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Costa Smeralda (ship)

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Costa Smeralda is an Excellence-class cruise ship currently operated by Costa Cruises , a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc . [10] [11] At 185,010   gross tonnage   (GT) , she is the largest ship commissioned for and to ever operate for Costa, and is the eighth-largest cruise ship in the world, as of 2024 [ update ] . Costa Smeralda is also the second cruise ship in the world to be fully powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), making Costa the second cruise line to operate a ship running on LNG, after sister brand, AIDA Cruises , became the first in 2018. [12] Costa Smeralda has a sister ship , Costa Toscana , that was delivered in 2021. [13] Costa Smeralda's inaugural cruise sailed on 21 December 2019. [14] [15]

What to Expect Aboard the Costa Smeralda Cruise Ship

How would you like to go to sleep in Spain and wake up in Italy? You can do just that when taking a cruise—you can be exploring caves in Mallorca one day and eating gelato in Sicily the next. And the Costa Smeralda cruise ship can take you there (and dozens of other places too!). Not only is it one of the largest ships in the world, it is also packed with top-notch entertainment, unique food choices and eclectic bars. Plus, you only have to unpack once. Don’t you love that about cruising?

About Costa Cruises

Costa Cruises is an Italian cruise line based in Genoa, Italy. Though they primarily cater to the Italian cruise market, their wide selection of itineraries will take everyone to different parts of the world. That means you’ll get to experience the rich cultures from the Mediterranean to South America to Dubai!

Plus, with over 70 years of experience in Italian style and hospitality, you will feel an authentic international experience while being wallet-friendly and safe for everyone.

Check pricing and itineraries on the the Costa Cruise website .

About Costa Smeralda Ship 

Costa Smeralda is the flagship of Costa Cruises—it is their largest operating cruise ship and is the fifth-largest in the world. Within its massive 337-meter-long frame are 20 decks, 2612 passenger cabins, 19 restaurants, over a dozen bars and other amenities. It can carry a maximum of 6554 passengers and 164 crew members. Wowza!

Staying true to its Italian heritage, the cruise ships has severals areas that are designed and pay homage to Italy, like the Bel Paese (a type of Italian cheese) and landmarks such as Piazza di Spagna and Trastevere.

Another impressive fact is that the Costa Smeralda cruise ship is environmentally friendly. It runs entirely on liquefied natural gas, which helps improve air quality and reduces greenhouse gas emissions!

Construction of the ship started on July 4, 2018, by Meyer Turku (a shipbuilding company) and was launched to sea on March 15, 2019. After a series of sea trials, it was handed over to Costa Cruises on December 5, 2019. Costa Smeralda started its inaugural cruise on December 21, 2019.

Costa Smeralda Experience

Cruising aboard the Costa Smeralda is a one-of-a-kind experience. Aside from taking you to dream destinations worldwide, their excellent service guarantees a fun, safe, and relaxing cruise for everyone.

Excursions & Ports

There are many different fun excursions for each port/destination, from riding a historic train in Mallorca to wine-tasting in Messina to traveling around Barcelona on an electric bike.

My Mediterranean itinerary went from Barcelona to Rome and had dozens of different outings to choose from. And don’t you love it when you pick the right cruise excursion? That’s exactly what happened when our Costa Smeralda ship ported in Palma de Mallorca. I picked an excursion to the Caves of Drach. Have you ever heard of them? They consist of four connected caves that have a length of over 2 miles and depth of 80+ feet. As if that’s not bucket list worthy enough, there was a beautiful concert performed in the depths of the cave where the musicians glided in on lighted rowboats.

Our next port brought me to Sicily. It was my first time there, so it was hard to pick an excursion, but a tour of the pretty little hilltop town of Taormina was the winner.

We walked the cobbled streets peaking into picturesque narrow walkways and cute shops until we reached the ultimate historical gem—the Greek Theater that dates back to the 3rd century BC!

To see more Costa Cruise excursions visit their website .

Restaurant and Bars 

Once you get a taste of one of the two dozen restaurants and bars, you will be wishing for more sea days! From a Nutella bar to scoops of Gelato just as good as on the streets of Rome to an authentic Italian pizzeria where the pies are topped with mozzarella made fresh onboard, the tastes of Italy don’t disappoint. Did I mention the Campari bar that’s dedicated to the bitter Italian liqueur?

Though Italian-food centric, the cuisine onboard is also inspired by different regions worldwide and will surely make your tongue dance! Theres a poke bowl station, made-to-order sushi togo that can be enjoyed anywhere on the ship and a teppanyaki restaurant where the chef’s show is just as good as the lobster he put on my plate. Hungry yet?

Entertainment 

You’ll have as much fun as doing shore excursions onboard the Costa Smeralda ship. From watching dazzling live musical shows to zipping down the water slide, there is endless entertainment for all ages!

For the adults, don’t miss trying your luck in the casino, and at my personal favorite game—video roulette (bet on number 19 for me!). You can also lose yourself in music in their Silent Party, wearing headphones that play the songs you choose. 

Definitely pay a visit to the ultra-unique CoDe Museum that celebrates Italian design from the 1930s to today. It includes everything from furniture to fashion.

Cabins 

There are 4 types of cabins you can choose from in Costa Smeralda that will suit your needs: Inside, Ocean View, Balcony, and Suite. All have air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, WiFi, hairdryers, a safe, 24-hour room service, and world-class comfort. Plus, I was super impressed by the roomy bathroom that had lots of storage!

My Premium Balcony let me enjoy the breeze while having a more open view of the sea through the balcony.  Waking up to different Instagrammable sights and places is definitely a perk for me!

Sports and Wellness

Your mind and body will thank you for pampering yourself with Costa Smeralda’s variety of wellness facilities. These include a swimming pool and jacuzzi, relaxing massages, beauty treatments, and so much more.

For two truly bucket list worthy experiences relax in one of their suspended chairs and visit the snow room that is literally filled with snow!

There is also a gym and a jogging track for those who want to work up a nice sweat while on vacation. 

For some people, going on a trip around the world is not complete without taking a souvenir with you back home. You’ll have tons of shopping opportunities while at port, but there’s also plenty of things to choose from inside Costa Smeralda. From beauty products and perfumes to accessories and clothing, even gifts and essentials, you’ll have the perfect item that suits your needs.

With brand names such as Clinique, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, and Guess, you will know the quality is top-notch.

How to Book at Costa Smeralda

You can book a cruise at Costa Smeralda on their official site . They have a lot of itineraries to choose from. You can also filter the results by putting in your preferred departure port, duration, and price to see the ones that best fit your needs. I can definitely vouch for an epic Mediterranean cruise!

They also offer cruise and shopping discounts, as well as other perks for Costa Club members. If you are interested, you might want to check that out as well.

Going on a cruise is not just about seeing different places and experiencing new things on land and sea. It is also about going on that journey to the unknown and discovering more of yourself in the process. The Costa Smeralda can take you on that journey.

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Costa Smeralda Cruise Ship

Costa Smeralda is a cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation.

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Passenger cabins.

Costa Cruises

Meyer Turku

The new Excellence-class vessel was delivered in December 2019. Costa Smeralda is the first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered cruise ship in the fleet of Costa Cruises. The christening ceremony of the ship was held in February 2020.

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The construction of Costa Smeralda began with its first steel cut at the Meyer shipyard in Turku in September 2017. Meyer Turku collaborated with the Meyer Werft Papenburg shipyard to develop and integrate the LNG propulsion plant for the ship. Jeffrey Beers International, Dordoni Architetti, Partner Ship Design and Rockwell Group designed the interiors of the ship.

The float-out ceremony for Costa Smeralda was held in March 2019, marking the beginning of the final stage of construction.

The ship entered service in December 2019, departing Savona on its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean. It is the latest addition to Costa Group’s fleet, which includes 29 ships currently in service.

In March 2020, Costa Cruises suspended the operations of its fleet until 3 April 2020 in the wake of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. The temporary suspension of the cruises was later extended until 30 April 2020 to support the containment of the pandemic.

Costa Smeralda design and features

Costa Smeralda features the Trastevere, a three-level area at the centre of the ship and the Piazza di Spagna, a large stairway on the three decks. The Piazza di Spagna and Trastevere include bars and shops to provide the guests with multiple entertainment options.

The vessel is 337m-long and 42m-wide and has a gross registered tonnage of 180,000t. Costa Smeralda can carry 6,554 passengers and 1,646 crew members and sails at a service speed of 17k.

All cabins include an interactive flat-screen  satellite TV, air conditioners with adjustable thermostats, a minibar, 24/7 steward service and hair dryers. Free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service are also available for the guests.

