Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
- Cruises
- 95
- From
- $296
Ship comparison
Costa Smeralda vs MSC Euribia
MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia
- Cruises
- 43
- From
- $460
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Costa Smeralda is a mega Costa Cruises ship carrying 5,224 passengers, in service since 2019. MSC Euribia is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,828 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Costa Smeralda if you want a lower starting fare, better-rated entertainment or more cruises to choose from: it outscores MSC Euribia for entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $296 (vs $460) and it has 95 cruises on sale (vs 43).
Choose MSC Euribia if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated dining or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Costa Smeralda for romantic (7.0 vs 5.0), dining (7.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Costa Smeralda | MSC Euribia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Costa Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 180,000 | 181,541 |
| Passengers | 5,224 | 4,828 |
| Crew | 1,646 | 1,704 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.5 | 37.6 (better) |
| Cabins | 2,612 | — |
| Decks | 20 | 18 |
| Length | 1,105 ft | 1,086 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 141 ft |
| Speed | — | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 95 | 43 |
| Upcoming sailings | 303 | 301 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 17 nights | 3 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $296 (better) | $460 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Costa Smeralda leads on 1 of the ten, MSC Euribia on 6, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
The new flagship of the Costa Cruises fleet, Costa Smeralda debuted in December 2019 with hallmark Made in Italy touches throughout, from the public areas to the cabins.
Sailing now
95 cruises on sale, from $296.
MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia
MSC Euribia debuted in June 2023 as the latest and greatest megaship from MSC Cruises with a capacity of 4,828 passengers at double occupancy (and a full capacity of 6,327).
Sailing now
43 cruises on sale, from $460.
Questions
Costa Smeralda or MSC Euribia?
Which is bigger, Costa Smeralda or MSC Euribia?
MSC Euribia is bigger at 181,541 gross tons, against 180,000 gross tons for Costa Smeralda. Costa Smeralda carries 5,224 passengers and MSC Euribia carries 4,828.
Which ship is newer, Costa Smeralda or MSC Euribia?
MSC Euribia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2019 for Costa Smeralda.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Euribia, with 37.6 gross tons per passenger against 34.5 on Costa Smeralda. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Euribia, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 3.2 on Costa Smeralda.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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