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Costa Smeralda

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173 upcoming departures  ·  161 itineraries

Costa Smeralda is a 6,554-guest Costa Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2019. This page lists 173 upcoming departures across 161 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Travelers wanting a very large ship with extensive public spaces ✓ Families seeking children's facilities and water attractions ✓ Guests who prefer numerous casual and specialty dining choices
161 itineraries · from $259 ● Where is it now?
Class Costa XL (Excellence) class
Built 2019
Gross Tonnage 185,010
Guests 6,554
Crew 1,646
Length 337.0 m
Beam 42.0 m
Decks 20
Cabins 2,612
Max speed 21.5 kn
Flag Italy
Guests per crew 4.0
Space ratio 28

Costa Smeralda at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 96%

A mega-ship at 185,010 gross tons — #17 of 566 ships we track. 28 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers wanting a very large ship with extensive public spaces
  • Families seeking children's facilities and water attractions
  • Guests who prefer numerous casual and specialty dining choices
  • Passengers interested in Italian-themed bars, piazzas and entertainment areas

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers preferring a small-ship atmosphere
  • Guests wanting mostly quiet, low-traffic public spaces
  • Passengers seeking many single-occupancy cabins
  • Travelers who dislike large resort-style pool and entertainment areas

Live Position ● 39 minutes ago

Heading to: Marseille

Currently on: 6 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise (6 nights) — Currently at Marseille

Marseille → Barcelona → Malaga → Cadiz → Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)
Coming up
  1. Barcelona arrives 08:00 AM
  2. Málaga arrives 08:00 AM
  3. Cadiz arrives 08:00 AM
0.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Costa Smeralda

Costa Smeralda is a large Costa Cruises ship delivered by Meyer Turku in 2019. Designed around Italian cities and public squares, it combines a broad range of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and family facilities with 2,612 cabins and capacity for up to 6,554 guests. The ship is LNG/MGO dual-fuel and was the first LNG-powered vessel built by Meyer Turku, making environmental technology a prominent part of its design. Its 337-metre hull includes 20 decks and extensive indoor and outdoor public spaces.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Costa Cruises (Costa Crociere)
Builder / shipyard
Meyer Turku, Finland
Registry / flag
Italy (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
IBCA
IMO number
9781889
MMSI
247391900
Draft
8.6 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship’s signature spaces include the three-level Colosseo show lounge, Piazza di Spagna, Trastevere and the CODE Museum. Its design emphasizes Italian cultural themes, public-square-style gathering areas and sea views.

For families

Family-oriented facilities include the Aqua Park Smeralda, multiple swimming pools, open-deck recreation areas and the Tutti a tavola family restaurant.

Pools, spa & wellness

The Solemio wellness center offers a thalassotherapy pool, spa areas, Turkish baths, laconium, yoga and Pilates facilities, beauty treatments and massage services.

Accessibility

The ship includes accessible cabins and a pool identified in Costa’s technical material as having disabled access.

Environmental features

Costa Smeralda uses LNG/MGO dual-fuel propulsion and was Meyer Turku’s first LNG-powered ship. The LNG system was designed to reduce local air pollutants compared with conventional marine-fuel operation.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 8

Sushino at Costa La Sagra dei Sapori Pummid'Oro Pizzeria Teppanyaki Restaurant Osteria Frescobaldi Archipelago Bellavista Elite Suite and Club Restaurant Colosseo Piazza Trastevere Gelateria Amarillo Ferrari Spazio Bollicine Food LAB Frescobaldi Wine Experience Kebab Experience Interior cabin Cabin with balcony Cabin with terrace Deluxe Suite cabin

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Costa Smeralda deck plans from Costa Cruises →