The suites on the cruise ship offer wine as a welcome drink, a fruit basket, Jacuzzi bath, private VIP area in the terminal, priority disembarkation and boarding, connoisseur drinks package, reserved front row in the theatre and special access to the spa for an entire day.

Sustainability features of the ship

Costa Smeralda was awarded the Green Plus notation assigned by certification body RINA for its environmental compliance.

The use of LNG will help reduce the environmental impact and is complemented by other sustainable technologies such as onboard desalination to meet the water needs of the ship directly from the sea. The ship is installed with LED lighting and systems that recover the heat generated by the engines to reduce energy use.

Costa Cruises will incorporate a fully separated collection of onboard waste and recycling of paper, plastic, aluminium, glass and other materials.

The ship uses environmentally friendly instead of single-use plastics for the majority of the catering purposes.

Dining on Costa Smeralda

The ship has a taste lab called Laboratorio del Gusto, where the visitors can share their own recipes and experience the dishes made by Chef Bruno Barbieri.

Restaurants on the ship include Tutti a Tavola, featuring an exquisite interior and Bacaro, a Venice-style floating lagoon restaurant, offering savoury delicacies and drinks.

The Amarillo ice cream shop on the cruise ship offers the best Agrimontana-based ice cream on board. Pizzeria Pummid’oro, an Italian restaurant, offers 14 varieties of pizzas, including four seasons, Napoli, calzone and Margherita.

Teppanyaki provides a unique Japanese and oriental style dining experience to the guests. The cruise ship also features an Aperol Spritz bar.

Entertainment and wellness facilities on board Costa Smeralda

Costa Smeralda features Sanremo Theatre, which hosts performances by international artists. It also includes a mini-club for under-threes staffed by the Squok club experts. Costa Boutique provides visitors with different shopping options.

The ship’s poolside includes a silent party zone for the guests to enjoy music while partying at the indoor pool without creating noise. A virtual band on board the ship allows the visitors to experience three concerts a week.

Other entertainment facilities include a games room, 16 treatment rooms, a thalassotherapy pool, a water park, a beauty salon, a Hammam and the Costa Design Museum.

Costa Smeralda itineraries

Costa Smeralda  embarked on its seven-night round-trip inaugural voyage from Savona and travel to destinations that include Marseilles, Barcelona, Palma de Majorca, Civitavecchia and La Spezia.

The ship will continue to sail around the Western Mediterranean on multiple seven-night cruises during 2020 and 2021.

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About Costa Smeralda

Named to honor Sardinia's gorgeous Emerald Coast, Costa's Smeralda debuted in 2019. This stunning 182,700-ton, 6,518-guest flagship is currently the fleets largest and the first Helios-class vessel. Another first for the line, she is powered by clean-burning liquefied natural gas (LNG) reducing her carbon footprint.

Celebrating Costa's Italian heritage, each deck represents a famous Italian city with photographic panels and a television showcasing the views of that city. Public areas are dedicated to the country's iconic places and squares, beautifully brought to life through the exceptional vision of famed designer Adam D. Tihany and Dordoni Architetti. A 4,305-square-foot onboard museum pays homage to the renowned excellence of Italian design.

Discover attractions for all ages, including four swimming pools a stunning two-deck theater, and more. Spend some quality time at variety of welcoming bars and lounges or hunt for treasure and beautiful souvenirs at the diverse shops. Family-friendly, the ship has a supervised youth program with age appropriate areas and activities for kids and toddlers, as well as a dedicated club with lounges for tweens and teens. Lively public spaces include a deck with a water park, high rope garden and mini-golf. Adrenaline enthusiasts will appreciate the thrilling waterslides, rock climbing wall and sports area onboard. A gigantic outdoor LED wall features movies and other entertainment.

Colosseo is the piazza-style “heart” of the ship. Spanning three decks in the center of the ship and topped off with a dome, it is filled with glamorous lounges and bars featuring large glass walls, for great views as you sip on your favorite drink and listen to music. Walk over water on the glass floor toward the aft of the ship and make your way to the highest point accessible to guests for breathtaking views. Maintain your fitness regimen at the gym then indulge in revitalizing treatments and an oasis of relaxation at the spa. Spend some time in the hammam, snow and salt rooms, thalassotherapy pool and more.

Delicious dining options cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. Sparkling place settings welcome you into the sophisticated main dining rooms, traditional Italian venues serve classic favorites, everyone will love the hibachi restaurant, participate in a "tasting lab", where you make-your-own dinner and the Nutella Café is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Accommodations are inspired by Italian warmth and feature custom-made furniture by some of the best manufacturers in Italy. Select from a wide variety of staterooms ranging from inside to suites. Introduced on the ship, is a new category featuring a balcony annex where you can enjoy a sunrise breakfast in the sea air or sip on your favorite cocktail in the evening. Whichever you choose you'll find ample storage, interactive television, inviting bedding, a safe and other amenities.

Exciting nightly entertainment includes lavish productions in the beautiful theater. Relax over cocktails and music at the piano bar and jazz club. Challenge your luck with the many games at the casino and dance into the wee hours to DJs spinning tracks at the high-energy disco.

Sail on the gorgeous Costa Smeralda to worldwide destinations.

Grand Suite with Ocean View Balcony

Uncorking the welcome bottle is the best way to start your suite cruise. You won’t need to think about anything: we will pamper you with your private butler, an exclusive restaurant booked every evening, a hot tub in the cabin and many small courtesies so you can enjoy your vacation like royalty.

Suite W/Ocean View Balcony

Sea balcony cabins

A large terrace just for you, to experience the beauty of the sea any time of day and night and photograph memorable moments.

This is the sensation you will enjoy in a ocean view cabin: a large window will allow you to admire the sea from the comfort of your bed.

Interior Cabin

For those who love to be at the poolside all day and experience the ship and all that it offers, this is the perfect cabin: a practical environment with everything at your fingertips, for a very comfortable night’s sleep to embark on a new adventure every day.

Terrace with Sea View

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Sanremo Show Lounge

Sanremo Show Lounge.

Ristorante Buffet La Sagra Dei Sapori

Ristorante Tutti a Tavola

Green Healthy Food at Costa

Green Healthy Food at Costa.

Gelateria Amarillo

Decks: 8 17

Gelateria Amarillo.

Nutella at Costa

Pizzeria Pummid' oro

Pizzeria Pummid' oro.

Ristorante Arlecchino

Ristorante Arlecchino.

Ristorante Bellavista

Ristorante Bellavista.

Ristorante II Meneghino

Ristorante II Meneghino.

Ristorante II Rugantino

Ristorante II Rugantino.

Ristorante La Colombia

Ristorante La Colombia.

Teppanyaki.

The Salty Beach Street Food

The Salty Beach Street Food.

My Photo Shades

My Photo Shades.

Shop Gallery

Ferrari Spazio Bollicine

Ferrari Spazio Bollicine.

La Spiaggia

Decks: 16 18

La Spiaggia.

Solemi Palestra

Solemi Palestra.

Centro Benessere Solemio

Centro Benessere Solemio.

Sala Giochi Arcade

Sala Giochi Arcade.

Squok Park.

Bar Settimo Cielo

Bar Settimo Cielo.

Teatro Sanremo

Teatro Sanremo.

Casino Laguna

Casino Laguna.

Jazz Club Quelli Della notte

Jazz Club Quelli Della notte.

Aqua Park Smeralda

Aqua Park Smeralda.

Passegian Volare

Passegian Volare.

Shop II Mercatino

Shop II Mercatino.

Solemio Beauty

Solemio Beauty.

My Moments Photo Store

My Moments Photo Store.

Aperol Spritz Bar

Aperol Spritz Bar.

Bar II Mattino

Bar II Mattino.

Bar II Sole

Bar II Sole.

Bar La Cascata

Bar La Cascata.

Bar Laguna.

Bar Orizzonte

Bar Orizzonte.

Campari Bar

Campari Bar.

Grand Bar Mastroiami

Grand Bar Mastroiami.

Piano Bar II Cielo in una Stanaza

Piano Bar II Cielo in una Stanaza.

Piscina Settimo Cielo

Terrazza e Bar Superba

Terrazza e Bar Superba.

Co De Museum

Co De Museum.

Decks: 6 7 8

Lungomare Riviera

Lungomare Riviera.

Piazza di Spagna

Decks: 17 18

Piazza di Spagna.

Campo da Gioco

Campo da Gioco.

