Costa Serena is a ship inspired by fun, well-being and relaxation, which is as playful as it is prodigious. As the largest in the Costa fleet, with a maximum capacity of 3,780 and weighing 114,147 tons, Serena will seduce you with her unique elegance and enticing atmosphere, boasting the title of the goddess of the sea. She is owned by Carnival Corporation and built in Italy with both the European market and European cruising in mind, which means there are many Carnival hallmarks in the layout. These include the amazing nine-story atrium lobby, the top-deck waterslide, the busy thoroughfare of Deck 5, where almost all the bars are located, and the pair of two-deck dining rooms at the centre and aft of the vessel. Cheerful colours abound both on deck and in the cabins, while her overall theme of Greek and Roman mythology is reflected in the naming of public rooms and dining areas.
The Costa Serena, which was the star of her very own TV series a short while back, is tailored to every individual requirement, which is highlighted in the exclusive Samsara Spa area. The facility is equipped with suites and cabins providing direct access to the spa area, the swimming pool, with its hydro-massage area, and the magnificent external deck boasting a giant screen and multi-language option available to all. Spa staterooms also come packaged with a number of tried and true treatments, an aroma diffuser, other related perks and private outdoor areas looking onto the solarium, where you can relax with herbal tea after your session. Samsara specialises in thalassotherapy, which are treatments that use seawater, marine mud, and other oceanic elements, to help cleanse your mind and body. Elsewhere on the ship, guests can splash in their choice of four pools, two of which feature sliding glass roofs for all-weather swimming.
Costa Serena really has everything you could possible desire in terms of entertainment, starting with the Grand Prix simulator, where you can experience the thrill of being a great racing driver, to the sports field, and the many lounges and bars. The forward end of the ship is occupied by the Teatro Giove, which is a stunning theatre, where you can see a number of comedy, magic and dance shows. The casino onboard spans the whole width of the ship, but is broken up by the disco in the middle, which has a flashing dance floor. This witty design of the disco is based around the theme of the god, Pan, and the casino itself is dedicated to the two-faced god Janus and is embellished with acres of shiny red and black.
There are two main dining rooms onboard Serena, which both span two decks. Vesta at the centre of the ship and Ceres at the aft are allocated to guests according to the location of your cabin. The lido restaurant, Prometheus, is enormous and offers a wide range of buffet meals for breakfast, lunch and tea.
Line: Costa Cruises
Launched: 04/08/2006
Tonnage: 114500
Length: 290
Total Crew: 1100
Occupancy: 3700
Ship Rating:
Deck 1 - Andromeda
Deck Plans
Cabin Codes
Andromeda and Cassiopea decks Features include 2 lower beds that can convert to queen-size private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Cassiopea deck Features include 2 lower beds that can convert to queen-size private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Centaurus deck Features include 2 lower beds that can convert to queen-size private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Acquarius Features include 2 lower beds that can convert to queen-size private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Perseus and Libra decks Features include 2 lower beds that can convert to queen-size private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Andromeda, Cassiopea, Centaurus, Acquarius and Perseus decks Features include a single bed, private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Taurus deck Features include two lower beds that can convert to a queen bed, single sofa bed, private bath with shower, sitting area, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, VCR, hairdryer, and a safe deposit box. Samsara stateroom guest also have discreet and convenient access to the Samsara spa at all times.
Andromeda deck Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Cassiopea, Centaurus, Acquarius and Libra decks Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Andromeda and Cassiopea decks Features include single bed, private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Virgo deck Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Centaurus deck Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Acquarius Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Perseus Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Libra deck Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Centaurus, Acquarius and Perseus decks. Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Taurus deck Features include two lower beds that can convert to a queen bed, single sofa bed, private balcony, private bath with shower, sitting area, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, VCR, hairdryer, and safe deposit box. Samsara Balcony Stateroom guest also have discreet and convenient access to the Samsara spa at all times.
Acquarius deck Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), Large sitting area, Balcony,a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Centaurus, Acquarius and Perseus decks Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), Large sitting area, Balcony,a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Acquarius and Libra decks Features include two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), Large sitting area, Balcony,a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Taurus deck Features include two lower beds that can convert to a queen bed, single sofa bed, private whirlpool bath, sitting area, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, VCR, hairdryer, and safe deposit box. Samsara Mini-Suite guests also have discreet and convenient access to the Samsara spa at all times, and will enjoy VIP check-in, priority embarkation and disembarkation, in suite butler service, daily fresh fruit, one bottle of sparkling wine, preferred seating at the ships many restaurants, and an invitation to the cocktail party with the captain
Taurus deck Features include two lower beds that can convert to a queen bed, single sofa bed, private balcony, private whirlpool bath, sitting area, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, VCR, hairdryer, and safe deposit box. Samsara Suite guests also have discreet and convenient access to the Samsara spa at all times, and will enjoy VIP check-in, priority embarkation and disembarkation, in suite butler service, daily fresh fruit, one bottle of sparkling wine, preferred seating at the ships many restaurants, and an invitation to the cocktail party with the captain
