I took a budget Caribbean cruise that cost about $100 a day. Despite some disappointments, I'd do it again.

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Although it was not perfect, my Costa Cruises experience turned out to be a pretty great value. Becky PokoraMy Costa Pacifica cruise cost $100 a night, so I expected a stripped-down experience. The ship felt dated, the food was hit-or-miss, and I sometimes felt nickel-and-dimed.