Costa Smeralda

Costa Smeralda is an Excellence-class cruise ship currently operated by Costa Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. At 185,010 gross tonnage (GT), she is the second-largest ship commissioned for and to ever operate for Costa, and is the 14th-largest cruise ship in the world, as of 2025. Costa Smeralda is also the second cruise ship in the world to be fully powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), making Costa the second cruise line to operate a ship running on LNG, after sister brand, AIDA Cruises, became the first in 2018.

Key reported specifications for Costa Smeralda include a passenger capacity in the vicinity of 6,554, an overall length of approximately 337 metres.

Onboard programming on a vessel of Costa Smeralda's profile typically includes multiple dining venues, a central showroom, pool deck areas, a spa and fitness facility, themed bars, and on family-oriented brands children's and teen spaces.

Itineraries assigned to Costa Smeralda reflect the operator's seasonal deployment plan, which moves vessels between regions to follow demand and weather. Researching the ship's current and upcoming season gives the most accurate picture of where it will sail.