--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 2486abef-5c7c-4e2b-9e70-3eab364e350b slug: 2255453 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Costa Cruises ship: Costa Smeralda departure_date: return_date: nights: 19 embarkation_port: Cape Town, South Africa disembarkation_port: Genoa, Italy starting_price_usd: 2396.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T21:42:54Z --- # South Africa from Cape Town > Costa Cruises · Costa Smeralda · Mar 28 – Apr 16, 2027   (19 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Costa Cruises | | **Ship** | Costa Smeralda | | **Duration** | 19 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Cape Town, South Africa | | **Disembarkation Port** | Genoa, Italy | | **Starting Price** | 2,396 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Cape Town, South Africa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum. ### Day 2: Cape Town, South Africa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Walvis Bay, Namibia **Arrives:** 02:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Walvis Bay is a port town on the coast of Namibia. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, its tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife including flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and ships. Dolphins, whales and Cape fur seals inhabit the Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point Lighthouse. East of the bay, coastal sand dunes like Dune 7 mark the start of the Namib Desert. ### Day 5: Walvis Bay, Namibia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Walvis Bay is a port town on the coast of Namibia. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, its tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife including flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and ships. Dolphins, whales and Cape fur seals inhabit the Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point Lighthouse. East of the bay, coastal sand dunes like Dune 7 mark the start of the Namib Desert. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands) **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the city’s access to the sea and characterized by a mix of cultures that have managed to coexist in harmony with each other. Santa Cruz is a cosmopolitan city of different influences and varied trends, as you can see from the mix of historic buildings and modern architecture. After leaving the port, start your tour with a visit of the Auditorio de Tenerife and the “Circulo de Amistad." Then take a visit to the Nuestra Señora de África market, where yo... ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: Tangier (Morocco) **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM The strategic location of the Moroccan city of Tangier has attracted most powerful nations in history over the centuries. The Port of Tangier connects Africa to the Mediterranean via the Strait of Gibraltar, and is one of the country's most important ports, a true cultural and economic crossroads between Europe and Morocco. Costa cruises in the Atlantic Ocean moor at its docks to set off to explore the city. The medina will be the first destination of your trip to Tangier. Narrow streets that ... ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: Barcelona **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:00 PM Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place. In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years a... ### Day 20: Genoa, Italy **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Genoa (Genova) is a port city and the capital of northwest Italy's Liguria region. It's known for its central role in maritime trade over many centuries. In the old town stands the Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its black-and-white-striped facade and frescoed interior. Narrow lanes open onto monumental squares like Piazza de Ferrari, site of an iconic bronze fountain and Teatro Carlo Felice opera house. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $2,396 | | Ocean View | $2,696 | | Balcony | $2,896 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Interior Group ( I1 + I2 )** (Code: IN1) Interior **Classic Inside** (Code: IC) Extremely comfortable! For those who love to stay by the pool all day, enjoy aperitifs and rotating shows: a room from where everything is easily accessible, to enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep and start off each day with a new adventure.Simplicity in classic style for a low-cost and inspiring trav... **Interior** (Code: I4) Extremely comfortable! For those who love to stay by the pool all day, enjoy aperitifs and rotating shows: a room from where everything is easily accessible, to enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep and start off each day with a new adventure.Simplicity in classic style for a low-cost and inspiring trav... **Interior Group ( I3 + I4 )** (Code: IN2) Interior **Inside - Guaranteed** (Code: IV) Extremely comfortable! For those who love to stay by the pool all day, enjoy aperitifs and rotating shows: a room from where everything is easily accessible, to enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep and start off each day with a new adventure.Simplicity in classic style for a low-cost and inspiring trav... **Interior** (Code: I3) Interior **Premium Inside** (Code: IP) Extremely comfortable! For those who love to stay by the pool all day, enjoy aperitifs and rotating shows: a room from where everything is easily accessible, to enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep and start off each day with a new adventure.Simplicity in classic style for a low-cost and inspiring trav... **Interior** (Code: I2) Interior **Interior** (Code: I1) Interior ### Outside Cabins **Terrace with Sea View** (Code: T1) Do you know that feeling of freedom you get when there’s nothing but sea and sky in front of you? You can experience it whenever you want; just walk out on the terrace for outdoor breakfast or sit on the veranda and enjoy the view at any time of the year. What more do you want? **Classic Outside Ocean view** (Code: EC) A new sea view everyday The sky and the sea in your room: enjoy ever-changing views from the comfort of your bed! An elegant and bright room to relax with those you love and daily admire the colours of your holiday. Elegant Bright A new sea view everyday Safe and comfortable It's not just about fi... **Oceanview Group ( E1 + E2 )** (Code: ET1) Oceanview **Premium Outside Ocean view** (Code: EP) A new sea view everyday The sky and the sea in your room: enjoy ever-changing views from the comfort of your bed! An elegant and bright room to relax with those you love and daily admire the colours of your holiday. Elegant Bright A new sea view everyday Safe and comfortable It's not just about fi... **Outside - Guaranteed** (Code: EV) A new sea view everyday The sky and the sea in your room: enjoy ever-changing views from the comfort of your bed! An elegant and bright room to relax with those you love and daily admire the colours of your holiday. Elegant Bright A new sea view everyday Safe and comfortable It's not just about fi... **Oceanview** (Code: E2) A new sea view everyday The sky and the sea in your room: enjoy ever-changing views from the comfort of your bed! An elegant and bright room to relax with those you love and daily admire the colours of your holiday. Elegant Bright A new sea view everyday Safe and comfortable It's not just about fi... **Premium Terrace** (Code: TP) A panorama for every season Do you know that feeling of freedom you get when there’s nothing but sea and sky in front of you? You can experience it whenever you want; just walk out on the terrace for outdoor breakfast or sit on the veranda and enjoy the view at any time of the year. What more do you... **Classic Terrace** (Code: TC) A panorama for every season Do you know that feeling of freedom you get when there’s nothing but sea and sky in front of you? You can experience it whenever you want; just walk out on the terrace for outdoor breakfast or sit on the veranda and enjoy the view at any time of the year. What more do you... **Oceanview** (Code: E1) A new sea view everyday The sky and the sea in your room: enjoy ever-changing views from the comfort of your bed! An elegant and bright room to relax with those you love and daily admire the colours of your holiday. Elegant Bright A new sea view everyday Safe and comfortable It's not just about fi... **Terrace with Sea View** (Code: T2) Do you know that feeling of freedom you get when there’s nothing but sea and sky in front of you? You can experience it whenever you want; just walk out on the terrace for outdoor breakfast or sit on the veranda and enjoy the view at any time of the year. What more do you want? ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony Group** (Code: BA2) Balcony **Balcony Group** (Code: BA1) Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B3) Enjoy the sea breeze! A large terrace just for you, to experience the beauty of the sea, any time of day and night, and take memorable selfies with your sweetheart. Your Sea Terrace allows you to enjoy your breakfast in the open air or sip your aperitif at sunset while admiring an ever-changing sea ... **Premium Ocean Balcony** (Code: BP) Enjoy the sea breeze! A large terrace just for you, to experience the beauty of the sea, any time of day and night, and take memorable selfies with your sweetheart. Your Sea Terrace allows you to enjoy your breakfast in the open air or sip your aperitif at sunset while admiring an ever-changing sea ... **Balcony - Guaranteed** (Code: BV) Enjoy the sea breeze! A large terrace just for you, to experience the beauty of the sea, any time of day and night, and take memorable selfies with your sweetheart. Your Sea Terrace allows you to enjoy your breakfast in the open air or sip your aperitif at sunset while admiring an ever-changing sea ... **Balcony** (Code: B1) Enjoy the sea breeze! A large terrace just for you, to experience the beauty of the sea, any time of day and night, and take memorable selfies with your sweetheart. Your Sea Terrace allows you to enjoy your breakfast in the open air or sip your aperitif at sunset while admiring an ever-changing sea ... **Balcony** (Code: B2) Enjoy