Costa Smeralda 2026 Review: Is This Italian LNG Beast Worth the Hype?
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Costas Meralda stands as one of the most environmentally advanced ships sailing the Mediterranean today.
The ship runs entirely on liqufied natural gas. Not hybrid diesel with some green marketing spin, but actual dual fuel hybrid engines designed from the keel up to burn LG.
The Italian design theme, inspired by public squares and Roman architecture, creates a more distinctive atmosphere than the generic resort aesthetic found on many large ships.
The Trsty Square concept succeeds in creating a social hub where bars, shops, and entertainment blend into a cohesive district, encouraging guests to linger and mingle rather than retreating to their cabins.
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Discover the Costa Smeralda, Costa Cruises' flagship LNG-powered ship that's revolutionizing Mediterranean cruises with zero-emission port sailing and Italian design inspired by Rome's iconic squares. Launched in 2019 as the world's fifth-largest cruise ship (now second in Costa's fleet at 182,700-185,010 gross tons), this Excellence-Helios class vessel carries 5,224-6,554 passengers across 20 decks with 2,612 staterooms, including budget inside cabins, oceanview rooms, private balcony cabins, and luxury suites with priority perks. Christened by Penelope Cruz, it features the Colosseum-style theater, 65m Volare walkway, and Trastevere social hub blending bars, shops, and entertainment Get The Best Deals and Book Your Cruise: https://expedia.com/affiliate/JWCrsf2 Credit: @YELKENLΔ° VE MOTORLU ΓΔ°FT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7TEYEVp5MQ Disclaimer: Stock footage used in this video is for visualization purposes only and is not from the hotel itself. It is meant to illustrate our review points. The main footage of real places and the hotel does not have 'stock footage' markings. β For any copyright inquiries, please contact us at qurtu123@gmail.com Disclaimer: Some information may be outdated or incorrect. Please do your own research before making cruise reservations. Disclaimer: All links in the video description are affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.