Costa Smeralda Cruise Ship Guide

What Makes Costa Smeralda Different

Costa Smeralda centers much of its entertainment around the Colosseo, with additional outdoor gathering spaces and family attractions. It is a useful shortlist choice when activities and varied dining matter as much as the route.

Explore the Costa Cruises guide for the line’s overall cruise style.

Onboard Highlights

• Colosseo entertainment space
• Piazza di Spagna
• Aqua Park and Squok Club
• Volare Skywalk

Dining & Reservations

The published venue lineup includes teppanyaki, Sushino and Archipelago. Treat the venue list as a choice of experiences, not a promise that every meal or drink is included in your fare.

Cabins & Room Selection

Choose a room location around how you expect to use the ship. Check the decks above and below it, particularly if you prefer early nights while entertainment continues elsewhere.

Use the cabin location guide to check what is above and below the room. Ask about obstructions and connecting doors before selecting a specific cabin.

Who Should Consider Costa Smeralda?

Consider Smeralda for family attractions and centrally located entertainment. Toscana is the natural Costa alternative; compare your dates, room price and embarkation arrangements.

Plan the Whole Trip

Choose the itinerary before comparing the headline fare. Review time in each port, overnight calls, flight connections and transfer distances. The cruise port guides can help with transport and arrival planning.

Add flights, hotels, transfers, onboard purchases and excursions with the total cruise cost calculator. For an accessibility requirement, use the accessible cruise guide and confirm the room and shore-access arrangements directly.

Related Ship Guides

• Costa Toscana
• Costa Diadema
• Costa Fascinosa
• Costa Favolosa

Sources

Reviewed October 3, 2026. Confirm sailing schedules, fare inclusions and reservation terms for your booking.

• Official ship guide

Compare Your Ship Options

Use the Cruise Ship Comparison Tool to compare Costa Smeralda with another ship, or use the Cruise Ship Finder to build a shortlist around the onboard features you want.