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Costa Smeralda current position

Costa Smeralda current location is at West Mediterranean (coordinates 41.34987 N / 2.17250 E) cruising en route to Barcelona. The AIS position was reported 4 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Costa Smeralda

Costa Smeralda current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Mediterranean from Barcelona . Prices start from USD 849 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 21 Apr, 2024 and ends on 28 Apr, 2024 .

Specifications of Costa Smeralda

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Costa Smeralda Itineraries

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The 2019-built Costa Smeralda cruise ship is from the new Helios-class vessels ordered by Carnival Corporation . The ship order agreement with Meyer Werft was signed in July 2015 and included the construction of all 4 new cruise ships . The contract was finalized in April 2016. Of these 4 vessels, 2 are for Costa Cruises and the other 2 for AIDA Cruises (Carnival's German brand). Other Excellence-Class liners (Costa Smeralda's sisterships) are Costa Toscana (2021), Carnival Mardi Gras (2021), Carnival Celebration (2022), Carnival Jubilee (2023), P&O Iona (2020), P&O Arvia (2022), AIDAnova (2018), AIDAcosma (2021).

The vessel (IMO number 9781889) is currently Italy- flagged (MMSI 247391900) and registered in Genoa .

History - construction and ownership

Costa Cruises is a Genoa -headquartered subsidiary company owned by Carnival Corporation . Costa is Europe's second-largest cruise line (after MSC ) with year-round operations in the Mediterranean. Costa was founded in 1854 as a cargo shipping company. It started passenger shipping services in 1947, with regular Transatlantic crossings between Europe (Italy) and South America. In 2000, Costa Cruises was acquired by Carnival Corporation (shipowner).

The new Costa ships were scheduled for delivery in 2019 (Smeralda) and 2020 (Toscana). Costa's units were built in Turku Finland , AIDA's - in Papenburg Germany . Each unit has GT-tonnage 183,000 tons, 2600+ cabins, double-occupancy passenger capacity 5200+ (max 6600), crew capacity ~1700.

Ship's design features more efficient use of both indoor and open-deck spaces, with several multi-functional areas. Deck 16 is the activity deck with a water slide, water park, high rope garden, mini-golf. The pool deck is covered with a retractable glass roof. The Beach Club (adults only complex) is beneath the glass roof and features an activity area with 2 waterslides, rock climbing wall, sports deck area. This deck also has a giant LED wall for movies and other outdoor video entertainment. The ship has dedicated club lounges for teens and kids, including for toddlers.

The panoramic glass elevators also connect the outdoor areas. There is a 45-m above water level located glass-bottomed skywalk, huge wellness complex (Organic Spa and Fitness), a plaza with numerous bars and shops, Atrium Lobby lounge (meeting place with a stage for street performers), large-capacity Theater (show lounge).

The new Costa and AIDA sisterships are the industry's first fully LNG-powered cruise vessels, generating all of the onboard and propulsion power from LNG (abbrev Liquefied Natural Gas) - both in ports and at sea. With the new vessels, Costa Group had a fleet of 7 ships on order . This brand new fleet has a total capacity of 41,000 berths. In comparison, the combined Costa's fleet capacity is 110,000 berths.

The 4-vessel contract was part of a previously announced larger shipbuilding order with Fincantieri (Italy) and Meyer Werft for all 9 new vessels with scheduled deliveries between 2019 and 2022.

Managed by Costa Group, the Costa and AIDA combined fleet is Europe's largest. In 2014, one out of every two cruise ship tourists in Europe sailed on either AIDA or Costa ship. In 2015, Costa Group had 20 offices in 14 countries, around 27,000 shipboard employees and total passenger capacity of over 68,000 berths (across the combined fleet). Costa Group also is the leader of China's rapidly growing cruise market in Asia.

Besides the ship's staff and crew, Costa cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation. They also assist them throughout the cruise by providing information and tips on onboard dining, entertainment, enrichment program (workshops, pre-scheduled events), casino and shopping promotions, shore excursions and tours. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). They can also interpret human emotions by analyzing voice tones and facial expressions.

Decks and Cabins

Costa Smeralda staterooms (2612 total) were designed by Dordoni Architetti and decorated depending on deck/city theme. For all passenger cabins were contracted Italian companies to provide their furniture (Molteni&C, Roda), matrasses (Dorelan), lighting (Flos), fabrics and upholstery (Dedar Milano, Rubelli). Among the Italian suppliers are also the brands Kartell (tables, chairs, furnishing accessories), Poltrona Frau (leather sofas, chairs, armchairs, tables, side tables), Alessi (kitchen accessories).

All passenger cabins offer as standard amenities sleeping area (twin beds convertible to Queen-size, bedside tables, reading lamps), lounge/living area (sofa bed, ottoman seat/couch, low/coffee table, mirrored vanity table/desk with chair, sliding wardrobe/closet with drawers and hangers), smart HDTV (infotainment system, satellite reception, Internet, on-demand movies), direct-dial phone, electronic safe box (in the closet), hairdryer, en-suite bathroom (WC, shower cubicle), mini-bar/fridge, individual air-conditioning, complimentary 24-hour room service, complimentary in-cabin Continental breakfast. Most staterooms are equipped with single/double sofa bed or Pullman/bunk beds for 3rd/4th person.

The largest are category GS-Grand Suites (350 ft2 / 33 m2 plus 100 ft2 / 9 m2 terrace), each with dressing room, large bathroom (whirlpool bathtub, shower, WC/bidet), larger living area sectional double sofabed). Standard Suites are smaller-sized (290 ft2 / 27 m2 plus 55 ft2 / 5 m2 balcony). Terrace Suite (a new for Costa cabin category) are 205 ft2 / 19 m2 with a large-sized (8 m2) step-out balcony.

The boat has 20 decks , of which 16 are passenger-accessible and 11 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Dining onboard Costa Smeralda includes 16 different options, 18 bar venues, 4 main dining room restaurants /MDRs (Arleccchino, Il Meneghino, Il Rugantino, La Colombina), 2 buffet-style eateries, 5 food courts. Ship's 3 specialty restaurants (at extra charge) are Pizzeria Pummid'oro (Italian-style), Teppanyaki (Japanese food) and Laboratorio Del Gusto (where passengers can create their own food). Costa Club Perla Diamante level (loyalty program members) enjoy complimentary the exclusive Bellavista Restaurant, while Suite passengers can dine at their exclusive Panorama Restaurant.

Follows the complete list of Costa Smeralda restaurants and food bars.

• Main Restaurants (waiter-served) include Arleccchino, Il Meneghino, Il Rugantino, and La Colombina.
• Teppanyaki Restaurant (at extra cost) is decorated in an Oriental style. Here can be ordered Japanese seafood specialties (sushi, sashimi, etc). The restaurant's tables are arranged around a large cooking table where the chefs prepare each meal at a time.
• Buffet / Self-Service Restaurant (Ristorante Buffet La Sagra dei Sapori) offers light snacks and full lunches, as well as quick dinner meals. La Sagra dei Sapori Restaurant provides scenic ocean views and menus including a variety of dishes (vegetarian, salads, fish, meat, pasta), delicious desserts and kids menu options.
• Classic Restaurant (MDR) offers typical Italian or international freshly-prepared breakfasts. At dinner are offered some of the best-known Italian dishes, including cappelletti with braised meat, fillet of beef alla Rossini, Sardinian fregola with fresh vegetables, plus gourmet dishes from the seaports along the cruise itinerary. The most popular Italian dishes are at extra charge - like Cotoletta (veal breaded cutlet) or onboard-made Mozzarella (cheese from buffalo milk).
• Ristorante Tutti a Tavola is a family restaurant with live entertainment and fun activities.
• Pizzeria Pummid'oro's menu has 14 pizzas (by the slice) - from Margherita, Four Seasons, Calzone, and Napoli, to the gourmet cheese focaccia from Liguria, plus excellent draft beers and wines (by the glass) and a selection of desserts. Pizzeria's food is prepared with simple and natural ingredients, including extra virgin olive oil and fresh-made mozzarella cheese.
• Laboratorio Del Gusto (Taste Lab Restaurant) offers various made-your-own dinner options.
• The Salty Beach Street Food
• Bellavista is an exclusive restaurant for Costa Club Perla Diamante level passengers.
• Panorama is an exclusive suite-only restaurant.

Fleet's first Archipelago Restaurant was introduced on Costa Smeralda. The new dining venue features 3 different menus to choose from, each created by a different celebrity chef - Bruno Barbieri (Italian), Helene Darroze (French), Angel Leon (Spanish). The unique menus feature 5 dishes (based on authentic local recipes) representing the traditional cuisine of the region in which the boat is currently deployed.