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
Interior cabinCosta also sells Classic and Premium booking categories for interior cabins. Inside — — 4 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Oceanview cabinCosta also sells Classic and Premium booking categories for oceanview cabins. Oceanview — — 4 4, 5
Cabin with balconyThe published total covers balcony cabins; Classic and Premium booking codes are not separate cabin types. Balcony 1,550 — 4 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Cabin with terraceThis category has a larger terrace and a winter-garden-style veranda; Costa also labels variants Classic and Premium. Balcony — — 4 8, 9

Compare all 5 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

22 included 12 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

La Colombina Included
Deck 5
Main dining restaurant serving scheduled meals.
Il Meneghino Included
Deck 6
Main dining restaurant serving scheduled meals.
Arlecchino Included
Deck 6
Main dining restaurant serving scheduled meals.
Il Rugantino Included
Deck 7
Main dining restaurant serving scheduled meals.
Sushino at Costa Extra cost
Deck 8
Specialty restaurant focused on sushi and Japanese-style dishes.
La Sagra dei Sapori Included
Deck 8
Buffet restaurant with self-service meals.
Pummid'Oro Pizzeria Extra cost
Deck 8
Pizzeria serving individual pizzas.
Teppanyaki Restaurant Extra cost
Deck 8
Specialty restaurant with teppanyaki-style cooking.
Osteria Frescobaldi Extra cost
Deck 8
Specialty restaurant and wine-focused dining venue.
Archipelago Extra cost
Deck 8
Reservation restaurant offering a fixed tasting menu.
Tutti a Tavola Included
Deck 16
Family-oriented dining venue.
The Salty Beach Street Food Extra cost
Deck 16
Casual street-food venue.
Kiki Poke Extra cost
Deck 17
Casual venue serving poke-style bowls.
Green Healthy Food at Costa Extra cost
Deck 18
Casual venue offering health-focused food.
Bellavista Elite Suite and Club Restaurant Included
Deck 8
Reserved restaurant for eligible suite guests.

Bars & lounges

Mastroianni Grand Bar Varies
Deck 6
Large central bar serving drinks and refreshments.
Quelli della Notte Jazz Club Varies
Deck 6
Jazz club with live music and drinks.
Campari Bar Varies
Deck 7
Bar centered on Campari-based drinks.
Il Cielo in una Stanza Piano Bar Varies
Deck 7
Piano bar with live or recorded musical entertainment.
Laguna Bar Varies
Deck 7
Indoor bar serving drinks.
Bar Sport Varies
Sports-themed bar serving drinks and snacks.
Gelateria Amarillo Extra cost
Deck 8, 17
Gelato and chocolate shop.
Nutella at Costa Extra cost
Deck 17
Snack venue centered on Nutella products.
Bar Settimo Cielo Varies
Deck 18
Outdoor bar serving the Settimo Cielo pool area.
Bar Orizzonte Varies
Deck 18
Upper-deck outdoor bar.

All 42 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 2019Entered service, built by Meyer Turku, Finland.
  2. 2025The ship underwent scheduled dry-dock maintenance at Chantier Naval de Marseille from late November to December 2025.

Where Costa Smeralda sails, month by month

Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27		 Oct
27
Mediterranean 12 12 13 6 18 23 4 4 0 4 10 4
From / night $66 $50 $54 $71 $60 $58 $114 $157 0 $202 $152 $140

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in December 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Santa Cruz de Tenerife120× Las Palmas de Gran Canaria119× Barcelona84× Arrecife83× Marseille73× Funchal66× Puerto del Rosario63× Civitavecchia54× Portofino53× Cagliari51× Naples51× Santa Cruz de la Palma31×

