Costa Smeralda - Cruising in the Middle East this winter!

Costa Smeralda is an Excellence-class cruise ship that is synonymous with the Italian dolce vita: it is carefree, it is the breeze that ruffles your hair, and it is always overlooking the sea. At 185,010 gross tonnage and a carrying capacity of 6500 guests, she is the largest ship in the Costa Fleet, and is the fifth-largest cruise ship in the world.

The heart of the ship is the Colossseo where something is always happening with different performances, a variety of entertainment and a number of themed lounge bars – the ship has 19 bars and lounges and 11 restaurants and snack bars to choose from!

There is so much to experience onboard Costa Smeralda - you’ll be treated to new performances and shows every night, the entire family can enjoy rides at the aqua park located on the highest deck of the ship, there is a next-generation spa and gym to work off all the food you’ll be eating onboard and so much more.

Costa Smeralda will be based in the Middle East this winter offering 7 night cruises from Dubai to Muscat (Oman), Doha (Qatar) and Abu Dhabi (UAE). You can also enjoy shorter cruises of 2 and 5 nights.