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Costa Cruises - Costa Serena Cruise Ship

Costa Serena Cruise Ship

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Costa Serena Cruise Ship - Deck Plans

Costa Serena Cruise Ship - Intro

The new Costa flagship, Costa Serena is spacious and light, and her name symbolises harmony and serenity. Costa Serena and her sister ship Costa Concordia, are the largest and longest ships in the Costa fleet. The prestigious Samsara Spa is spread over two decks and is a haven of wellness and relaxation. The beautiful Samsara Suites have direct access to the Spa and over 500 cabins have balconies. Choose from13 bars and 5 restaurants, 4 swimming pools, two with retractable glass roofs, and a range of other amenities. The decks are spacious and the stylish public areas are designed with comfort and relaxation in mind.

Costa Serena Cruise Ship - Specifications

Built in: 2007
Passenger Capacity: 1.465 (Double Occupancy) 3,780
Number of Crew: 1.100
Total Cabins: 1.500
Tonnage: 114.500 t 114,500 grt
Length: 950 feet 290 m
Beam: 118 feet
Decks: 17 (14 for Guests Use)
Cruising Speed: 21.5 Knots

Costa Serena Cruise Ship - Cabins

All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning/heating with twin or double beds; shower and wc; radio; TV; telephone; safe; hairdryer. Your holiday price includes a category 1 inside lower cabin or you may choose to upgrade.

1 Inside lower deck cabin

The cabin consists of twin or double beds, shower and wc, TV, telephone, safe.

2 Inside lower deck cabin

The cabin consists of twin or double beds, shower and wc, TV, telephone, safe.

3 Inside middle deck cabin

The cabin consists of twin or double beds, shower and wc, TV, telephone, safe.

5 Inside upper deck cabin

The cabin consists of twin or double beds, shower and wc, TV, telephone, safe.

6 Outside lower deck cabin

The cabin consists of twin or double beds, shower and wc, TV, telephone, safe with picture window.

7 Outside lower deck cabin

The cabin consists of twin or double beds, shower and wc, TV, telephone, safe with picture window

9 Outside upper deck balcony cabin

The cabin consists of twin or double beds, shower and wc, TV, telephone, safe with balcony

Costa Serena Cruise Ship - Dining

Ceres Restaurant (Main Dining Room)

Cuisine: Continental
Dress Code: Two formal nights; others are resort attire. Shorts and swim wear are not permitted.
Surcharge: No

Vesta Restaurant (Main Dining Room)

Cuisine: Continental
Dress Code: Two formal nights; others are resort attire. Shorts and swim wear are not permitted.
Surcharge: No

Prometeo Buffet Restaurant

Cuisine: Buffet
Dress Code: Resort attire. Shorts and swim wear are not permitted.
Surcharge: No
Hours: Check on board for hours.

Club Bacco

Cuisine: Continental a la carte.
Dress Code: Smart casual. Surcharge: Yes
Reservations Required: Yes

Samsara Restaurant

Cuisine: Continental a la carte
Dress Code: Casual
Surcharge: Yes
Reservations Required: Yes

In addition to the restaurants mentioned above, the Costa Serena also features 24-hour room service. Continental breakfast is available through room service every morning, buffet breakfast and lunch are available on deck, afternoon pizza and tea, are always available and midnight buffets and late night snacks are also available some nights.

Costa Serena Cruise Ship - Entertainment & Facilities

1500 cabins, 55 with direct access to the spa, 505 with private balcony
58 suites, all with private balcony
12 suites with direct access to the spa
5 restaurants, including one á la carte, by reservation only
13 bars, including a Cognac & Cigar bar
4 swimming pools, two with retractable roof
5 Jacuzzis and a water chute
Multi-purpose sports court
Outdoor jogging track (170 metres)
Samsara Spa set over two decks, with gym, Thalasso pool, treatment rooms, sauna and steam room
Theatre on three decks
Casino and disco
Internet point and library
Shopping Centre
Video Arcade, Squok Club, children's splash pool
Formula 1 simulator
Giant screen on the swimming pool deck

Costa Serena Cruise Ship - Dress Code

On a 7-day cruisethere are 2 formal nights, others are 'resort/casual attire'

Costa Serena Cruise Ship - Tipping

For your convenience Costa has introduced an automatic tipping system, so instead of worrying about how much and when to tip, an amount of 6 Euro or US$8 per person per day will be added to your on board account.

Costa Serena Cruise Ship - Guests With Special Needs