Costa Serena

Costa Serena at a Glance

Costa Serena is a Costa Cruises ship sailing a wide-ranging global programme across the Western Mediterranean, Caribbean, South America, Transpacific routes, and more. Here is what to know at a glance:

• Dining: Multiple restaurants — from Michelin-inspired tasting menus to teppanyaki and poolside pizza
• Families: Dedicated children’s and family spaces under the Squok brand
• Wellness: Full spa, gym with sea views, outdoor jogging track and sport courts
• Entertainment: Live theatre every evening, casino, arcade and live music venues

Sailings depart from Marseille, Savona, Barcelona, Piraeus, Pointe-à-Pitre, Rio de Janeiro, Santo Domingo, Buenos Aires and Tokyo, among others — meaning the ship reaches an exceptionally broad spread of destinations across the calendar. Browse Western Mediterranean cruises or Caribbean cruises to see where she currently sails.

Dining on Costa Serena

Costa Serena offers a range of dining venues to suit every mood, from quick bites to full theatrical dining experiences.

The standout is Archipelago – Edition I, a 12-course tasting menu conceived by three renowned chefs, delivered over two hours as a multi-sensory land-and-sea journey. Reservations are required and à la carte pricing applies — but for a special occasion at sea, few things on board match it.

For something more casual, Pummid’Oro Pizzeria is a lively space where pizzaiolos work to a soundtrack of music and cocktails, serving everything from classics to gourmet variations, charged à la carte. At Gelateria Amarillo, handcrafted gelato and chocolate truffles are available throughout the day for an additional charge. Guests who enjoy Japanese cuisine should look out for the Teppanyaki Restaurant, where chefs cook at the table in full view — an à la carte dining experience as much about performance as food.

Suite guests benefit from the exclusive Élite Suite & Club Restaurant, with a reserved table each evening and a daily-changing à la carte menu; the restaurant visit itself is complimentary for suite occupants, though individual dishes carry a charge.

Bars and Lounges

Costa Serena carries several distinct bar venues, each with its own character. Bollicine Bar specialises in Ferrari Trentodoc Italian sparkling wines — an ideal aperitif spot with sea views. The Vanilla Wine Bar offers red and white wines in a relaxed pre-dinner setting, while DiVino Gran Duca di Toscana takes a cosier approach to Italian wine. For something livelier, the Aperol Spritz Bar brings classic aperitivo culture to the deck, and Carlsberg Country Rock Club pairs live rock music with a wide selection of beers and beer-based cocktails alongside burgers and snacks. Entry to all bars is free; drinks and food are charged individually unless covered by a drinks package.

Entertainment on Costa Serena

The Theatre hosts live shows every evening — musicals, comedy and acrobatics — all included in your cruise fare. The Casino is open to guests aged 18 and over with classic games including roulette, blackjack, poker and modern slots; entry is free and you pay only for your stakes. The Arcade Games Room offers classic and video games for all ages, free to enter with individual games paid per play.

Families on Costa Serena

Costa Serena is well set up for families travelling with children of all ages. Squok Club caters for children aged 3 to 11 with a full programme of age-appropriate activities, included in the cruise fare. The Squok Baby Area is a dedicated play space for the youngest guests, designed for family time together. Outside, the Outdoor Squok Area provides a family games and activity space in the fresh air. All three are included in the fare.

Fitness and Wellness

Staying active on Costa Serena is straightforward. Area Gym is equipped with modern machines and enjoys large sea-view windows; use of the gym is complimentary, though specialist fitness classes carry a separate charge. The Outdoor Jogging Track lets you run with open ocean on all sides, also at no extra cost. The Sport Area has multifunctional courts for football, volleyball, basketball and tennis.

For relaxation, Area Beauty Spa Solemio offers haircare, facials, hair removal and manicures. The spa area is freely accessible, with individual treatments charged separately.

Shopping on Costa Serena

Three shopping venues cover different needs. Galleria Shops stocks gifts and everyday travel essentials. Costa Shop carries souvenirs and branded merchandise across a wide price range. For memories of the voyage itself, My Photo and My Moments Photo Store both sell cruise photography as prints, digital files, magnets and personalised items — browsing is free in both.

Cabins on Costa Serena

Costa Serena offers four confirmed cabin grades, from compact inside rooms to full suites. The full breakdown of grades and deck plans is on the Costa Serena cabins and deck plans page.

