With the Costa Smeralda from Costa, you can embark on a Mediterranean cruise in January 2026. The journey takes you around France, Spain, Tunisia, and Italy. This route has sailings from December to March 2026, but the cheapest dates are available in January and February.
You can currently book a 7-night cruise in an inside cabin from just €439 per person. However, the ocean view cabins from €539 and balcony cabins from €559 are significantly more appealing (prices per person based on double occupancy). Solo travellers can join the cruise in an inside cabin from €790, which is almost a 100% surcharge.
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You can also book this cruise from Civitavecchia, Savona, and Barcelona at similar prices.
From Civitavecchia (Rome)
- January 9 to January 16: €469
- €639 balcony!
- January 16 to January 23: €469
- €639 balcony!
- January 23 to January 30: €469
- €639 balcony!
- January 30 to February 6: €419
- €609 balcony!
- February 6 to February 13: €469
- €639 balcony!
- February 13 to February 20: €579
From Savona
- January 3 to January 10: €539
- €639 balcony!
- January 10 to January 17: €439
- €559 balcony!
- January 17 to January 24: €439
- €559 balcony!
- January 24 to January 31: €519
- January 31 to February 7: €469
- €549 balcony!
- February 7 to February 14: €519
- €599 balcony!
- February 21 to February 28: €509
- €639 balcony!
- February 28 to March 7: €559
From Barcelona
- January 5 to January 12: €549
- January 12 to January 19: €469
- €659 balcony!
- January 19 to January 26: €469
- €659 balcony!
- January 26 to February 2: €469
- €659 balcony!
- February 2 to February 9: €519
- February 9 to February 16: €519
The cruise price includes full board in the main and buffet restaurants, as well as coffee, water, tea, and iced tea during the buffet’s opening hours. Most onboard facilities and activities (e.g., use of sun loungers and pools on the outer deck, shows in the theatre, gym, etc.) are also included in the package.
Route (Example from Savona)
The cruise departs from Savona, Italy, and sails to Marseille, France, and Barcelona, Spain. After a day at sea, the itinerary includes an unusual stop in La Goulette, the port for Tunis, Tunisia, offering access to historical sites like the ruins of Carthage and the city’s Medina. The journey then returns to Italy with stops in Palermo, Sicily, and Civitavecchia (the port for Rome), before the cruise concludes back in Savona.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | Savona, Italy | 17:30 | |
| 11/01/2026 | Marseille, France | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 12/01/2026 | Barcelona, Spain | 09:00 | 19:00 |
| 13/01/2026 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| 14/01/2026 | La Goulette, Tunisia | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 15/01/2026 | Palermo, Italy | 08:00 | 16:30 |
| 16/01/2026 | Rome / Civitavecchia, Italy | 08:30 | 19:00 |
| 17/01/2026 | Savona, Italy | 08:30 |
The Ship
The Costa Smeralda was built in 2019. As the ship was launched so recently, it has not yet been renovated. It is 337 meters long and 42 meters wide. The ship reaches a maximum speed of 21.5 knots and has a capacity for up to 6,554 passengers and 1,646 crew members. As one of the first ships of its kind, it is powered by more environmentally friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
For leisure and relaxation, the ship features four swimming pools, a water park, a spa, and a modern fitness centre. Entertainment options are plentiful, with a large theatre showcasing Broadway-style shows, a casino, a nightclub, and various themed bars and lounges throughout the ship.
There are 16 dining options on board, with six included in the cruise fare. These include the main restaurants (Il Rugantino, L’Arlecchino, Il Meneghino, and La Colombina), a dedicated family restaurant (Tutti a Tavola), and a large buffet (La Sagra dei Sapori). Speciality restaurants are available for an extra charge.
The main onboard languages are English, German, and Italian, and the currency used for all transactions is the Euro.
The entire Travel-Dealz team chose the Costa Smeralda for a short team vacation in April 2025. We had a lot of fun on board. The design of the ship’s public spaces is simple, but varied and entertaining. Our spacious balcony cabins caught us by surprise, as they never felt cramped. Despite the ship’s huge size, we usually didn’t notice the thousands of other passengers – only during meal times, during which the food was miles better than the organization. Especially when scoring a price like this, you are certainly getting your money’s worth on the Costa Smeralda.
Cover Picture: Ditmar Lange