Designed by Carnival's Joe Farcus, both ships feature bright themed interiors and original works of art. Costa Concordia's design draws inspiration from a variety of European architectural styles and Costa Serena reflects Roman and Greek mythology.
Couples counting on amore will want to check bed configurations carefully. A handful of outside cabins have one lower bed and a single sofa bed.
In European style, dinner seatings are later than is customary in North America and coffee isn't routinely offered with dessert.
The lack of Wi-Fi is disappointing.
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