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@CathyS_Bx2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the ship's design--really different than, say, Princess or NCL. Sleeker, more modern and colorful. And you rocked that one-shouldered swimsuit! Thanks, Diane, and congrats on your sponsorship/s.
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@EmmaCruises2 жыл бұрын
Woah! That’s an amazing itinerary and the ship looks amazing. She looks so different from the older Costa ships which are very… colourful. 🤣❤️
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you here, Emma. Yes, it was SO fun and the ship was so vibrant and lively. Great way to see the Med!
@CallieMasters50002 жыл бұрын
I enjoy seeing Tom on the videos, but he needs to give us a smile when his wife scores a great sponsor deal! Diane is working hard here!
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
He actually thought I was recording what was in front of the camera and didn’t realize I was filming us selfie style - wasn’t even paying attention 😂 .
@lawrencebaker23182 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly, I really enjoyed this! I have never had any desire to go on a cruise. There are more people on that ship than in my entire town! I just can't wrap my head around it! Glad you had a good time and I have to admit, it was almost tempting!!
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
So glad you liked this one!!
@femalism17152 жыл бұрын
Thank you Diane! What a fascinating video. I've never entertained the idea of going on a 'big' cruise on an ocean liner after enjoying intimate river cruises on barges. You certainly changed my perspective and smashed a few myths. LOL! I definitely prefer European experiences to North American options. Again thanks!
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! Definitely check Costa out. Thanks for watching :-)
@semilvr2 жыл бұрын
Love cruises!! Looks like so much fun. On way to go google Costa’s itineraries… thanks for this
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@magdastar22492 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Thank you so much. You do such a great job showing all the goodies on the ship. Hope you have a wonderful rest of the summer. ❤️👍🌿⚘️🌿
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@alanjames78772 жыл бұрын
That spa looked amazing! I love the heat in the sauna and steam rooms. To roast then roll around in the snow sounds invigorating lol. I really loved the shower window as well. That was a really nice touch for Costa to find a way to add light and open up the cabin like that. I hope you and Tom take another cruise soon and vlog it. Bon voyage!
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
It was so fun!!!! Stay tuned..
@carolyneryan71522 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your cruise with us.
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!
@martinm21782 жыл бұрын
Great video! You and Tom covered a lot of ground and ocean in 7 days. Costa was not on my radar screen but is now, Thanks for sharing this...
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
@user-fz2ws2qn4x11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the good video of the Costa Toscana cruise!
@MadeNCda Жыл бұрын
So glad that I found your channel and appreciate this review. I'm new to cruising and was looking at Costa for Dec 2023. I like the feel and decor of this ship. Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays!
@tomcole76882 жыл бұрын
Diane, what an information-packed review! Looks like a reasonably priced way to cruise. Kudos to Tom for being the supportive spouse (the look in his eyes said it all, that’s my role when my wife takes us on “adventures”)!
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
He is SUPER supportive and I'm so grateful for that. The clip of him was funny because he wasn't even paying attention. He didn't realize I was filming us selfie style and thought I was shooting what was on stage in front of us
@rickyroberts3924 Жыл бұрын
Love your attitude! FANTASTIC!
@andyshacks78122 жыл бұрын
She’s a beautiful ship. Looks like you had a great time and visited some gorgeous places. Capri is up near the top of my list ! Great vlog Diane. 👍🙏
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gregjohnson7202 жыл бұрын
Bonjour, I have not seen your videos for a while, but I am happy to see you again. Merci A+
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Bonjour! Make sure you are subscribed and have notifications and the bell turned on so you don't miss anything! I publish 3-4 times a month ;-)
@patrickmarcoux86612 жыл бұрын
Vous avez parfaitement bien représenté la jolie mode canadienne. Merci d'avoir souligné l'origine du vêtement. Votre documentaire était très bien, sachant qu'il se distingue des précédents. Merci Diane pour ce beau moment.
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup !
@Junior09rp6 ай бұрын
Perfect video! Thank you very much!
@CruiseBuoys Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and so informative! We have cruised on both Smeralda and Toscana and agree with everything you say in the video. We also did reviews and vlogs and found the ships absolutely awesome! Can’t wait to go back! 😊
@julicarter73482 жыл бұрын
I've done a Costa cruise and agree completely, it's a great way to go. I appreciated the European/Italian style and pace. Two warnings: coffee is not available all day, unlike US cruises. Also, a debit card cannot be used as a credit card! I had to keep getting cash on shore to deposit with the cashier into my room account so I could do onship purchases.
