Brilliance of the Seas

This review relates to the newly refurbished and new concept offered by Costa on their NEO Romantica.The decor is quite restrained compared to their other ships, but very good. They have done away with a theatre and replacee it with retail space, only places to see entertainment is in lounges where some of the seats dont face the "stage" or you are very likely to find curved sofa type seats which can accommodate as many as six people ambushed by only two persons very well spread out and ,as is the absolute nightmare on this ship smoking !!!
Smoking seems to be permitted everywhere and hoards of unruly children ,running on"stage" during performances ,throwing food around in the restaurant( 2nd sitting ) The Maitre ,d seemed unable to interveen
so as not to offend "The Italian Lifestyle "
Coffee is available in your cabin,in egg cup size cups at a charge of 2 euros as is bottled water,shampoo etc has to be specifically requested, but is free
As with all cruises the photographers are there to record your every move ,prints are 20 euros each
The breakfast buffets are good, the grill restaurant is not bad but very limited choice,the evening meals are good,the witer service excellent, they work so hard and always courteous , their suprise night is worth the wait and they assure me they do not receive the 6 euros a day you pay for housekeeping etc. just 130 euros a week.
As in all things in life you gets what you pays for, just that with Costa you gets a lot of secondhand cigarette smoke for free