Where is Costa Smeralda today?
In Savona (Genoa), Italy
In port 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM local time, on embarkation day of a 43-night cruise from Savona (Genoa) to Abu Dhabi (Nov 12 to Dec 25).
Next: Marseille, France, tomorrow 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM · then Barcelona, Sat Nov 14, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Scheduled position from Costa Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Fri Nov 13: 6 nights from $402 · 9 nights from $1,040 · 20 nights from $1,557 · 36 nights from $2,975 · 37 nights from $3,065
Upcoming Costa Smeralda cruises from $220 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
43-night cruise, Savona (Genoa) to Abu Dhabi
Nov 12 to Dec 25, 2026 · 12 ports of call. Parts of this voyage are also sold on their own: 2-night cruise from Nov 12, 21-night cruise from Nov 12, 37-night cruise from Nov 12, 38-night cruise from Nov 12, 42-night cruise from Nov 12, 36-night cruise from Nov 13, 37-night cruise from Nov 13, 19-night cruise from Nov 14, 35-night cruise from Nov 14, 36-night cruise from Nov 14, 30-night cruise from Nov 19, 31-night cruise from Nov 19, 16-night cruise from Dec 3 and 17-night cruise from Dec 3.
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Where Costa Smeralda sails, month by month
Costa Smeralda sails from Santa Cruz de Tenerife from December 2026 to April 2027 and in November 2027, Barcelona from April to November 2027 and Marseille from April to November 2027 on 7-night cruises, also combined as 11 to 35 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Naples (31 calls), Cagliari (31) and Arrecife (22). It also has longer sailings of 36, 39 and 40 nights in March 2027.
- Dec 2026Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 12 sailings7, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 13 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 9 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 15 sailings5 to 17 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Barcelona · 19 sailings2 to 13 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Barcelona · 8 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Barcelona · 12 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Rome (Civitavecchia) · 19 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Barcelona · 17 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Rome (Civitavecchia) · 7 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Barcelona · 19 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Barcelona · 22 sailings5 to 11 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Costa Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Costa Smeralda sailings with prices.
Costa Smeralda at a glance
Costa Smeralda is a Costa Cruises cruise ship in the Excellence-Helios (Carnival Xl) class. It entered service in 2019 (7 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 5,224 passengers and 1,646 crew, about 3.2 passengers per crew member. At 183,900 gross tons and 337 m (1,106 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 20 decks and 2,612 cabins. It was built by Meyer Turku and sails under the flag of Italy.
Costa Smeralda is the flagship of Costa Cruises' modern fleet, built by Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku. The ship carries 5,224 passengers and a crew of 1,646, making it a large resort-style vessel designed for diverse cruise markets.
Registered in Genoa, Italy, Costa Smeralda operates itineraries across Europe and beyond, serving as the lead ship in her class and representing Costa's commitment to contemporary cruise operations.
Costa Smeralda specs
- Built
- 2019
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 183,900 GT
- Length
- 337 m
- Passengers
- 5,224
- Cabins
- 2,612
- Crew
- 1,646
- Decks
- 20
- Builder
- Meyer Turku
- Flag
- Italy
- Age
- 7 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 35.2 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 3.2:1
- Fleet Rank
- 2nd largest of 9
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Mediterranean (Western)
- Next Sailing
- Nov 13, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
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🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Costa Smeralda FAQ
Where is Costa Smeralda right now?
According to Costa Cruises' published itinerary, Costa Smeralda is scheduled to be in Savona (Genoa), Italy today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, on embarkation day of a 43-night cruise from Savona (Genoa) to Abu Dhabi. Tomorrow it calls at Marseille, France, and it ends in Abu Dhabi on December 25. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Costa Smeralda sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Costa Smeralda sails from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands from December 2026 to April 2027 and in November 2027, Barcelona, Spain from April to November 2027 and Marseille, France from April to November 2027 on 7-night cruises, also combined as 11 to 35 nights.
What ports does Costa Smeralda visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Costa Smeralda calls most often at Naples, Italy (31 calls), Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy (31), Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands (22), Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands (15) and Funchal, Madeira, Portugal (14), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 24 ports in all.
How many passengers does Costa Smeralda carry?
Costa Smeralda carries 5,224 passengers in 2,612 cabins. It has 1,646 crew, about 3.2 passengers per crew member.
When was Costa Smeralda built and how old is it?
Costa Smeralda entered service in 2019, so it is 7 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Costa Smeralda?
Costa Smeralda is 183,900 gross tons and 337 m (1,106 ft) long, with 20 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on Costa Smeralda?
Costa Smeralda has 1,646 crew.
What class of ship is Costa Smeralda?
Costa Smeralda belongs to the Excellence-Helios (Carnival Xl) class.
Which cruise line operates Costa Smeralda?
Costa Smeralda is operated by Costa Cruises.
Where was Costa Smeralda built?
Costa Smeralda was built by Meyer Turku.
How much does a cruise on Costa Smeralda cost?
The cheapest upcoming Costa Smeralda cruise we track starts from $220. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
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