LNG-powered newbuild Costa Smeralda gets its funnelLNG-powered newbuild Costa Smeralda gets its funnel

Costa Smeralda will be fueled, in port and at sea, by liquefied natural gas, eliminating particulate and sulfur oxide emissions while also significantly reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides and CO2.

Nov. 3 naming ceremony in Savona

The 180,000gt vessel is set to enter service Oct. 20 with a 14-night inaugural cruise from Hamburg to Savona. The naming ceremony is set for Nov. 3 in Savona. A day later, Costa Smeralda will depart on a five-night cruise to Barcelona, Marseille and Civitavecchia.

Weeklong western Mediterranean sailings from Savona to Marseilles, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Civitavecchia and La Spezia will operate until April 2021.

A sister ship, also being built at Meyer Turku, is scheduled for 2021 delivery.