Costa's new "Destination Dishes" dining concept was also first introduced on the Smeralda ship. "Destination Dishes" are complimentary and available at the MDR's/main dining rooms fleetwide. They are also based on individual recipes designed by the "celebrity chef trio", interpreting the traditional food of the destinations to be visiting the following day of the voyage.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Costa Smeralda ship's entertainment options include Liquid Entertainment (live music, dancing, thrilling shows and other live performances at venues like Colosseum and Piazza Trastevere (bow-located). Piazza Grande Bellezza is a midship-located amphitheater/show lounge for live performances, while Piazza Ravello is an open space with a bar lounge area (with live music and served by Spritz Bar). Live entertainment (DJs and pianists) can be also found throughout the restaurants. Fun street performances are held in several public areas. Ship's best spots for evening entertainment are Casino Laguna (gaming lounge with bar) and Quelli Della Notte (piano bar).

The ship's wellness complex includes a large Fitness Center/Gym, and the Samsara Spa (beauty salon, thalassotherapy pool, sauna, salt room, snow room, relaxation room, Turkish Bath/hammam, treatment rooms for massages). The cruise liner Smeralda has 4 swimming pools - La Spiaggia (central/glass roof covered), Settimo Cielo (outside, with a swimming lane) plus 2 for kids. Children also benefit from the Aqua Park and La Sala Giochi (teens-only interactive game room). Younger children can play at Luna Park. The CoDe Museum on Costa Smeralda is the fleet's first Italian design-themed museum. The Trastevere (deck 8 forward) is a Mediterranean marketplace-style complex lined up with shops and bars (also representing the premium brands Ferrari, Illy, Campari).

Follows the complete list of Costa Smeralda lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids (Mini Club for children under 3 yo), teens, and adults.

• Teatro Sanremo (Theater Lounge, Grand Theatre) is offered a different Broadway-style show production each night, with professional performances by national and international artists (singers, dancers, acrobats, magicians, stand-up comedians). Talent shows allow passengers to become a star performing on stage.
• Liquid Entertainment programming features live music and shows, dancing and other performances at the Colosseum and Piazza Trastevere. Colosseo is a 3-deck-high, midship-located show lounge (on 3 levels) featuring large LED screens mounted on its walls and dome. The large screens display also the ship's current cruise itinerary (as call ports and land tours) via themed videos.
• Piazza Grande Bellezza (amphitheater)
• Piazza Ravello (open space with a bar lounge area, live music, Spritz Bar)
• CoDe Museum showcases the best of the Italian design companies.
• Amarillo Ice Cream Shop & Chocolate Bar uses Agrimontana-based flavorings to prepare creamy Italian gelato (frozen desserts) and Italian confectionery made from Gobino chocolate and Biasetto (pastry shop) sweets.
• At the Teen Club (ages 12 to 17) teenagers are divided into 2 age groups - Teen Club Junior (12-14-year-olds) and Teen Club (15-17-year-olds). Among the most popular events are sports tournaments, disco and game competitions, themed dinners, open-deck pool parties, dance and music classes.
• The Beach Club (adults-only complex) is beneath the glass roof and has an activity area with 2 waterslides, rock climbing wall, a sports deck area and outdoor theater with a giant LED wall for movies and other media).
• La Sala Giochi is an interactive game room for teens.
• Luna Park is an outdoor playground for kids.
• Aqua Park Smeralda (outdoor park with water slides)
• The 4 swimming pools are named La Spiaggia (midship, glass roof covered), Settimo Cielo (with a swimming lane, and is served by Bar Settimo Cielo / Seventh Heaven Bar), plus 2 kids pools.
• Sun Deck Private 19 is an adults-only sundeck area with swimming pools and a Jacuzzi.
• Passeggiata Volare (Fly Walk) is a Skywalk - glass-bottomed walkway located 65 m / 213 ft above sea level
• Campo da Gioco (Sports Court) is an outdoor playground for playing basketball/volleyball.
• Palestra Virtus (Gymnasium / Fitness Center) is fitted with the latest Technogym equipment.
• Centro Benessere Samsara (SPA & Massage) is the wellness complex consisting of Venus Beauty Salon, thalassotherapy pool, sauna room, 16 treatment rooms (thermal massage, stone massage, Lime & Ginger massage).
• Trastevere is deck 8's bow-located marketplace-like string of shops and bars. Shopping options also include Costa Boutique (branded merchandise) and Shop II Mercatino.
• Photo Shop, Area Foto (Photo Gallery and Shop)
• Lungomare Riviera (Promenade Deck)
• Piazza di Spagna
• Nutella Cafe
• Aperol Spritz Bar
• Quelli Della Notte (Piano Bar / Jazz Club)
• II cielo in una stanza (Piano Bar)
• Grand Bar Mastroianni
• Terazza e Bar Superba (outdoor bar lounge)
• Bar Orizzonte (Horizon Bar)
• Spazio Bollicine
• Bar II mattino
• Bar II Sole
• Bar Maranello
• Bar La Cascata
• Casino & Bar Laguna, Disco Nightclub (Virtual Band music, Silent Party/headphones provided)

Smoking on Costa Smeralda is allowed at the open-air spaces on decks 7 (Positano), 8 (Capri), 17 (Bellagio), 18 (Torino), 19 (Cortina) and 20 (Trieste).

Itineraries

Costa Smeralda itinerary program is based on 7-day Western Mediterranean cruises leaving roundtrip from homeports Civitavecchia-Rome , Savona , Barcelona , Marseille , La Spezia (Italy) and Palma de Mallorca (Majorca, Spain) . To be able to handle the large cruise liner, Port Savona's terminal had to be modified.

The 7-day itinerary program was planned to start on October 20, 2020 (inaugural cruise) but was rescheduled for the period December 21 (2019) through May 16 (2020). The cruise liner leaves roundtrip out of Savona (departures on Saturdays), Marseille (on Sundays), Barcelona (on Mondays), Palma de Mallorca (on Tuesdays), Civitavecchia-Rome (on Thursdays) and La Spezia (on Fridays).

In the period December 3, 2020, and February 21, 2021, Costa scheduled for the Smeralda ship 7-day itineraries exclusively dedicated to Italy (passenger sourcing and call ports). The week-long voyages were planned as B2Bs (back-to-back itineraries) and optionally divided into two short cruises (3-day and 4-day) both departing from homeport Civitavecchia-Rome.

• The 4-day itinerary visits Civitavecchia (Sundays),  Naples  (Mondays),  Messina Sicily  (Tuesdays), Cagliari (Wednesdays).
• The 3-day itinerary visits Civitavecchia (Thursdays), La Spezia (Fridays),  Savona (Saturdays).
• The 7-day voyages were available for booking with departures from all ports in the itinerary.

Eventually, Smeralda had this itinerary program between March 27 and May 1, 2021. From May 1, the liner restarted the regular 7-day Western Mediterranean itineraries visiting Italy (Savona, Civitavecchia, Palermo Sicily ), France ( Marseille ) and Spain ( Barcelona ,  Palma de Mallorca ).

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Costa Smeralda Wiki

On September 6, 2017, was the vessel's steel-cutting ceremony held at Meyer Turku shipyard in Perno Finland. The Smeralda ship was scheduled for delivery in October 2019, with sistership Costa Toscana following in 2021. Vessel's max draught is 8,6 m (28 ft). Its service/cruising speed is 17 knots (32 kph / 20 mph).

In February 2018, the shipbuilder Meyer Turku contracted ALMACO Group to supply the liner's galley equipment. This deal was the company's first contract with Costa Cruises and also its largest cruise ship galley equipment order. ALMACO Group is a full-service provider of marine vessel cabins (passengers and crew living quarters), wet units, galleys (kitchens), provision stores.

On July 4, 2018, at Meyer Turku was held the traditional coin ceremony, during which commemorative coins were positioned along the keel for good fortune. Ceremony's godmother was Elisabetta Moraci (28-year-old, serving Costa Cruises as Second Deck Officer). Ship's launch ceremony (float-out from drydock) was on March 15, 2019, attended by Neil Palomba (Costa Cruises President) and Jan Meyer (Meyer Turku's CEO). The christening ceremony was scheduled for October 22, 2019, to be held in Port Rotterdam (Holland) . In November 16-23, 2019, the vessel successfully passed sea trials.

Liner's namesakes are the ferry ship Cruise Smeralda (1997, GRIMALDI LINES ) and MV Esmeralda (1979-built riverboat). Cruise ship's decks are named after famous Italian cities - from Palermo (deck 4) to Trieste (deck 20), The "social heart" of the liner is "Colosseo" - midship show lounge (on 3 levels) featuring large LED screens on its walls and dome. Also new for the fleet is Costa Design Museum - sized 400 m2 and curated by Matteo Vercelloni (Italian designer and architect).

