Costa Riviera

Pros: Price, friendly staff, child-care was a breeze
Cons: Old-dilapidated ship (maybe that's why it was low in cost?)

Our trip on Costa Riviera was a while ago as well...2001 to be exact. I believe this ship has been retired. I agree with the negative response--bathrooms were in desperate need of upkeep. The floor in the shower squished...I don't want to know what ...

Pros: Friendly staff, fun activities, great food.
Cons: None.

I've witten all my Epinions reviews on products and services that I had utilized quite recently. This review of the Costa Riviera will be my first exception. My wife and I took this cruise nine years ago along with our elder son. Back then, he was our...

Pros: Friendly Staff
Cons: Ageing Vessel - not up to standard

I took my family on the Costa Rivera in February 2000 on their Mediterranean / Atlantic Islands Cruise.

Having been on a number of cruises before, I must say that I was totally disappointed with this ship, the food, and the entertainment.
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Pros: Friendly, great food, exotic ports
Cons: I am not there anymore !!

As a member of the staff of the Costa Riviera I have to say that the some of the best memories of my entire life were the four years living and working on that ship. I was happy to see a positive review and very surprised to see a negative one. Our ship was and still is so very friendly and gives you all the perks of a larger liner. So it's not the Queen Mary,and if that is the ship you want then you will miss the incredible ports of call,the romance of the Italiian Riviera and beauty of the Greek Islands. Not counting the charm of a smaller ship (but I DON'T mean small!). You will find the crew and staff willing to make your cruise one of the most pleasant memories you will have. So if you are thinking of a cruise do check out my favorite ship and take advantage of the feeling of a "retro" cruiseliner.