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Cool Juli, what ship/itinerary did you do? Glad you had a nice time and like you, I appreciated the Italian style/pace. Interesting about the coffee! On our ship, there were two specific coffee bars you could go to any time to get a cappuccino or whatever caffeinated beverage you wanted. I wonder if that's ship specific? Interesting too about the debit card. I always have a couple of methods of payment on board but it's cool they do the cash deposit option as well. I used my American CapitalOne credit card to settle up without issue. Thank you for sharing your experience. ;-)
@julicarter73482 жыл бұрын
@@OuiInFrance I did Barcelona-Genoa-Naples-Malta-Barcelona. I liked that dinner each night featured a regional dish, too. Cheers!
@botanicaltreasures24082 жыл бұрын
Very interesting-never been on a long cruise. Enjoyed the decor. Nothing like traveling in style. Glad you both had a great time.🌊
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@catherinejacobs48012 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here from California. I’m really loving your varied content. Thanks for taking us on vacation with you. I was actually thinking of taking a cruise to the Mediterranean in the future. Thanks to this video, I’m open to cruising on a non U.S. cruise line.
@annah83802 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the cruise line! I just sailed out of the same port in Rome a few weeks ago on another line. Loved it! 🥰
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
So glad you had a nice trip!!
@annah83802 жыл бұрын
@@OuiInFranceThank you! It sounded like yours was amazing as well! Definitely piqued my interest in Costa! 😊
@foreverlearningfrench2 жыл бұрын
That looked like so much fun! Great video. 👏🏾
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@lissalack14902 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Diane, this was so interesting! I have been on several cruises but not any Italian ones. Never heard of Costa, will have to check it out!
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Definitely do!!
@Taurus1262 жыл бұрын
Looks like a lovely time 😻🤩
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
It was! Thank you for watching!
@joelroach4162 жыл бұрын
Cruising is the greatest way to travel. Hopefully I can try Costa someday. Loved your beautiful dress. I am with you. Sauna's are too hot. I would go for the snow room also. Great video.
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And stay tuned for a video later this summer that I know you will like (since I know about your fall travel plans ;-)))
@travelingwithsanta16282 жыл бұрын
@@OuiInFrance Thank you for remembering. I have cancelled those plans, because I have photograpers wanting Santa in October. But I will definitely be doing that trip again in the next couple of years when I can. I will still look forward to your video. You offer so much great information for American travelers from the voice of experience.
@imsbvs2 жыл бұрын
Ship looks great, hopefully the announcements were not in too many languages! The weather has been brutally hot this summer in many parts of the Continent (European mainland excluding UK & Ireland), hope this didn't spoil your trip too much. Some assistance, pehaps lost in translation between US & UK English! We don't close curtains we draw them, shower is in a cubicle not stall.
@DiogoZandonadi Жыл бұрын
Hi Diane, Which one was the best restaurant in your opinion? L'oliveto, La Maremma, L'argentario, Le Anfore or Il Vigneto Osteria? Was it better to have dinner at 7 or 9 pm?
@OuiInFrance Жыл бұрын
Hi, I think they would all be of similar quality but it just depends on your personal tastes. I go to bed early and wake up early so for me the earlier dinner option was best. Have a great time!
@DiogoZandonadi Жыл бұрын
Thnaks@@OuiInFrance
@sanfordpress89432 жыл бұрын
Wonderful presentation. You are amazingly entertaining
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@vernalee52092 жыл бұрын
Hi Diane! You're timing couldn't be better! My partner and I are going on our first cruise in September. It is departing from Barcelona and it's very similar to your itinerary. This is great! Thank you for sharing! Btw, you don't seem to have gotten sunburned. What sunscreen did you use?
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Hi Verna, so glad you enjoyed this one! Re: Sunburn, it's because I stay out of the sun as much as possible. I sit in chairs in the shade and if I do go outside, I wear a hat, sunglasses, clothes that cover my chest and shoulders, and always a 50+ sunscreen. I use a Roche Posay one from the pharmacy. I don't mess with the sun!
@CallieMasters50002 жыл бұрын
Looks nice. Costa Cruise lines is owned by Carnival, by the way. And yes, it was the line from the Costa Concordia disaster.
@mrsprivate16782 жыл бұрын
Costa is on cruise line I avoid after the ship sinking a few years ago
@ambrosejoseph48432 жыл бұрын
I miss Capri. I was there in April, 2019.
