacious aft-facing lounge space is the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of drinks in comfort, alongside sweeping ocean views
- Disco - if you want to dance the night away, this lively nightclub is open until late and always an excellent way to end an entertaining evening
- Sole Bar - a stone’s throw from the pool area, this bar will keep you refreshed during your days soaking up the sunshine onboard
- Lido Urano Bar - this bar is beside the aft-facing pool area, making it a great place to grab drinks while you’re enjoying the sunshine poolside
- Apollo Grand Bar - you can find Italian taste everywhere onboard, this spacious bar space being one of them
Family
While Costa Serena does feature family-friendly entertainment, it’s not necessarily a cruise ship angled at children. Although, that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything for younger cruisers to enjoy while sailing to some of the world’s most sensational holiday hotspots.
With Squok Club, children from ages 3 to 11 years old can enjoy a variety of age-appropriate activities in a safe setting with qualified professionals. The sessions here are divided into two groups: the Mini Club (ages 3 to 5 years) and the Maxi Club (ages 6 to 11 years). Adding to this, Toboga – a family-friendly waterslide on the top deck – brings a bit of excitement to those days soaking up the sunshine at sea.
Things to do
Beyond the impressive entertainment options, Costa Serena is all about serenity and giving cruisers the chance to relax while enjoying the excellent amenities onboard.
For those looking for something exciting, you’ll find a waterslide alongside a sports court, and outdoor jogging track. So, if you’re hoping to stay active while you’re not ashore, Costa Serena is equipped to ensure you’ll be able to break a sweat – and enjoy it.
Beyond this, the wellness facilities available onboard are always worth checking out. With a wide range of sumptuous spa treatments available alongside a selection of salon services, you’ll have every opportunity to refresh, relax, rest, and rejuvenate while onboard. Costa Serena is also home to a variety of boutique shopping experiences, a professional photography studio and gallery, and an area where you can learn more about upcoming destinations and the shore excursions available.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Costa Serena
WE HAD A WONDERFULL CRUISE ON COSTA SERENA the food was lovely and the crew was very very helpful. We would recommend our friend and relatives and yes Indian food was served in ship which came as a surprise from the crew members
The ship was excellent but the service was less so. The only place that the service was good was at evening dinner. In other places at other times the service was generally poor. The prices of drinks and snacks is excessive and one is left with the feeling that Costa are out to take as much money from the passengers as possible. If you drink the only realistic way to make costs sensible is to take out the all inclusive option. The daily service charge is ok except that the service is poor and they then add 15% to everything that you buy. Also two days are lost if you board late and disembark early on the last day but you still pay the service charge. Boarding took place at 3 pm but rooms were not ready until 8 pm which if your flight was in the morning meant a whole day sitting about. Will never book a Costa cruise again because of these points. Ship great, what you would expect, but feeling of being ripped off lingers.
I didn't have high expectations so wasn't disappointed with the ship. There was no welcome onboard but generally the ship is fine. The cabin was spacious as it was a disability cabin with a good hot shower room. The cruise was only 2/3rds full so not too crowded around the ship on a sea day, but would imagine it would be very busy when full. The staff were generally friendly but the service in general was basic as was the entertainment. The passengers were mainly Italian and got involved in the dancing, nightclub & activities. I have been on a few cruise lines which are much better than Costa. This cruise was OK but let down by the restaurant. The food quality was poor, of low quality. The desserts were generally angel whip type and afternoon tea had a very poor selection: one small cookie or a piece of sponge in 1 inch squares! The breakfast selection was good. The restaurant food was never served hot; it was always luke warm on a cold plate. It may taste a bit better if it was hot. The "extra charge" pizza restaurant served good hot pizzas. The bar service and drinks were good. The cruise was only chosen for the ports of call in the Gulf, which I really enjoyed. Try to pre book some tours eg local Omani Khasab fjord trip in a Dhow was 20 euros, 70 euros booked on the ship. I had a good holiday but Costa would never be my first choice.
First time with Costa. Shows & food fine. Cabin was a really good size & great storage space for clothes. Better than any other staterooms we have been in. Only drawback was the long wait at the port in Dubai before we boarded (15.00) & did not get our room until 20.30. After an overnight flight landing in at 8.00am this was not a good start to the cruise. We would like to do the same cruise again but would fly a day earlier. Other than that had a great time.
