About Costa Serena

The Costa Serena started sailing in 2007 . Former names: none. The Costa Serena is registered in Genoa, Italy. The Costa Serena has 1507 cabins. 39 percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

You can expect between 3014 to 3617 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Costa Serena has a space ratio of 31.7 . (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 38.

The Costa Serena has 1068 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board. There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.

There are 13 decks on this ship. The highest deck number is 14. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 8.

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2006 - Costa Concordia - No longer sailing
2007 - Costa Serena
2009 - Costa Pacifica
2011 - Costa Favolosa
2012 - Costa Fascinosa

There are 28 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.


The ship last drydock was in Mar 2022.

Most modern cruise ships need to be dry docked for inspection, maintenance and class surveys every five years and once they reach 15 years of age they need to be dry docked at least twice within a five-year period. Dry docks typically last up to 14 days at a cost of up to $2 million per day and involve regular maintenance including hull cleaning, exterior painting of the structure, inspection of pipes, restoration of exterior deck flooring, and installation of enhanced HVAC filter systems

Its name symbolizes harmony and serenity. Costa Serena and her sister ship Costa Concordia, are the largest and longest ships in the fleet. This is the 12th vessel in the fleet. The prestigious Samsara Spa spreads over two decks and is a haven of wellness and relaxation. The beautiful Samsara Suites have direct access to the Spa. Over 500 cabins have balconies. Choose from 13 bars and 5 restaurants. There are 4 swimming pools, two with retractable glass roofs. The decks are spacious and panoramic, and the stylish public areas are designed with your comfort and relaxation in mind.

Passengers are also served by Peper robots, which are the latest cyborg technology. These robots greet and guide passenger throughout the voyage and they speak 3 languages. There are 1507 staterooms total, and most have a private step-out balcony.

In addition to complimentary 24-hour room service, dining options onboard include:

Ristorante Vesta- open seating for breakfast and lunch, fixed seating for dinner
Ristorante Ceres- 2 level dining with fixed dinner
Club Bacco Restaurant-ala carte, steakhouse dinner menu only, reservations required
Ristorante Samsara- healthy and low calorie food, complimentary for Samsara spa cabins, specialty for
all others, reservations required
Ristorante Buffet Prometeo- all 3 meals, complimentary, in the evenings it transforms into a pizzeria

For those that love the spa, there are Samsara Spa suites and cabins that allow for the whole experience. The doors have a bamboo effect, and the decor is very restful and serene. There is luxury bedding, herbal teas, eco-cotton bathrobes, and plenty of amenities in the bathroom. Included in the stay is a welcome consultation, 2 classes, 2 spa treatments, and 2 tanning sessions as well as unlimited access to the Thermal Suite and Ristorante Samsara. The Spa and Wellness complex itself offers a fitness area, treatment rooms, Japanese TeaRoom, Relaxation Room, Thermal Suites, Solarium, Tepidarium (heated loungers), Laconium (low humidity sauna), Aroma Steam Baths, Thalassotherapy pool, Turkish Bath, Solarium, Saunas, and Kinesis Room.

In the evenings, most entertainment can be found at the Teatro Giove, which is the main theater lounge that offers grand productions each night. There is also the Grand Bar Apollo, which has a dance floor and stage, Serena Atrium which has live music and entertainment in its open-floor area, Piano Bar Minerva which has a stage for cabaret performances, and the Sala da Ballo Cupido which also has a dance floor and bar. For those who like to gamble, the Casino Giano is also a great evening choice, and late night crowds can head to the Discoteca Pan, which is a disco nightclub.

The kids and teens will have plenty to do with their own age-appropriate clubs and lounges, as well as a mini-aquapark, 4D cinema, virtual gaming lounges, grand prix simulator, pool areas, and combined sports court.

Shopping options are abundant with plenty of duty-free and tax-free shops and a photo gallery and shop.