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
So beautiful!!!!
@Roucasson Жыл бұрын
Do not wear black or dark clothes when it is « super hot » in the sun ! The whiter the clothes, the better.
@amyspeers80122 жыл бұрын
Looks like you and Tom had a lovely trip. Have you been on US cruises and if so, how would you compare? Hey-at least you didn’t have to work the locks! 😉 Also-loved the swimsuit and both dresses.
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
I was on Carnival and NCL I believe twice back in the day with my family when I was in college on Caribbean cruises. The main difference is that on Costa, the majority of the passengers are European. But food options were great, we loved the shows, and had a blast!
@GoingGreenMom2 жыл бұрын
I would probably go from sauna to snow room and back. Lol
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
I did 10 seconds sauna, and about 10 minutes in the snow room hahaha
@timourchayipov9248 Жыл бұрын
thanks for video, how was an internet on board?
@OuiInFrance Жыл бұрын
Truth be told, since we live in Europe and were often not far off the coast (and when docked), our cell phone data plans worked just fine in 4G. That said, when we used it, the onboard wifi seemed on par with other trips I've been on and is perfectly fine for messaging and email.
@frankpicillo95272 жыл бұрын
Wow!!💖Hello from Montreal 🤗!This looks amazing!! I have been looking for a Med. Cruise in the fall....surely very nice ship!! Can you , please, just tell me why you think in some blogs there is soooo much bad reviews of Costa cruises? Thanks💖💖💖
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure but I think a mix of the following. Just some ideas: - People expecting an American experience and being surprised that there aren't many Americans on the ship at all and having a bit of culture shock hearing other languages spoken, food options they may not be familiar with, etc. - People who have had bad experiences tend to be very loud about them and all companies have customers who won't have a great time for whatever reason. It's the nature of reviews... people who have a terrible time and an outstanding time are more likely to voice that. People who have a nice cruise don't always take time to leave reviews so the reviews can skew negative. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, you know? - The Concordia disaster and that people associate Costa with that Just my 2 cents.
@frankpicillo95272 жыл бұрын
@@OuiInFrance I think you are absolutely right!! A culture shock can be bad!! We travel alot in the Caribbean and all over there is a mix of people ..language...wich I find great!! Ourselves speak 3languages fluently and Spanish and German so..so! I guess the Costa accident is very much on everyone mind still!! Glad 💖...you had a great time!!!!
@dennisegrant59012 жыл бұрын
We are from Toronto, Canada and we going on a Costa cruise next week and were debating getting on at Marseilles to do our own thing. Did you walk into town or take a cab, and how far is it from the cruise port? Thank you so much!!
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, there's a shuttle I believe just outside the cruise port gates that is the cheapest option. I took a taxi, it's about 15 minutes if there's not much traffic to the old port. It's not walkable. Enjoy your trip!
@vertigo350002 жыл бұрын
Hello Diane! I've always been hesitant to go on a cruise because I'm afraid of getting bored outside of stopovers. Did you ever feel that during the crossing? In any case, this brand new boat seems to offer lots of nice activities. Could you give us some price indications for extras (excursions, special dishes not included in the ticket price)? Thank you 😉
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I feel like it would be hard to get bored. I guess it could happen but some of the activities include the arcade, casino, live music/shows, eat/drink, use the pools or jacuzzis, sunbathe, take a nap, read a book, walk up on the upper deck, do one of the organized activities like karaoke or some other game they have going on, hit the gym, spa, play basketball, etc. We were only at sea one full day I believe so lots of movement and time to go into town off the ship. Excursions range from about 30 euros per person up to over 100 depending on what it is. Walking tours or a shorter excursion would be cheaper than a full-day kayak tour, just depends. Gelato was 2.50 for 2 big scoops. When I talk about the sushi, there's a shot of the menu with pricing. Can't remember off the top of my head. The Michelin-starred specialty restaurant Archipelago is 49 euros/person for a spectacular 5-course meal, if I remember correctly. We found it really reasonably and the cruise fare itself for this route this time of year was under 1000 per person. Hope that helps!
@vertigo350002 жыл бұрын
More than you think! You convinced me to give it a try, maybe in September. Thanks a lot, Diane!
@dauphinaisdauphinais91612 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Hey, I'm not getting any notifications of your new videos....