Explore This Ship

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Southern Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,084 · $108/night
Ports of Call
Portofino, Italy, Marseille, Barcelona, Malaga +4 more
Next: Nov 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,087 · $109/night
Ports of Call
Civitavecchia (Rome), Portofino, Italy, Marseille, Barcelona +5 more
Next: Nov 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Southern Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,456 · $132/night
Ports of Call
Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Arrecife (Lanzarote), Funchal (Madeira), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) +4 more
Next: Mar 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Southern Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,167 · $106/night
Ports of Call
Civitavecchia (Rome), Portofino, Italy, Marseille, Barcelona +5 more
Next: Nov 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,346 · $122/night
Ports of Call
Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Arrecife (Lanzarote), Funchal (Madeira), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) +3 more
Next: Mar 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights N/A Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,130 · $94/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Malaga, Cadiz, Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) +4 more
Next: Nov 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights N/A Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,386 · $116/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Malaga, Tangier, Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) +4 more
Next: Nov 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights N/A Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,336 · $111/night
Ports of Call
Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Tangier (Morocco), Barcelona (Spain), Marseilles (France) +7 more
Next: Apr 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Southern Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,728 · $144/night
Ports of Call
Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Arrecife (Lanzarote), Funchal (Madeira), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) +4 more
Next: Mar 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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All 161 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 13, 2026Nov 22, 20269 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise9MediterraneanBook →
Nov 13, 2026Nov 19, 20266 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise6MediterraneanBook →
Nov 14, 2026Nov 26, 202612 Nights N/A Cruise12MediterraneanBook →
Nov 14, 2026Nov 22, 20268 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise8MediterraneanBook →
Nov 14, 2026Nov 19, 20265 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise5MediterraneanBook →
Nov 19, 2026Nov 26, 20267-Night Mediterranean from Las Palmas via Funchal, Santa Cruz, Pt Rosario & Arrecife7MediterraneanBook →
Nov 22, 2026Nov 29, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Nov 23, 2026Nov 30, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Nov 26, 2026Nov 30, 20264 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise4MediterraneanBook →
Nov 26, 2026Nov 29, 20263 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise3MediterraneanBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 6, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Nov 30, 2026Dec 7, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 3, 2026Dec 10, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 6, 2026Dec 13, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 7, 2026Dec 14, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 10, 2026Dec 17, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 13, 2026Dec 20, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 14, 2026Dec 21, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 17, 2026Dec 24, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 20, 2026Dec 27, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 21, 2026Dec 28, 20267 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 27, 2026Jan 3, 20277 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 28, 2026Jan 4, 20277 Nights Southern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 31, 2026Jan 8, 20278 Nights Southern Europe Cruise8MediterraneanBook →

Showing the next 24 of 173 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Costa Smeralda FAQ

What flag does Costa Smeralda sail under?

Costa Smeralda is registered in Italy.

How many passengers does Costa Smeralda hold?

Costa Smeralda carries about 6,554 guests with roughly 1,646 crew.

How old is Costa Smeralda?

Costa Smeralda entered service in 2019.

How big is Costa Smeralda?

At 185,010 gross tons and 337 m long, Costa Smeralda is a mega-ship — larger than 96% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on Costa Smeralda?

The main dining restaurants, buffet restaurant and family restaurant are included in the standard fare. Specialty venues such as the pizzeria, sushi, teppanyaki, steakhouse-style and wine-focused restaurants generally charge extra.

Is Wi-Fi available on Costa Smeralda?

Wi-Fi is available, but cabin information states that charges apply. Internet packages and access conditions depend on the booking and onboard plan.

What is the dress code on Costa Smeralda?

Costa uses casual daytime clothing and asks guests to dress appropriately for evening restaurants and public areas. Formalwear is not required for ordinary dining, although some evenings may have a more festive dress suggestion.

Are gratuities included on Costa Smeralda?

Gratuities and service charges are not generally included in the advertised cruise fare. The amount and collection method depend on the market and booking terms.

Does Costa Smeralda have facilities for children?

Yes. The ship has Squok Club children's facilities, an arcade games room, a family restaurant and water attractions.

Does Costa Smeralda have accessible cabins and facilities?

The deck plan marks accessible cabins, and the ship has elevator access between passenger decks. Guests requiring specific accessibility features should confirm cabin suitability with Costa before booking.