# Costa Serena

- Kind: ship
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/costa-serena

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Size: Large
- Market segment: Casual large resort
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Class: Concordia class
- Year built: refurbished 2021
- Region: South America & Antarctica, Mediterranean, Japan & Asia

A 2007-launched Concordia-class ship with interiors inspired by ancient Roman mythology. In 2026, it will operate a 65-night long-distance voyage from Tokyo to Buenos Aires, then join the South American season. It is scheduled to return to the Mediterranean in spring 2027 and often handles long-distance repositioning itineraries within the fleet.

- Value-focused
- Family-friendly

Checked: 2026-07-22

[See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/costa-serena/scale)

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-07-22

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gross tonnage | 114,147 GT |
| Passenger capacity | 3,000 |
| Crew | 1,100 |
| Decks | 17 |
| Cabins | 1,500 |
| Length | 290 m (951 ft) |
| Year built | 2007 |
| IMO number | 9343132 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-07-22

| Item | Score (0–5) |
| --- | --- |
| Families | 4 |
| Adults | 3 |
| Luxury | 2 |
| First-time cruisers | 3 |
| Entertainment | 4 |
| Dining | 3 |
| Japanese-language support | 1 |

### Great for

South American season
Long repositioning voyages
Price-conscious travelers

### Less suited to

Travelers seeking the newest ships
Short, easygoing trips

## Japanese language support and practical onboard information

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

| Item | Value | Label | Description | Scope | Sources | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public bath | Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite | Official | — | — | [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese food | Japanese food at extra cost | Secondary source | — | — | [bute.co.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://www.bute.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Costa-Cruise-Guide_2025.pdf) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese language support | Japanese-speaking staff and menus | Secondary source | — | — | [bute.co.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://www.bute.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025_serena_charter_vol2.pdf) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Payment in yen | Payment in yen not accepted | Official | — | Line-wide | [costa-cruise.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://costa-cruise.jp/faq/) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Smoking | Smoking in designated areas only | Official | — | Line-wide | [costa-cruise.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://costa-cruise.jp/faq/) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Dress code | Formal nights | Official | — | Line-wide | [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/useful-info.html) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Power outlets | Plug types: C | Secondary source | — | — | [logitravel.it](https://www.logitravel.it/crociere/compagnie-di-navigazione/costa-crociere/navi/costa-serena/scheda-tecnica/) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |

Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Pitta / Not stated: no information found in official sources

English text in preparation.

## At a glance

Checked: 2026-07-22

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Kids club | Yes |
| Adults-only areas | Unknown |
| Waterpark | Yes |
| Casino | Yes |
| Theater and shows | Yes |
| Spa | Yes |
| Cinema | Unknown |
| Accessible cabins | Yes |
| Solo cabins | Yes |
| All-inclusive | No |

- Japanese support rating (editorial): 1/5

Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

## Cabins by category

Checked: 2026-07-22

| Cabins | Description | Cabin count / recommended decks | Size | Capacity / beds | Features | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Interior Classic/Premium (IC/IP), Spa Interior (SI) | The most affordable windowless grade, with 592 cabins in total. Standard cabins are approximately 14 m², while spa-partner cabins are approximately 12 m². All passenger cabins were refreshed during the November 2025 renovation. | 592 cabins / Decks 1, 2, 6–10 | 12–14 m² (129–151 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds; a Pullman-style upper bed accommodates additional guests. | Balcony: No, Window: No, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: Unknown | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Studio Single (CI Interior / CE Oceanview) | A small cabin for single occupancy; only 12 rooms are available without the surcharge based on a two-person fare, but limited availability means they tend to fill early. | 12 cabins / Decks 1, 2, 6, 7, and 10 | 12–18 m² (129–194 ft²) (Estimated) | 1 person (single occupancy) / 1 single bed, with private bathroom | Balcony: No, Window: No, Concierge: No, Connecting: No, Solo: Yes, Accessible: No | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Oceanview Classic/Premium (EC/EP) | All 321 rooms have non-opening windows. Located mainly on lower decks for less motion, this is a popular price range for short cruises departing from or arriving in Asia. | 321 cabins / Decks 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, and 11 | 16–20 m² (172–215 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds; a Pullman-style upper bed accommodates additional guests. | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: Unknown | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Balcony Classic/Premium (BC/BP), Spa Balcony (SB) | The largest category, with 524 rooms; about 40% of the ship has balconies. Balconies are about 3 m² for Classic and about 5 m² for Premium. Many of the ship's 154 connecting cabins are in this grade. | 524 cabins / Decks 6–10 | 17 m² (183 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds + sofa bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: Unknown | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Mini Suite (MS/SM-Spa) / Balcony Suite (S/SU-Spa) | A mid-level grade combining 18 Mini-Suites (17–21 m², 6–7 m² balconies) and 42 Balcony Suites (26 m², 6 m² balconies). The suite interiors were refreshed during the 2025 refurbishment. | 60 cabins / Decks 6–10 | 17–26 m² (183–280 ft²) (Estimated) | Mini suites: 2 people; balcony suites: 3 people / Convertible twin beds + sofa bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: Unknown | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |
| Grand Suite (GS / SG-Spa) | The highest grade onboard, with only 10 rooms. Features approximately 32 m² plus an 8-11 m² balcony, a dressing room, and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi. | 10 cabins / Deck 7 (midship) and Deck 10 (forward) | 32 m² (344 ft²) (Estimated) | Maximum 4 people / Convertible twin beds + double sofa bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Yes, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified) |

Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.

Links generally lead to official pages; some have not been verified.

## Dining

Checked: 2026-07-22

- Onboard currency: USD

### Included in the fare (no extra charge)

#### Ristorante Vesta / Ristorante Ceres

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Italian-centered international cuisine (Asian dishes also served when Asian cuisine is offered)
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Ceres has assigned seating at a set dinner time)

A two-venue main dining arrangement. Vesta is a two-level venue toward the bow, while Ceres is toward the stern and uses assigned seating at set dinner times.

#### Buffet Prometeo

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International buffet (with an Asian cuisine corner)
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner

A self-service venue on the Lido Deck. In line with the ship's deployment in Asia, it offers an extensive selection of Chinese and other Asian dishes.

#### Elite Suite Club Restaurant

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Italian gourmet cuisine
- Hours: Breakfast and dinner (suite guests only)

A small restaurant exclusively for suite guests. Available at no additional charge.

### Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)

#### Archipelago

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): Around $50 (equivalent to €49-55 on European ships; exact price for Asian deployment unconfirmed)
- Cuisine: Michelin-starred chef-supervised course cuisine
- Hours: Dinner only (reservation required)

A signature specialty restaurant opened during the November 2025 renovation, serving menus supervised by a Michelin-starred chef.

- Beer: Canned/bottled beer, around $6
- Soft drinks: Soft drinks, around $4
- Water: Around $3 for bottled water

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| 5-course menu supervised by a Michelin-starred chef (appetizer, pasta, main, dessert) | Included in course |

#### La Fiorentina Steak House (former Club Bacco)

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): About $30-45 (exact amount unconfirmed)
- Cuisine: Steakhouse and Italian cuisine
- Hours: Dinner only (reservation required)

A specialty steak restaurant whose signature dish is the Tuscan bistecca. It was reorganized into the new food court area at the stern during the renovation.

- Beer: Canned/bottled beer, around $6
- Soft drinks: Soft drinks, around $4
- Water: Around $3 for bottled water

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Florentine-style T-bone steak | Unknown |

#### Sushino at Costa

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): All-you-can-eat plan available (about €15 in Europe; price for Asian deployment unconfirmed)
- Cuisine: Sushi, sashimi, and rolls
- Hours: Lunch and dinner

A sushi specialty restaurant opened during the November 2025 renovation. It serves nigiri, rolls, and sashimi, and also accepts all-you-can-eat plans. A convenient option for Japanese passengers.

- Beer: Canned/bottled beer, around $6
- Soft drinks: Soft drinks, around $4
- Water: Around $3 for bottled water

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| California roll | Unknown |
| Assorted nigiri and sashimi | Unknown |

#### Shabu Shabu

- Category: Extra charge
- Cuisine: Shabu-shabu (hot pot cuisine)
- Hours: Dinner only (reservation required)

A paid shabu-shabu specialty restaurant set up to match the Asia deployment. The price is unconfirmed.

- Beer: Canned/bottled beer, around $6
- Soft drinks: Soft drinks, around $4
- Water: Around $3 for bottled water

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Shabu-shabu set with thinly sliced meat and vegetables | Unknown |

#### Noodle Bar

- Category: Extra charge
- Cuisine: Asian-style noodle cuisine
- Hours: Lunch and dinner

A casual paid venue where Asian noodle dishes can be ordered individually. Price unconfirmed.

- Beer: Canned/bottled beer, around $6
- Soft drinks: Soft drinks, around $4
- Water: Around $3 for bottled water

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Noodle dishes from across Asia (ramen, pho, etc.) | Unknown |

#### Pizzeria Pummid'Oro

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): Around $10 per item (exact amount unconfirmed)
- Cuisine: Naples-style pizza
- Hours: Afternoon through late night

A specialty restaurant for oven-baked Naples-style pizza, opened during the November 2025 renovation. Open until late at night.

