Costa Smeralda Cruise Review 2025 | The Truth About This Italian Mega Ship

Join Rick and Andrea for our updated Costa Smeralda Cruise Review 2025! After a full week sailing the Western Mediterranean aboard Costa Cruises’ flagship ship, we’re sharing everything you need to know — from boarding in Genoa Italy to dining, service, entertainment, cabins, and excursions. If you’re planning a Mediterranean cruise with Costa Cruises, this honest, unsponsored review will help you decide if the Costa Smeralda is right for you!
Discover what’s new since our last review: smoother embarkation in Genoa, updates to the Bellavista Restaurant, improvements in Costa excursions, and how the ship’s LNG technology makes for a cleaner, quieter sailing experience. We’ll also take you through the Costa Design Museum (CoDe), specialty dining like Osteria Frescobaldi and Archipelago, and the stunning spa and wellness area.
We’ll rate every aspect — from food, bars and drinks, and service to cleanliness, cabins, and value for money — using our unique Five Anchors scale (plus special “Rick & Andrea Awards” for standout moments!).
If you’re researching Costa Cruises reviews, Costa Smeralda tours, or Italy cruise tips, this is the ultimate guide for you. Learn what to expect on a Costa Cruise 2025, find out about Costa’s loyalty program (C-Club), and get first-hand travel advice for Barcelona, Naples, Cagliari, Marseille, and Civitavecchia.
💡 Watch until the end for our final verdict and tips on how to plan the perfect cruise vacation to Italy and the Mediterranean!
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00:00 Start
Boarding 01:26
The ship 02:26
Itinerary 06:00
The Cabin07:27
Service 09:33
Cleanliness 12:20
Restaurants 13:23
Food 18:11
Bars and drinks 19:12
Specialty restaurants 24:46
Entertainment and Shows 29:25
Internet on board 31:15
Excursions 33:33
Stores 40:46
Casino 41:51
The Spa 43:01
C Club 45:05
Price and value 48:05
Disembarkation 49:08

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