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Costa Smeralda, port by port

Costa Cruises

7 its ports of call7 nights1812 actividades

If you are sailing on the Costa Smeralda, the hard part is not what to see: it is what fits in each call. Here is its usual itinerary, the ports it visits and the activities available at each one — sorted by what actually decides it: the hours you spend ashore.

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Inside the Costa Smeralda

What awaits on board, in numbers.

  • Built2019
  • Last refit2025
  • Passengers5,282 – 6,554
  • Crew1,678
  • Decks20
  • Cabins2,612
  • Tonnage183,900 GT
Pools & water park
Four pools including glass-roofed La Spiaggia, lap pool Settimo Cielo, and two kids' pools; water park with slides.
Where to eat
16 dining options, 4 main dining rooms, 2 buffets, 5 food courts, plus specialty restaurants like Italian pizzeria and Japanese teppanyaki.
Spa & fitness
Samsara Spa and gym available onboard.
With kids
Dedicated lounges for kids and teens, Luna Park playground, Aqua Park Smeralda water slides, cabins with sofa beds or Pullman beds.

Its ports of call

The itinerary this ship repeats most often.

  1. 1BarcelonaWhat to do in Barcelona →
  2. 2IbizaWhat to do in Ibiza →
  3. 3PalermoWhat to do in Palermo →
  4. 4Roma396 actividades
  5. 5SavonaActivities available when you plan
  6. 6Marsella214 actividades
  7. 7BarcelonaWhat to do in Barcelona →

Upcoming departures

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  • 10 Aug 2026 · 7 nights
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  • 20 Aug 2026 · 7 nights
  • 21 Aug 2026 · 7 nights

What your week on the Costa Smeralda could look like

As a coupleCultureFood & drink€50-150

Real example generated on 24 Aug 2026 with these preferences — yours adapts to you.

Day 1 · Barcelona 08:25 → 15:35 in port

Barcelona

Day 3 · Palermo 08:12 → 15:18 in port

Palermo

Day 4 · Roma 09:50 → 16:40 in port

Roma

Day 5 · Savona 08:42 → 16:18 in port

Sea day or no proposal — this is what a free day looks like.

Day 6 · Marsella 09:00 → 16:30 in port

Marsella

Day 7 · Barcelona

Disembarkation: the cruise ends here. Staying longer? Otti plans that day too.

From the trip report:

Set sail on the Costa Smeralda for a journey that blends vibrant culture, culinary adventures, and iconic sights across the Mediterranean. Each port offers a unique flavor, weaving together a memorable experience for couples seeking both discovery and delight.

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Sailing on the Costa Smeralda?

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Itineraries and times are indicative: always confirm yours with your boarding documentation.