The ship I booked this cruise on was the Costa Smeralda, a relatively new ship built in 2019. I decided to treat myself and booked a balcony cabin, and I’m glad I did because that’s where I ...

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 ...

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 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.

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 ...