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Costa Smeralda, port by port.

The hard part is not what to see: it is what fits in each call. Its itinerary, its ports and every activity, sorted by what actually decides it — the hours you spend ashore.

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7
Ports of call
7
Nights
2,006
Activities
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Costa SmeraldaTime ashore · sample week
Boarding
1Marsella08:3016:308 h
2Barcelona08:2515:357 h 10
3Ibiza12:4218:486 h 06
4Palermo08:1215:187 h 06
5Roma09:5016:406 h 50
6Savona08:4216:187 h 36
7Marsella——End
Total ashore: 42 h 48See the week →
01 — Time ashore rules

6 ports. A few hours in each. And zero desire to run back to the ship.

Otti organises every call: what to do, at what time, and with room to get back on board. Here is the usual itinerary of the Costa Smeralda and a real sample week, generated with real preferences.

02 — Your plan for every port

Every port, already planned.

What to do, when, what it costs and when you are back on board. Real plan generated on 28 Sept 2026 with these preferences; times are approximate.

As a coupleCultureFood & drink€50-150preferences of the example
Marsella
Day 1 · in port

Marsella

8 h
ashore
08:3016:30
  1. 1
    ≈ 08:303 h 30from €74

    Tour gastronómico de Marsella – Comida completa de los gustos locales por Do Eat Better

    The Marsella Gastronomic Tour is perfect for food lovers wanting to taste authentic local flavors while learning about the city's culinary history, fitting well within the budget and lasting a manageable 3.5 hours.

    See price and book: Tour gastronómico de Marsella – Comida completa de los gustos locales por Do Eat Better
    viator
  2. 2
    ≈ 12:200 h 30Free

    Notre-Dame de la Garde

    Visiting Notre-Dame de la Garde offers a quick yet impactful historical and architectural experience, providing panoramic views from the city's highest point, ideal for a short visit after the food tour.

    See activity: Notre-Dame de la Garde
    poi
  3. 3
    ≈ 13:100 h 30from €59

    Sesión de fotos privada Vistas al puerto antiguo y al puerto en Marsella

    The private photo session at the old port is a romantic and stylish way to capture memories, adding a personalized touch to the day and making the most of the scenic harbor views.

    See price and book: Sesión de fotos privada Vistas al puerto antiguo y al puerto en Marsella
    viator
Back on boardBack by around 13:40
  • All aboard 17:00
  • Sails 18:00
  • 3 h 20 to spare
  • This day, from €133
From the trip report
Embarking on the Costa Smeralda, you and your partner are set for a journey that intertwines history and gastronomy across the Mediterranean. Each port offers a unique blend of flavors and stories, creating a memorable thread that connects the heart of Southern Europe.

Open it and make it yours. Copied to your account in a second, ready to play with: change activities, times and preferences.

03 — Its ports of call

The two routes it repeats.

This ship changes region with the season. Pick your route and tap a port to see what to do there.

  1. 1
    MarsellaEmbarkation259 activities
    What to do in Marsella
  2. 2
    Barcelona530 activities
    What to do in Barcelona
  3. 3
    Ibiza257 activities
    What to do in Ibiza
  4. 4
    Palermo207 activities
    What to do in Palermo
  5. 5
    Roma494 activities
    What to do in Roma
  6. 6
    Savona Activities when you plan
  7. 7
    MarsellaDisembarkation259 activities
    What to do in Marsella
04 — Inside the ship

On board, in numbers.

What awaits between one port and the next.

  • 5,282 – 6,554
    Passengers
  • 20
    Decks
  • 2,612
    Cabins
  • 1,678
    Crew
  • 2019
    Built
  • 2025
    Last refit
  • 183,900
    Tonnage (GT)

Pools & water park

Four swimming 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, Italian pizzeria, Teppanyaki Japanese restaurant, and Laboratorio Del Gusto.

Spa & fitness

Samsara Spa and gym available onboard.

With kids

Dedicated kids and teen lounges, Luna Park playground, and Aqua Park Smeralda water slides.

Sailing on the Costa Smeralda?

Every port, sorted before you sail.

What to do, at what time, and with room to get back on board. Otti organises it in a minute.

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