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Costa Smeralda

Costa Smeralda — In Service, operated by Costa Cruises.

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Costa Cruises Published October 20, 2026
Costa Smeralda
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Costa Smeralda is a in service vessel (Excellence-class) in Costa Cruises's fleet, delivered in 2019 and homeported at Savona, Italy. At 185,010 gross tons and 337 meters long, she carries around 6,554 guests at double occupancy with a crew of about 1,646, across 19 decks. She sails a 7-night Western Mediterranean, departs Saturdays from Savona. One of the first cruise ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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Costa Smeralda (ship)

Excellence-class cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises

Costa Smeralda is an Excellence-class cruise ship currently operated by Costa Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. At 185,010 gross tonnage (GT), she is the second-largest ship commissioned for and to ever operate for Costa, and is the 14th-largest cruise ship in the world, as of 2025. 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.

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Cruise Line
Costa Cruises
Status
In Service
Year Launched
2019
Gross Tonnage
185010
Passenger Capacity
6554
Crew Size
1646
Length (Meters)
337
Ship Class
Excellence-class
Home Port
Savona, Italy
Decks
19
Pools
4
Entertainment Venues
Colosseo Theatre, Kaido District, Samsara Spa
Dining Venues
Archipelago Buffet, Boccon Divino, Samsara Restaurant
Sailing Day Options
7-night Western Mediterranean, departs Saturdays from Savona
Press / Media Kit URL
https://www.costacrociere.it/pressroom
Ship Highlight
One of the first cruise ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Vibe
Family-Friendly
Cuisine
Italian, Casual & Buffet, Seafood
Onboard Activities
Waterslides & Waterparks, Casino, Kids Club, Spa & Wellness
Nightlife
Nightclub & Dancing, Casino, Live Music

Sample itinerary

7-Night Western Mediterranean

7 nights
  1. Day 1 Embarkation — Savona, Italy
  2. Day 2 Marseille
  3. Day 3 Palma de Mallorca
  4. Day 4 Day at Sea
  5. Day 5 Naples
  6. Day 6 Day at Sea
  7. Day 7 Day at Sea
  8. Day 8 Disembarkation — Savona, Italy

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