The ship I was cruising on was the Costa Smeralda built in 2019 and the ship actually has the lowest Cruise Critic rating I’ve ever seen in addition to being the overall worst rated cruise line.

The Costa Smeralda, Costa's new flagship, is the symbol of beauty, style and Italian hospitality. Her spaces take the name of and inspiration from the squares of the “Bel Paese” of Italy.

On Costa Toscana (and Costa Smeralda), go for a walk 213 feet above the water on the Volare Skywalk. The panoramic walkway reaches the highest point of the ship and is a prime photo spot.

the stench of the carpets on the stairs, as well as the sewage, the ship is like a passenger toilet ... night Mediterranean adventure on the Costa Smeralda, estimated that only 4% of passengers ...

The Costa Smeralda and Costa Toscana also demonstrate another benefit of being part of the larger group. Both are ‘Excellence-class’ ships, a class of cruise ship ordered by Carnival ...

By January 20th, 2025, Qatar welcomed over 53 cruise ships, bringing an impressive 191,944 cruise passengers to Qatar’s shores. This includes 20,951 turnaround passengers who have used Doha as a ...

By 20 January 2025, Qatar welcomed over 53 cruise ships, bringing an impressive 191,944 cruise passengers to Qatar’s shores. This includes 20,951 turnaround passengers who have used Doha as a starting ...