Costa Cruises

In your Costa Cruises cabin, you'll find European plug outlets. While you may be able to request an adaptor once onboard, these are in limited supply, so it's best to bring your own adaptor for British 3-pin plugs.

On arrival guests receive a Costa Card which is linked to your bank card 48 hours before boarding. With this, all onboard expenses will be charged to the cabin account automatically.

The atmosphere onboard is casual, but in restaurants guests are not allowed to wear beach clothes such as shorts and flip flops. There are occasional Gala evenings, for which cocktail dresses and suits are recommended.

While Costa Cruises are suitable for guests with disabilities, it is strongly advised you inform your travel agent at the time of booking in order for the cruise line to assist you as best as possible.

Guests can use the onboard laundry service for an additional fee - there is a price list in each cabin. Using MyCosta, however, you can also book the Magic Laundry Service at an affordable price during the last days of your cruise.

Most cruises hold two formal 'Gala' nights during the itinerary, but some European sailings only hold one.

Costa Cruises offer wireless internet throughout their ships 24 hours per day. Internet charges are billed directly to your account with the option to pay per minute or get a pre-paid plan.

The drinking age is 18 years old on any ship leaving from a non-US port. However, for any cruise leaving from the USA the drinking age is 21 years old.

No, restaurants onboard are not open 24 hours, however room service is available at any time. Room service has an additional cost unless you are staying in a Premium cabin or above.

It's important for guests to make any dietary needs known at the time of booking, however specific menus can be requested on all cruises. These include gluten-free, vegetarian, diabetic, diary-free and low sodium. It is recommended guests also inform restaurant managers of their needs.