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paige, could you tell me more about that? Are you subscribed and have you clicked the bell notification? Are you saying that when you click your subscriptions feed, my videos aren't there or just that you aren't getting a pop-up notification on your phone? Just trying to understand the exact issue so I can help troubleshoot. ;-) Thank you!
@rosecityremodel20152 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ship. But you didn’t talk about the cost as your title suggested.
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Check out the link in the description. Lots depends on route, dates, cabin, extras, etc. Costa is owned by Carnival and they are definitely accessible price wise and in line with Royal Caribbean, NCL, etc.
@mmmdef2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Really enjoyed it. Nice nails!
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@patrickchambers59992 жыл бұрын
I saw what you won at the arcade. What do you feed him?
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Whatever he wants ;-)
@monicamccarthy3932 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I have never been on a cruise, because of two main reasons. 1) Most cruises go to hot and sunny destinations, and I absolutely hate hot weather. I cannot stand it. I am miserable when it's hot. So, I might some day consider the Alaska cruise instead. 2) Kids. There are way too many annoying little children running around, whenever I see other people's cruise videos. I don't have children and I don't want to be disturbed by noisy little brats at restaurants, pools, and events. I don't know about Costa Toscana, but I think Virgin does have some no-kids cruises here in the US. Note to parents, you think your kids are cute, but they're not cute for other people who have to tolerate them when they are not well-behaved.
@mypointofview11112 жыл бұрын
Glad you're going instead of me. I saw quite a few,ships of this design when I was in Venice a few,years ago. I counted how many floors (15) and vowed never to go on one. One of the ships I saw was the Costa Fortuna which a few years later sank due to the idiot captain wanting to show off to his mentor. Luckily he was jailed for his stupidity and cowardice in leaving the ship to sink. Those things are top heavy and when they sink, they sink properly which is how the Costa Fortuna sank. Sorry to pour cold water on your sunshine but I'm not a fan of those things
@jellybeanparis5842 жыл бұрын
Bon Soir de Californie
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Bonsoir!!
@hervedupont69552 жыл бұрын
Bonjour de Chambéry ☺️
@westernnut84072 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your delightful cruise experience. I cruised on the Costa Mediterranea in 2016 and was disappointed. The ship felt worn out and needed a face lift. Muster was so poorly organized that some passengers were threatening to just walk away. The food was mediocre right down to the bottles of rancid olive oil on the dining tables. I had been looking forward to the Italian food experience and this wasn't what I expected. And I found it difficult to find a snack or coffee unless it was mealtime.The staff was wonderful even though they seemed overworked and I felt sorry for them. This was my first cruise and I have to say I was disappointed.
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
So glad lots has changed since 2016! You should definitely try a newer ship.
@jrr35582 жыл бұрын
In Europe, you do not snack between meals.
@hervedupont69552 жыл бұрын
@@jrr3558 En Europe🤔🤔 quelle europe votre commentaire ne veut rien dire l'Europe est un MYTHE .
@jrr35582 жыл бұрын
@@hervedupont6955 encore un Gilet Jaune... Ils savent lire?
@hervedupont69552 жыл бұрын
@@jrr3558 Gilet jaune ou 🙄
@magicspider762 жыл бұрын
Have they rectified the issue that caused the Costa Concordia disaster?
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
The captain is in jail so I'd say so!
@amayastrata46292 жыл бұрын
Sorry but can’t watch it all as a cruise is my idea of a nightmare. I’m happy to take the ferry overnight to France from the U.K. and back but that’s it. It does look nice though as far as accommodation.
@OuiInFrance2 жыл бұрын
Boats definitely aren't everyone's cup of tea. Totally get it! My cousin got seasick on a sailing trip to the Calanques in Marseille. It was his last time on a boat!
@celestialnavigator31162 жыл бұрын
A ferry is considered transportation. This is an entirely different experience. Perhaps you are afraid of the ocean?
@cmolodiets2 жыл бұрын
wow! they offered you a cruise for your promotion! It pays to be a youtuber
@jrr35582 жыл бұрын
Salut. I really do not understand how you can support Costa. It is everything but Italian : only international trash. As you saw, crew members are mainly from...Asia. and the boats are huge, ugly and really not environmental friends. You should try "Le Ponant" : this is really European ( French) and much more chic.
@sergeimichailov2379 Жыл бұрын
The food is mediocre at best. Even in the restaurants where you have to pay. I am talking about Costa Toscana. but I suspect all Costa ships are like this.