The cruise ship is named after Costa Smeralda (translated "Emerald Coast") which is an approx 20 km (12 mi) long coastal area in northern Sardinia Island (Italy). The scenic coast is lined up with white-sand beaches, premium golf courses, top-luxury hotels, large yacht marinas, private jet and helicopter services. As a vacation destination, Sardinia's Costa Smeralda attracts mainly affluent tourists, including many celebrities. As a residential location, Costa Smeralda is currently ranked Europe's most expensive, with house prices up to EUR 300,000+ per m2 - or USD 4+ million for a 100 m2 (1076 ft2) house property. The largest seaside resort towns are Porto Cervo and Romazzino. Porto Cervo is often visited by some of the world's largest megayachts.

The liner was officially delivered by Meyer Turku to Costa Group on December 5, 2019.

Like most large -sized newbuilds , the Costa ship Smeralda is LNG-powered , with 4x Caterpillar Marine LNG engines (model MaK 16M-46DF) generating combined output 57,2 MW. The propulsion system is based on two Azimuting thrusters with combined power output 37 MW. The ship has 3 LNG tanks (cryogenic steel) with total capacity ~3200 m3. Two of the tanks are larger (length 35 m, diameter 8 m, LNG capacity 1525 m3), while the 3rd tank has length 28 m, diameter 5 m and capacity 520 m3. Smeralda's first LNG-bunkering (fueling) was conducted on December 18, 2019, in Port Barcelona.

The christening ceremony was held in Port Savona on February 22, 2020. The naming ceremony was led by Godmother Penelope Cruz Sanchez (1974-born Spanish actress and fashion model) and also attended by Michael Thamm (Costa Group's CEO), Neil Palomba (Costa Cruises' President), Paolo Benini (ship's Captain / Master) and Bruno Barbieri (Italian Michelin-star Chef). The special event continued with an acrobatic show (Viktor Klee production staged in the Colosseo Theatre) and ended with a fireworks show launched from a barge ship in front of Fortezza del Priamar (Fortress).

Inaugural cruise 2019 itineraries

The new cruise ship's delivery was delayed by 2 months (December instead of October), which resulted in several cancelled itineraries - from November 30 through December 20, 2019. The maiden voyage was rescheduled from October 20th to December 21st. The 7-day "Christmas cruise" (roundtrip from Savona) was priced from USD 950 pp.

The Inaugural Cruise (maiden voyage) was scheduled for October 20, 2019 (15-day repositioning itinerary from Germany to Italy / Hamburg to Savona). The official (first available for booking) Inaugural cruise was departure November 8 - a 6-day itinerary roundtrip from Civitavecchia to Savona (Nov 9), Marseille (Nov 10), Barcelona (Nov 11) and Palma de Mallorca (Nov 12). Prices started from USD 590 pp (Inside cabin rates). Costa Smeralda has planned 7-day Western Mediterranean cruises through April 2020.

Next tables show ship's maiden voyages with prices per person (double-occupancy Interior Cabin rates).

15-day relocation Hamburg to Savona - from USD 2460 pp

5-day inaugural Mediterranean cruise roundtrip from Savona - from USD 810 pp

7-day Mediterranean cruise roundtrip from Savona - from USD 970 pp

Costa Smeralda

The  Costa Smeralda  was built in 2019 and is among Costa’s 12 ships in its fleet. The Smeralda is included in the cruise line’s Excelence Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the Costa Smeralda vs all of the other Costa ships.

Costa Smeralda Size

How big is the Costa Smeralda? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Costa Smeralda. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Costa Smeralda Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Costa Smeralda can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Costa Avg: 3,769 guests

Costa Smeralda Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Costa Smeralda is 5,224 guests . The average capacity for the 12 active ships in Costa’s fleet is 3,769 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Costa ships has a minimum of 2,680 guests and a maximum of 5,322 passengers.

Costa Avg: 1,201 staff

Costa Smeralda Crew Members: Staff on the Costa Smeralda include 1,646 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 3.2 to 1. The average Costa ship includes 1,201 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.1 to 1.

Costa Smeralda Passenger Capacity and Crew

vs Costa Fleet

Costa Smeralda Length

How long is the Smeralda? From end to end, the Costa Smeralda length equals 1106 feet (338 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 12 active vessels in Costa’s fleet, measuring 982 feet (300 meters).

Costa Avg: 982 feet

The smallest Costa ship (in terms of length) measures 893 feet (273 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1106 feet (338 meters).

Our chart below shows the length of the Costa Smeralda vs all other active Costa ships.

Costa Smeralda Ship Length

vs all Costa Ships

Costa Smeralda Built Date

When was the Costa Smeralda Built? The Costa Smeralda was built in 2019 and joined the cruise line’s Excelence Class.

Costa includes 12 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2003. The average Costa ship is 12 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2011

Costa Avg: 2007

When was the last Costa Smeralda Dry Dock? The Costa Smeralda has not experienced dry dock improvements yet.

renovation date

Costa smeralda info, frequently asked questions, what is the costa smeralda ship class.

The ship belongs to the Costa class of ships known as the Excelence class.

What is the Costa Smeralda capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Costa Smeralda. The ship's capacity is 5,224. When comparing the occupancy to the average Costa passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,769 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Costa ships.

How old is the Costa Smeralda?

The Costa Smeralda was built in 2019. Costa includes 12 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2003. The average Costa ship is 12 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2012

Is the Costa Smeralda a good ship?

Each of Costa's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Costa Smeralda is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Costa Smeralda?

From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 1,106 feet (338 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 12 active vessels in Costa fleet, measuring 982 feet (300 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.

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Costa Smeralda

Ship overview.

Costa Smeralda is the first Costa cruise ship to run on LNG (liquefied natural gas), the cleanest fossil fuel in the world which in terms of environmental impact greatly reduces exhaust gas emissions. This state-of-the-art ship named after Sardinia's popular tourist coast offers dining options in 11 restaurants, one of which is designed for families. The ship features 19 bars, a beautiful SPA area, a water park with slides, 4 swimming pools and an area entirely dedicated to children. Costa Smeralda also has its own museum, the CoDe - Costa Design Museum, dedicated to the excellence of Italian design. The three-level area located at the center of the ship named "Trastevere" and the large stairway on the three decks Piazza di Spagna are designed to impress all guests with the grandiose design. The Piazza di Spagna and Trastevere feature bars and shops, as well as multiple entertainment options that are staged here.

Embark on a journey and find out your perfect cruise holiday with this year’s itinerary schedules and the latest offers onboard Costa Smeralda. In order to make the most informed decision and decide when is the right time to cruise, we’ve included an additional feature that shows how crowded is each cruise destination.

Ship Specifications

City Savona

City Marseille

City Civitavecchia (Rome)

City Barcelona

City Palma De Mallorca

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Costa Cruises Ships by Size, Age and Class (Updated 2022)

Costa Cruises has an active fleet of twelve ships with no other ships on order currently.

The fleet primarily conducts voyages for Italian passengers out of Italy and Western Europe.

In this guide, we will cover all the different ships in the Costa Cruises fleet and how they compare to each other.

Introduction to Costa Cruises

Costa Cruises was founded back in 1854 and whilst now they are a fully owned subsidiary of Carnival Corporation (alongside Holland American Line , P&O Cruises and others) they initially started off as a shipping line that operated cargo ships.

Giacomo Costa set up the original business and in 1924 passed it on to his three sons who eventually started passenger services in 1948.

The first voyages were between Italy and South America on the ship Anna C. These voyages were not the same sort of cruises on offer as today, they were regular ocean liner voyages like between Southampton and New York.

It wasn’t until 1959 that the company started offering the more familiar cruise voyages in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean regions.

Finally, in 1964 their first purpose-built cruise ship was delivered and they soon had twelve ships in the fleet by 1980 – at the time, the world’s largest fleet of passenger services.

In 1986 the company renamed itself Costa Cruises and it was partly acquired by Carnival Corporation and a partner (Airtours) in 1997, before being fully owned by Carnival in 2000.

The company is most infamous for the sinking of the cruise ship Costa Concordia off the island of Isola del Giglio in January 2012.

Thirty-two passengers were unfortunately lost in the disaster and the Captain (Francesco Schettino) was imprisoned for his role in the event.

Costa Cruises Frequently Asked Questions

Is costa cruises still operating.

