Costa Cruises' Italian flagship, sailing 7-night round trips around the Western Mediterranean, blending Italy, France, Spain and North Africa in a single week.
Prices vary significantly throughout the year depending on season, demand and how far ahead you book — figures below are typical starting ranges, not fixed prices.
Costa Smeralda launched in 2019 at 185,010 gross tons, carrying over 5,200 guests, and was one of the first LNG-powered cruise ships. Named after Sardinia's glamorous Emerald Coast, she features an outdoor movie theatre, a rock-climbing wall, waterslides, a full spa, and dining spanning authentic Italian cuisine to a Michelin-starred partnership restaurant.
The ship rotates its start/end port between Savona, Palermo and Civitavecchia depending on the sailing date, so it's worth checking which embarkation port suits your dates.
7 nights, round trip from Savona (or Palermo/Civitavecchia). Fares typically start around $915–1,130pp for an interior or oceanview cabin, rising to $1,450–2,050pp for a balcony or suite.