- Beer: Canned/bottled beer, around $6
- Soft drinks: Soft drinks, around $4
- Water: Around $3 for bottled water

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Margherita (oven-baked) | Unknown |

#### Ristorante Samsara

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): Free for guests staying in spa-affiliated cabins; others pay about $25-30 (exact amount unconfirmed)
- Cuisine: Healthy, light wellness cuisine
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

A restaurant specializing in healthy, organic cuisine. Guests in the 103 spa cabins can dine there at no additional charge.

- Beer: Canned/bottled beer, around $6
- Soft drinks: Soft drinks, around $4
- Water: Around $3 for bottled water

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Light course with soup or pasta and a main | Included in course |

## Facilities and activities

Checked: 2026-07-22

### Highlights

- A water slide called Toboga that runs from Decks 13 to 14 down to Deck 11
- A new food-court-style dining area was added in a major refurbishment carried out in Shenzhen, China, in November 2025
- A venue lineup with a strong Asian flavor, added in the refurbishment: Archipelago (overseen by Michelin-starred chefs), Sushino, shabu-shabu and a noodle bar
- Onboard design with decks named after the twelve zodiac signs
- About 5,990 works of art are displayed on board
- The oldest surviving ship of the Concordia class (entered service in 2007)

| Facilities | Category | Kind | Scope | Amount | Description | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lido Urano Pool | Included | Pool | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A main pool with two jacuzzis and a sliding glass roof. It can be used regardless of the weather. | Unknown |
| Lido Sole Pool | Included | Pool | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Another pool with a retractable roof. There are four pools and five jacuzzis onboard. | Unknown |
| Lido Iris Pool | Included | Pool | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | An outdoor pool and sun deck area with jacuzzis. | Unknown |
| Toboga Waterslide | Included | Waterslides | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Unknown | A long water slide running from Decks 13-14 down to Deck 11. | Unknown |
| Lido Squok Kiddie Aqua Park | Included | Waterslides | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Unknown | A shallow pool for small children and water-play equipment. | Unknown |
| Solemio Spa | Extra charge | Spa | Adults only: Unknown, For children: No | Treatments are charged per order. Spa partner cabin guests can use the facilities free of charge. (Estimated) | A two-deck wellness facility with a hammam (Turkish bath), sauna, and various treatments. | Unknown |
| Gym (16+) | Included | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Machine use is free (Estimated) | A gym centered on cardio and strength-training machines, available to guests aged 16 and over. | Unknown |
| Multi-Sports Court | Included | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A multipurpose court for volleyball, basketball, and futsal. | Unknown |
| Jogging Track | Included | Jogging | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | An outdoor jogging track circling the upper deck. | Unknown |
| Teatro Giove | Included | Theater | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A main theater, 3 levels high. Musicals and variety shows are staged every night. | Unknown |
| Casino Giano | Extra charge | Casino | Adults only: Yes, For children: No | Games are charged per order (Estimated) | An onboard casino with slot machines and table games. | Unknown |
| Disco & Nightclub | Extra charge | Nightclub | Adults only: No, For children: No | Admission is free; drinks are charged per order (Estimated) | A two-deck disco and nightclub open until late at night. | Unknown |
| Apollo Grand Bar / Luna Lounge and other bars | Extra charge | Bar | Adults only: No, For children: No | Drinks are charged per order (Estimated) | Several bars with different atmospheres, including the Apollo Grand Bar in the atrium and the Luna Lounge. | Unknown |
| Squok Club & Teen Zone | Included | Kids | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | The basic program is free (Estimated) | Kids' facilities with a Mini Club for ages 3 to 6, a Maxi Club for ages 7 to 11 and a teen program. | Unknown |
| Video Arcade | Extra charge | Arcade | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Charged per play (Estimated) | An arcade corner with video game machines. | Unknown |
| Costa & Galleria Shops | Extra charge | Shop | Adults only: No, For children: No | Charged only at purchase (Estimated) | A shopping area selling duty-free branded goods, cosmetics, and souvenirs. | Unknown |
| Library & Chapel | Included | Library | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A book corner and an onboard worship space (chapel). | Unknown |

## Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Checked: 2026-07-22

### Children and families

- Toboga Waterslide — A long water slide running from Decks 13-14 down to Deck 11.
- Lido Squok Kiddie Aqua Park — A shallow pool for small children and water-play equipment.
- Squok Club & Teen Zone — Kids' facilities with a Mini Club for ages 3 to 6, a Maxi Club for ages 7 to 11 and a teen program.
- Video Arcade — An arcade corner with video game machines.