Yes. Costa Cruises is performing a gradual restart of its fleet. Working from their newest ships back to their oldest ships in the fleet.

Which is the biggest Costa Cruise ship?

Costa Toscana and Costa Smeralda are both twin-sister ships and identical in size at 185,101 GRT and able to carry 6,554 passengers each.

Which is the smallest Costa Cruise ship?

Costa Luminosa is the smallest ship in the Costa Cruises fleet. It is just 92,600 GRT and carries a maximum of 2,826 passengers.

Which is the oldest Costa Cruise ship?

Costa Fortuna is the oldest ship in the fleet. It entered service in 2003.

Which is the newest Costa Cruise ship?

Costa Toscana is the newest ship in the fleet. It was built in 2021 but only entered service in early 2022.

What is Costa Cruises known for?

Costa is well known for its ‘Italian style’ – which is a very lively, glitzy and glamorous style of cruise ship design. Just like the lovely Italian people!

Is Costa Cruises owned by Carnival?

Yes, it was acquired partly in 1997 before being fully acquired by Carnival Corporation in 2000.

Do they speak English on Costa Cruises?

Whilst the international language of seafarers is English, Costa Cruises is primarily an Italian-speaking cruise line. There are dedicated English-speaking crew, but most announcements will be in Italian.

Costa Cruise Ships by Size (from largest to smallest)

What does ‘tonnage (grt)’ mean.

GRT (Gross Registered Tonnage) is a term used to calculate the volume inside a ship. It is a measure of cubic capacity and is calculated by the total volume from inside the hull and decks of the ship. 1 GRT = 100 cubic feet of space. In essence, the bigger the GRT – the more ‘space’ the ship has for passengers, cargo, etc.

How are ‘Passengers (Max)’ calculated?

You’ll see multiple numbers for passengers on ships – this is because many ships include extra beds in cabins (such as the sofa/couch can convert to a pull-out bed) – but the majority of cabins usually have 2 people in them. the ‘Max’ number is if every cabin used their additional pull-out bed, etc. This number is unlikely to be reached very frequently.

Costa Cruise Ships by Age (from newest to oldest)

Are all costa cruise ships new builds.

Whilst all of the current Costa Cruises ships have been purpose-built for the cruise line, a majority of them share the same blueprint class as some of the other Carnival Corporation brands, such as Princess , P&O Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line .

Costa Fortuna for example is identical to Carnival Triumph and Carnival Victory , having been built by the same shipyard to the same specifications, but then fitted out with the Costa Cruise style and branding.

Costa Cruise Ships by Class (from newest to oldest)

Several of the classes share sister ships under Carnival Corporation, these include:

• Costa Fortuna – Carnival Triumph and Carnival Victory
• Costa Venezia – Cunard’s Queen Victoria and P&O Cruises Arcadia
• Costa Smeralda – P&O Cruises Iona and Carnival’s Mardi Gras

Final Thoughts

Costa Cruises is a very popular Italian line with Italians and international passengers.

Their Italian flair shows through with the bright, glitzy feel of their ships and the large range of different onboard pasta dishes!

More recently their ships have added 4D Cinemas, roller-skating tracks and freshly produced Mozeralla onboard.

We hope you enjoyed this guide. Check out some of the other guides in this series which include MSC Cruises , Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line .

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Cruise Like An Italian On Costa Smeralda

By Author Daryl and Mindi Hirsch

Discover what it’s like to leave the daily grind and cruise like an Italian on Costa Smeralda, the world’s fifth largest cruise ship.

When you embark on a Costa Smeralda cruise you have to place all luxury pretense aside and transport yourself to the land of pizza, pasta and Fellini.

This is a ship where fashionistas stroll the corridors while flocks of energetic ragazzi e ragazze play on waterslides and in game rooms. All the greatest hits of Italy are here and, if you can get past some of the cultural differences, Americans like us can jump head first into the Italian mashup.

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We love eating in Italy so much that we’ve built a good portion of our website around pasta in Emilia-Romagna , pizza in Naples , truffle hunts, risotto and generous amounts of vino.

Costa ships like the Smeralda serve plenty of Italian cuisine and they do it well. But you’ll need to embrace a variety of Italian cultural quirks when sailing on this ship since only 10% of its passengers are US citizens. Food is just one Italian aspect of the Smeralda experience.

Discover our Italian food favorites .

This isn’t a cruise where passengers should expect to be served hand and foot. However, considering the value of the rooms, it’s easy to justify paying for extras like individual pizzas, a range of Italian salumi, homemade pasta and an excellent steak or two.

During our voyage, we traveled from Barcelona to Rome with two exotic Mediterranean port stops along the way. However, we felt like we arrived in Italy days before we actually disembarked the ship in Rome.

Discover our favorite restaurants in Barcelona and Rome .

Italian Style Cruising On Costa Smeralda

The Italian style of cruising with Costa Cruises is immersive.

We caught the vibe as soon as we boarded the Smeralda and observed an interior layered in chrome and daring 60s retro furnishings. On this ship, chairs are shaped like high heeled shoes and marble laden lounge areas resemble a cross between ancient Roman temples and hair salons. Even the ship’s public bathroom stalls sport a uniquely stylish striped decor that evokes memories of old-school ice cream parlors.

Curious cruisers can peruse CoDe, the unique Costa Design studio curated by Matteo Vercellon. This onboard museum highlights Italy’s role in the design of couture, furniture and automobiles.

However, we were most struck by our initial lunch buffet filled with dozens of cured meats like Proscuitto di Parma, Mortadella and spicy, spreadable Calabrian Nduja… and that was just one station. Another station served piles of cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fontina and Mozzarella. The kitchen pulls fresh mozzarella on board the ship. You can’t get more Italian than that.

Bruno Barbieri, a Michelin-starred chef and TV personality hailing from Emilia-Romagna, helms Costa’s culinary program. His influence is best experienced in specialty restaurants like the Bellavista Club where dishes include Blinis topped with Italian caviar and freshly made Buffalo Zizzona cheese balls that, in an Italian nod toward unsubtle sexual suggestion, look strangely bosom-like. (That being said, the creamy, fresh mozzarella was super tasty.)

And, while it’s easy to find pizza and gelato on board, there’s plenty of uniquely Italian entertainment too. On this ship, performers croon hit songs like Mambo Italiano without translation or irony. We found oft-performed Italian hits like Musica leggerissima harder to shake from our heads than an Italian attempting to shake a cigarette habit. Good news! Costa Smeralda is non-smoking except in designated areas and on private balconies.

Despite details like marble floors and velvet chairs, cruising on Costa Smeralda is a relatively affordable way to experience Europe without a big price tag. We liken it to RyanAir with its austere, unadorned cabins and an overwhelming number of foods available for additional fees. Since most extras aren’t expensive, we recommend splurging without hesitation on items like sushi, pizza and gelato.

We can easily visualize a group of hipster/gen X friends having a hoot on this Italian cruise. There’s not much better than singing along to That’s Amore and gorging on pizza while floating across the Mediterranean. These kinds of memories last forever.

Cruising with Costa Cruises During the COVID 19 Pandemic Any fears we had about post-pandemic cruising were alleviated by Costa’s comprehensive health protocols that included on-site COVID testing and daily temperature checks as well as mask requirements in all public spaces. The cruise line also limigd capacity to 60% at the time of our cruise.

If you think that the Costa Smeralda cruise ship is big, you are correct. It’s one of the largest cruise ships in the world. Currently, only four ships exceed its size.

Not only is Costa’s flagship vessel the world’s fifth largest cruise ship, but it also has 20 decks, 2,612 cabins and capacity for 6,554 passengers. Launched in 2019, the ship also sports 11 restaurants, 19 bars, a wellness spa with 16 treatment rooms, four pools and one massive water park.

Beyond its impressive stats, Costa Smeralda stands out for its ‘pace not waste’ approach to serving food and its utilization of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fossil fuel.

Staying in a balcony cabin during our cruise was a comfortable way to travel from Barcelona to Rome. Simultaneously simple and comfortable, the 205 square foot room included a firm queen bed, couch, desk and chair. It also featured basic amenities such as a smart television, hairdryer and wi-fi.

We particularly appreciated the cabin’s 45 square foot balcony. This private outdoor space was our ‘happy place’ for viewing sunrises and chilling after a busy day at sea.

Pro Tip Although our bathroom had ample amounts of soap next to the sink and in the shower, neither shampoo nor conditioner was provided. Be sure to pack these necessary toiletries unless you’d rather purchase them on the ship.

Staff And Service

Considering that Costa Smeralda employs 1,678 crew members, it’s no surprise that it’s easy to find assistance when necessary. That being said, many crew members work behind the scenes to ensure safe, stress-free journeys for the ship’s international passengers.