• Inside Cabin I4 — 10 m², sleeps 2. An interior cabin with a little more floor space than the standard inside grade, which makes a difference on longer voyages.
• Ocean-View Cabin E1 — 13 m², sleeps 2. A window brings in natural daylight and sea views directly from the cabin.
• Balcony Cabin B3 (upper decks) — 14 m², sleeps 2. Upper-deck position with private outdoor space; 1 m² more than the B1 and B2 grades.
• Suite S — 21 m², sleeps 4. The most spacious option on board, with a separate living area and exclusive access to the Élite Suite & Club Restaurant each evening.

Where Costa Serena Sails

The ship covers more ground than most — Western Mediterranean, the Caribbean, South America, Transatlantic crossings, Transpacific routes, East and Southeast Asia, and Australia all feature in the programme.

In the Western Mediterranean, home ports include Marseille, Savona and Barcelona, with calls throughout the region. Browse Western Mediterranean itineraries, or search specifically for 7-day Mediterranean cruises or 14-day Mediterranean cruises to find a length that suits.

In the Caribbean, sailings operate from Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. See all Caribbean cruises or look directly at 14-night Caribbean cruises.

For South America, Costa Serena departs from Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Explore South America cruises and Brazil cruises, or go straight to Brazil cruises from the UK.

The ship also sails from Tokyo on Transpacific itineraries — Japan 2027 cruises from Tokyo give you a starting point — and reaches Australia as well as Southeast Asia. Transatlantic cruises in 2026 are also available.

Why Book Costa Serena with Cruise1st

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st brings genuine knowledge of Costa Cruises — not a general travel agent’s overview. Our cruise experts are available by phone before you book, to talk through cabin grades, fare types and the itinerary options that matter for your trip.

Every sailing on Costa Serena departs from an overseas port — Marseille, Savona, Barcelona, Guadeloupe and others — which means the cruise is the middle of a longer trip. Through a Cruise1st Package, we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers as one holiday, with everything on a single booking. There is no juggling of separate reservations, and no gap in the plan.

Other Costa Cruises Ships to Consider

If you are weighing up the Costa Cruises fleet, several other ships are available through Cruise1st: Costa Smeralda, Costa Toscana, Costa Pacifica, Costa Favolosa, Costa Fortuna and Costa Deliziosa all sail under the same flag and may suit a different itinerary or departure date.

Alternatives to Costa Serena

MSC World Europa is worth a look if you want to compare options. She sails from the same kind of ports — no flight required — and visits many of the same countries, including Italy, France, Spain and Guadeloupe. MSC World Europa is operated by MSC Cruises and sailings are available from £142pp*.

Common Questions About Costa Serena

Which Cabin Grade Gives the Best Value for Families?

The Suite S sleeps up to four guests in 21 m² with a separate living area, and suite occupants get complimentary access to the Élite Suite & Club Restaurant each evening — which can make it practical as well as comfortable for families. The full range of grades and current pricing is on the cabins and deck plans page.

Do All Sailings Require a Flight?

Yes — every Costa Serena sailing in the current programme departs from an overseas port. The most common home ports are Marseille, Savona, Barcelona and Pointe-à-Pitre, all of which require a flight from the UK. Cruise1st can package the flights, pre- or post-cruise hotel and transfers alongside the cruise in a single booking.

What Is the Longest Cruise Available on Costa Serena?

The longest sailing currently listed runs to 65 nights, making Costa Serena one of the few ships with a genuine grand voyage on offer. Shorter itineraries start from a few nights, so the ship suits both a quick Mediterranean break and an extended world voyage.

Is There a Children’s Club on Costa Serena?

Yes. Squok Club covers children aged 3 to 11 with a supervised activity programme included in the cruise fare. The Squok Baby Area is designed for younger children and families to use together, while the Outdoor Squok Area adds a family games space on deck. All three are complimentary.

How Do I Find the Cheapest Costa Serena Departures?

Prices start from £109pp* across the current programme. The quickest way to compare dates and durations is to search by region — try 7-day Mediterranean cruises or 14-night Caribbean cruises to filter to the itineraries most likely to match your budget and schedule. For a broader look, our Costa Cruises page shows the full fleet programme.