the sea breeze! A large terrace just for you, to experience the beauty of the sea, any time of day and night, and take memorable selfies with your sweetheart. Your Sea Terrace allows you to enjoy your breakfast in the open air or sip your aperitif at sunset while admiring an ever-changing sea ... **Classic Ocean Balcony** (Code: BC) Enjoy the sea breeze! A large terrace just for you, to experience the beauty of the sea, any time of day and night, and take memorable selfies with your sweetheart. Your Sea Terrace allows you to enjoy your breakfast in the open air or sip your aperitif at sunset while admiring an ever-changing sea ... **Balcony** (Code: B4) Enjoy the sea breeze! A large terrace just for you, to experience the beauty of the sea, any time of day and night, and take memorable selfies with your sweetheart. Your Sea Terrace allows you to enjoy your breakfast in the open air or sip your aperitif at sunset while admiring an ever-changing sea ... ### Suite Cabins **Grand Suite with Ocean View Balcony** (Code: GS) Comfort and a touch of luxury Opening our welcome bottle is the best way to start enjoying the luxury of this suite, which is simply top of the line: private butler, whirlpool and many little amenities for a holiday that is fit for kings and queens, just as you deserve. Exclusive location An XXL te... **Suite with Ocean View Balcony** (Code: S) Comfort and a touch of luxury Opening our welcome bottle is the best way to start enjoying the luxury of this suite, which is simply top of the line: private butler, whirlpool and many little amenities for a holiday that is fit for kings and queens, just as you deserve. Exclusive location An XXL te... ## Ship Information ### Costa Smeralda Costa Smeralda is the ship that is the symbol of beauty, style and Italian hospitality. Its spaces were expertly created drawing inspiration from the squares of our beautiful country. What’s new on our latest Flagship: The Colosseum, the heart of the Costa Smeralda, spanning three decks at the centre of the ship, dedicated to the finest in entertainment. The Piazza di Spagna: a grand open air staircase overlooking the stern. The "Volare" walkway that reaches the highest point on the ship at 65 metres and Trastevere: a square in the centre of the ship that combines bars, shops and entertainment in one place. Now take a look at the current position of Costa Smeralda. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 6,554 | | Crew | 1,646 | | Gross Tonnage | 185,010.0 | | Length | 1,105.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 2,612 | ## Ports of Call ### Cape Town, South Africa *Coordinates: -33.916, 18.4222* Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum. ### Walvis Bay, Namibia *Coordinates: -22.9551, 14.5203* Walvis Bay is a port town on the coast of Namibia. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, its tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife including flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and ships. Dolphins, whales and Cape fur seals inhabit the Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point Lighthouse. East of the bay, coastal sand dunes like Dune 7 mark the start ... ### Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands) *Coordinates: 28.4636, -16.2518* The port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the city’s access to the sea and characterized by a mix of cultures that have managed to coexist in harmony with each other. Santa Cruz is a cosmopolitan city of different influences and varied trends, as you can see from the mix of historic buildings and modern architecture. After leaving the port, start your tour with a visit of the Auditorio de Tenerife ... ### Tangier (Morocco) The strategic location of the Moroccan city of Tangier has attracted most powerful nations in history over the centuries. The Port of Tangier connects Africa to the Mediterranean via the Strait of Gibraltar, and is one of the country's most important ports, a true cultural and economic crossroads between Europe and Morocco. Costa cruises in the Atlantic Ocean moor at its docks to set off to expl... ### Barcelona *Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015* Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place. In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Sp... ### Genoa, Italy *Coordinates: 44.4071, 8.90944* Genoa (Genova) is a port city and the capital of northwest Italy's Liguria region. It's known for its central role in maritime trade over many centuries. In the old town stands the Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its black-and-white-striped facade and frescoed interior. Narrow lanes open onto monumental squares like Piazza de Ferrari, site of an iconic bronze fountain and Teatro Carlo Fe... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2255453 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2255453 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2255453.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2255453/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-smeralda/other/120566.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 21:42:54 UTC