We primarily interacted with food service personnel during our voyage. We found these crew members to be both professional and polite. Further, they were all proficient in English even if it wasn’t their primary language.

With four pools on the ship, swimmers and sunbathers didn’t have to search long for a spot during our autumnal cruise. As a bonus, some water spaces are designed for families and that’s not counting the ship’s ginormous water park.

There’s no bliss like the bliss of a getting a massage during vacation. We achieved this enviable state during a couples massage in Smeralda’s Solemio Spa.

However, massages aren’t the most interesting aspect of the ship’s spa. Unique offerings include a thalassotherapy pool with swings and a snow room filled with actual snow. Brrr .

While gambling isn’t the main event on this family-friendly ship, Costa Smeralda has a full service casino with more than enough tables and machines to satisfy risk-taking cruisers with euros to burn. Gaming options include roulette and black jack as well as video-enhanced slots.

Onboard Entertainment

Costa Smeralda’s entertainment stands out for one main reason – much of it is presented in Italian.

Many of the ship’s performers sing Italian songs, some of which are familiar and some not. To us, the Italian entertainment was a fun element, especially the shows performed in small venues and intimate settings.

Fans of more elaborate entertainment can join the crowds at the ship’s Colosseum and Sanremo Theater. Options at these venues included Broadway-style productions and acrobatic feats during our cruise.

Food is the main event for the majority of cruise enthusiasts… including us. Accordingly, we were pleased to discover a vast variety of dining options during our Costa Smeralda cruise.

While most items available in the main dining room and at the buffet are included in the base cost, the cruise’s more interesting food options require extra fees. While these fees are relatively minor, they can add up if one isn’t careful.

Italian Specialties

When we cruised in Asia, we ate Asian food . When we cruised in France, we ate French food. Likewise, when we cruised on Costa Smeralda, we ate as much Italian food as was humanly possible.

To be clear, finding Italian food on the cruise wasn’t a problem. Instead, the challenge was to find stomach space for the ship’s wide range of Italian cuisine. We’re talking about Neapolitan pizza and Venice ‘s Cicchetti .

And how could we forget the inevitable piles of cheese and charcuterie from Italian cities like Bologna and Modena that tempted us at buffets and restaurants at breakfast, lunch and dinner? We can’t.

After eating our way through Italy before we actually arrived in Italy, these were are favorites and the dishes you shouldn’t miss during your cruise:

Pizza At Pizzeria Pummid’Oro

We didn’t expect to find a full-service pizzeria on a cruise ship, even an Italian cruise ship, but that’s exactly what we found at Pizzeria Pummid’Oro. This cruise ship pizzeria has a proper pizza oven and dedicated pizzaiolos.

More importantly, Pizzeria Pummid’Oro serves excellent pizzas. We sampled the Margarita and Calabrese Piccante pies for research purposes and were more than satisfied with both.

Cicchetti At Il Bacaro Venetian Bar

After first encountering Cicchetti in Verona , we became fans of Italy’s small plate concept in Venice where Cicchetti bars are a mecca for aperitivo fans of all ages. To say that we were happy to encounter a Cicchetti bar on Costa Smeralda is an understatement.

We found the cruise version to be more formal compared to typical Venetian Cicchetti bars. However, it’s still a fun concept and one that we fully support.

Gelato At Amarillo

We rarely resist gelato whether we’re at home in Lisbon or in Italian cities like Bologna , Naples or Venice . After walking by Amarillo, Smeralda’s gelateria, numerous times, we finally succumbed and ordered a double decker cone to share.

Although that tasty cone was both our first and last during the cruise, we returned to Amarillo multiple times to drink the ship’s best cappuccinos. We also ordered a slice of cake one morning and called it breakfast.

Nutella Waffles At Nutella At Costa

Although the chocolate hazelnut spread called Nutella is available around the world today, it was originally an Italian specialty when Pietro Ferrero started selling his creamy creation in Alba back in 1951.

Costa Smeralda serves Ferrero’s Nutella creations at a dedicated kiosk near the ship’s largest pool. Options include croissants, muffins, pancakes, waffles and crêpes. We opted for a plate of waffles topped with Nutella, strawberries and whipped cream. It was a good choice.

Specialty Dining

Beyond Italian specialities, Costa Smeralda offers a range of venues that justify splurging on a special meal or two. These venues serve more upscale food offerings as well as cuisine with a global slant.

Since these specialty venues involve a surcharge, be sure to check the current fees and any reservation requirements to avoid unpleasant surprises or disappointment. Once again, we believe the surcharges are worth the extra expenditure. With a bit of planning, it won’t cost you that much to skip the buffets and eat excellently on board the ship.

We dined at a handful of specialty restaurants during our Costa Smeralda cruise and recommend the following:

• Laboratorio del Gusto (Taste Lab) – interactive cooking experience
• Bellavista Club Restaurant – the ship’s most upscale dining room
• Sushino – all you can eat sushi and sashimi
• Teppanyaki Restaurant – Asian grill with chefs that double as performers

Italian Drinks

Cruising Italian style doesn’t just involve eating Italian food. It also involves imbibing Italian drinks.

Since drinks aren’t typically included in this cruise line’s base fee, we recommend buying a drink package. This approach will allow you to fully enjoy the cruise without feeling ‘nickel and dimed’ every time you order a beverage.

We followed our own advice. Having a drink package enabled us to sample a wide range of beverages including soft drinks, wine, beer, cocktails and specialty coffee. After whetting our whistle at various bars and restaurants, these were our favorites:

Negroni Cocktails

No matter where we are in the world, drinking Negroni cocktails always reminds of Negronis we’ve imbibed during aperitivo sessions in Italy. We certainly felt this way every time we visited the ship’s Campari Bar.

Not only is the Campari Bar gorgeous, but it serves the most classic Negroni we’ve ever tasted at sea. The combination of bitter and sweet is one of our favorites.

Aperol Spritzes

Since its debut in Padua back in 1919, the Aperol Spritz has conquered the world one glass at a time. After drinking the bittersweet cocktail in bars in countries throughout Europe, we can now add drinking an Aperol Spritz at sea to our cocktail resume.

While it’s easy to order an Aperol Spritz at various bars on Costa Smeralda, the smart move is to head to the Aperol Spritz Bar on Deck 17 for the full Aperol Spritz experience. This funky bar is as orange as the cocktail itself which is to say that it’s as bright as the sun during a Mediterranean sunset.

Italy is a wonderland for oenophiles who covet excellent wine produced throughout the country. We’re no exception since we adore sipping Amarone in Verona, Brunello di Montalcino in Florence and Lambrusco in Bologna, just to name a few varietals.

As one would expect, Costa stocks a plethora of Italian wines on the Smeralda. Standout bottles during our cruise included a fruity Nebbiolo from Piedmont and a ruby red Aglianico del Vulture from Basilicata.

Cappuccinos

Taking a five-day Italian cruise is tiring for travelers who want to enjoy activities from dawn to dark. That’s where coffee comes to play.

Having a drink package allowed us to order cappuccinos at any and every cafe and bar. Ironically, we found our favorite cappuccino at the ship’s gelateria. Now that’s a sweet irony!

Cruise Ports And Excursions

Costa Smeralda’s Mediterranean route typically spans a week with stops in Palma da Mallorca, Messina (Sicily), Civitavecchia (Rome), Savona (Genoa), Marseille and Barcelona. However, unlike most cruise lines, this ship allows passengers to board and disembark at any stops along the way.

We joined the cruise in Barcelona and sailed to Rome with stops in Mallorca and Sicily. These were the highlights at each port:

Port 1 – Barcelona

Barcelona isn’t just notable for being our port of embarkation, it’s also Spain’s second largest city and the crown jewel of Catalonia. We first visited Barcelona during our honeymoon in 2007 and returned in 2016 after spending a few weeks in nearby Girona .

This visit was different. Prior to boarding the ship, we ate an assortment of Spanish favorites, experienced gastronomic wonders, scarfed down great pizza, savored fabulous desserts, sipped crafted coffee and drank more than our share of wine. In other words, we lived large in Barcelona before boarding the ship.

Port 2 – Palma De Mallorca

Located in the Mediterranean Sea due west of Valencia , Palma is a Spanish city that doubles as the capital of Mallorca. Popular with sun seekers and wine enthusiasts, the city was established by the Romans and later conquered by the Moors.

While in Palma, we participated in an informative three-hour walking tour that provided us with an introduction to Palma’s sites including the Escollera seafront, the Almudaina Royal Palace and the Cathedral of Santa Maria (also known as La Seu). With a quick stop for tapas and sangria, the excursion whetted our appetites for a return visit to further explore Palma’s food culture in the future.

Port 3 – Messina

Visiting Sicily was our key motivation for accepting Costa’s invitation. The opportunity to taste Cannoli, Sicilian Pizza, Arancini, Cassata and Granita at the source was too big to ignore. Unfortunately, due to pandemic rules, we’ll have to satisfy that travel goal in the future.

Don’t feel bad for us. Instead of eating our way through Sicily, we drank wine instead.

Our Sicily excursion took us from the Messina port to Santa Venerina. This incredible experience at the foot of Mount Etna more than compensated for our inability to explore independently.

In retrospect, this cruise excursion was one of the best cruise excursions we’ve taken. Ever.

While touring Tenuta San Michele’s cellar, we learned about the Sicilian wine-making process before tasting wine along with a spread of locally source meat, cheese and olives in the winery’s delightful garden.

This fun excursion gave us a firsthand introduction to Sicily’s vast viticulture. Enjoying snacks rumored to include donkey meat in a bucolic atmosphere among new friends made the experience even more memorable.

Port 4 – Rome

Ah, Rome. The eternal city keeps pulling us back thanks to its seemingly endless supply of pizza and gelato . Now that we’ve discovered specialty coffee in Rome, we’ll be well caffeinated every time we return to eat pasta dishes like Amatriciana , Carbonara , Cacio e Pepe and Gricia .

Discover our Rome food favorites that transcend pizza and pasta. Then consider taking a Rome street food tour .

Final Thoughts On Our Italian Cruise On Costa Smeralda

Cruising during a pandemic has challenges that start with nose swabs and masks and ends with bubble tours that replace independent exploration. For us, pizza, pasta and Italian cocktails justified the minor inconveniences.

Click here to explore Costa Smeralda cruise options . Who knows? Maybe you’ll find an itinerary that makes your heart sing with Italian lyrics.

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Costa Cruise Ships by Size: Biggest to Smallest

Doug Parker

• April 3, 2024

Costa Cruises is a European cruise line rich in Italian heritage and has been owned by Carnival Corporation since 2000, although the line dates back way before that, having sailed since 1948.

Their fleet of ships are newer compared to today’s standards, with the oldest ship, Costa Fortuna, launched in 2003, and their latest ship, Costa Toscana, was launched in 2021. They have two ships powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG).

Though rarely sailing through North America, the Costa Cruises made headlines across the globe when Costa Concordia attempted a sail-by salute past the island of Giglio, hit a rock, and laid the vessel on its side, drowning 32 people.

Three Costa ships were offloaded to Carnival Cruise Line and renamed Carnival Luminosa , Carnival Firenze , and Carnival Venezia .

Costa Cruise Ships by Size

Let’s look at Costa’s cruise ships by size from largest to smallest.

Costa Toscana

What makes this ship notable? This was the second ship to be powered by LNG and was one of the first Costa ships to complete the installation of Starlink high-speed internet.

Features: La Maremma, L’Oliveto, Il Vigneto Osteria, La Sagra Dei Sapori Buffet, Pummid’Oro Pizzeria, Sushino, Heineken Star Club & Bistro, Sole Mio Wellness Area, Pools and Jacuzzis, Gym, Sports Complex, Caffè Vergnano 1882, Campari Bar, Aperol Spritz Bars, Ferrari Spazio Bollicine, and Kartell Cafè

Costa Smeralda

What makes this ship notable? This was the first Costa ship powered by liquified natural gas. The design and theme of the ship are inspired by Italian culture, even featuring the Costa Design Collection Museum.

Features: La Colombina, Arlecchino, Il Meneghino, Il Rugantino, Tutti a Tavola, Pizzeria Pummid’Oro, La Sagra dei Sapori Buffet, Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant, Ristorante LAB, Bellavista Club Restaurant, Panorama Elite Restaurant, Pools and Jacuzzis, Spa, The Colosseo, Bars and Lounges, The Fortuna Casino, Gym, Jogging Track, and Solarium

Costa Diadema

What makes this ship notable? Costa Diadema was the first ship in the industry to introduce a guest-relations robot, which can speak in three languages – Italian, French, and English. It was also one of the first ships in the world to offer mozzarella cheese made on board.

Features: Corona Blu Buffet Restaurant, Teppanyaki Restaurant, Emerald Theater, 4D Cinema, Star Laser, Grand Prix race car-driving simulator, Country Rock Club, Pietra di Luna Disco, Golden Jubilee Casino, Eliodoro Bar, Grand Bar Orlov, Stella del Sud pool, Squok Club, Sun decks, The Samsara Spa, The Winter Garden, and TeenZone

Costa Pacifica

What makes this ship notable? Costa Pacifica is a music-themed ship designed by cruise ship architect Joseph Farcus .

It is also the first cruise ship in the world to offer a real recording studio. Passengers can belt out their favorite songs and record them as a souvenir.

Features: Restaurant Buffet Bel Horizon, Restaurant Buffet Metropolitano, Club Restaurant, Samsara Pizza, Teppanyaki Restaurant, The Pizzeria, Swimming pools and Jacuzzis, The Samsara Spa, The gym, The casino, The theater, Disco, the library, and the Internet Cafe

Costa Serena

What makes this ship notable? Greek and Roman Mythology heavily influenced Costa Serena. It has a nine-deck Pantheon Atrium and public areas named after deities like Mercury, Jupiter, Apollo, and more.

Features: Club Restaurant, Samsara Restaurant, Tivoli Buffet, Apollo Grand Bar, Atrium Bar, Mercurio Lounge, Londen Lounge, Casino, Art Gallery, Atrium, Card Room, Library, Solarium, Theater, Arcade, Squok Club, Chapel, Excursion office, Internet Center, Lido Pool area, Pool, Beauty Salon, Centro Benessere Samsara, Spa/Health Club, Jogging Track and Sports Area

Costa Fascinosa

What makes this ship notable? The most notable feature of Costa Fascinosa is its Holywood Theme. The ship’s design is based on legendary actors, iconic films, and famous directors. The public areas are mostly named after movies and Holywood stars.

Features: Tulipano Nero Buffet Restaurant, Ristorante Otto e Mezzo, Ristorante il Gattopardo, Pizzeria, Samsara Restaurant, Club Fascinosa, Pools and Jacuzzis, Topkapi Grand Bar, Classico Malia Bar, Blue Velvet Piano Bar, Scuderia Costa Bar, Theater, Casino, Spa and Wellness Center, Gym, and Solarium

Costa Favolosa

What makes this ship notable? Costa said that the ship’s name came from the Italian word “Favola”, which means Fairy. It doesn’t have a themed design, but more than 400 original artworks decorate the ship.

Features: Duca di Borgogna Restaurant, Club Favolosa Restaurant, Ca d’Oro Buffet Restaurant, Samsara Restaurant, Samsara Spa, Theatrone, Grand Prix Simulator, Pool Area, Squok Club, Teen Zone, Casino, and Dolce Vita Shops

Costa Fortuna

What makes this ship notable? Costa Fortuna’s interior design was a tribute to the grand transatlantic liners of the early 20th century. The art deco details and vintage travel posters will bring you back in time.

Features: Atrium Bar, Augustus Lounge, Classico Roma Bar, Conte Di Savoia Grand Bar, Conte Verde Lounge, Leonardo Da Vinci Lounge, Solarium Bar, Vulcania Disco, Neptunia Casino, Art Gallery, Atrium, Card Room, Library, Rex Theater, Solarium, Arcade, Internet center, Barcelona Pool, Beauty Salon, Spa/Health Club, Jogging Track, and Sports Area

Costa Deliziosa

What makes this ship notable? Despite its size, Costa Deliziosa was created with Panamax maneuverability in mind. It allows for more diverse itineraries than much larger ships that can’t navigate the Panama Canal.

Features: Aperol Spritz Bar, Atrium Bar, Bar Delle Delizie, Bar Vanilla & Lounge Vanilla, Piano Bar, Pool Bar, Cigar Lounge, Casino, Art Gallery, Card Room, Cinema, Grand Prix Racecar Simulator, Library, Theater, Squok Club, Arcade, Teen’s Zone, Chapel, Internet Center, Lido Acqua Regina Pool, Beauty Salon, Spa/Health Club, Yoga Area, Sports Area, and Virtual Golf

Costa Cruises was not immune to ships being sold during the cruise industry shutdown, as Carnival Corporation offloaded a couple of its older ships to raise money to remain operational.

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