### Adults-only areas

- Casino Giano — An onboard casino with slot machines and table games.

### Practical information (line-wide)

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Onboard currency | EUR |
| Gratuities | The service charge (gratuity) is not included in the fare. Instead, a fixed amount per night is automatically added to the onboard account after boarding. It applies uniformly to all ships and all guests regardless of fare type (Basic/Comfort-type/Deluxe), and guests are not expected to reduce or remove it at their discretion. |
| Payment | Cashless onboard |
| Voltage | Mainly 220V (depending on the ship, some are a mix supporting 110-220V/60Hz). Japanese devices that are 100V-only may not be usable without a transformer, so please check. |
| Formal nights | The number of gala nights roughly scales with cruise length: about 1 on a 3 to 4 night cruise, 2 on a 7-night cruise and 3 on a 10-night cruise. On Mediterranean cruises, 1 to 2 is typical. |
| Medical facilities | There is a medical center staffed by doctors and nurses, available 24 hours for emergencies. Consultations and treatment are not free and are charged to your onboard account each time (travel insurance generally cannot be used directly at the counter, and costs are usually claimed afterward). An exact Costa-specific fee schedule could not be confirmed from public information. |
| Bringing items onboard | Bringing alcohol on board is prohibited in principle, whether at embarkation or at ports of call, and anything found in X-ray screening is confiscated until the end of the cruise. Wine and champagne may be allowed only if approved by prior application, in which case a corkage fee of €10 per bottle is charged. Alcohol purchased at ports of call or in the onboard duty-free shops is also held until the end of the cruise (effectively confiscated). |
| Mobile and connectivity | The EU "free roaming" rule applies only on land, such as at ports of call. If your phone connects to the ship's maritime network at sea, expensive maritime roaming charges outside the scope of the regulation (both calls and data are far higher than usual) apply, so the practical standard approach at sea is to put your phone offline or in airplane mode and use Costa's onboard Wi-Fi package or an eSIM. |

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/service-charges.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/new-rates.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/comfort-plus.html)
- [sightdoing.net](https://sightdoing.net/costa-cruise-onboard-costs/)
- [cruisemummy.co.uk](https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/costa-cruise-drink-packages/)
- [travelmarketreport.com](https://www.travelmarketreport.com/cruises/articles/costa-cruises-introduces-simplified-rates-for-north-american-market)
- [travelagentcentral.com](https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/costa-cruises-streamlines-fare-structure)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/costa-cruises-laundry-services-packages-price-lists-and-alternatives/)
- [icruise.com](https://www.icruise.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises-smoking-policy.html)
- [mycosta.costacruises.eu](https://mycosta.costacruises.eu/web-checkin.html)

## Itineraries on this ship

### [12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Savona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-12n-savona)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: Savona → Savona
- Port: Savona › Barcelona › Alicante › +7 › Savona
- Cruise type: Round trip / 11
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Marseille](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-12n-athens-piraeus-to-marseille)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-09
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Marseille
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Cape Sounion › Valletta › +8 › Marseille
- Cruise type: One way / 12
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [20-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-20n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 20 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Mykonos › Valletta › +14 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 18
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Taranto](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-7n-taranto)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jun–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Taranto → Taranto
- Port: Taranto › Argostoli › Mykonos › +4 › Taranto
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [25-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Sydney (Australia)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-25n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-sydney-australia)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Oct 2026
- Departure months: 2026-10
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 25 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Sydney (Australia)
- Port: Yokohama › Keelung (Taipei) › Hong Kong › +7 › Sydney (Australia)
- Cruise type: One way / 11
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [51-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to San Antonio (Santiago)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-51n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-san-antonio)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Oct 2026
- Departure months: 2026-10
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 51 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → San Antonio (Santiago)
- Port: Yokohama › Keelung (Taipei) › Hong Kong › +16 › San Antonio (Santiago)
- Cruise type: One way / 20
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [65-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Buenos Aires](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-65n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-buenos-aires)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Oct 2026
- Departure months: 2026-10
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 65 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Buenos Aires
- Port: Yokohama › Keelung (Taipei) › Hong Kong › +22 › Buenos Aires
- Cruise type: One way / 26
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

## What is included and what costs extra

Checked: 2026-07-22

### Included in the fare / extra

| Item | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Meals (main restaurants) | Included |
| Alcohol | Extra charge |
| Gratuities | Extra charge |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge |
| Specialty dining | Extra charge |
| Shore excursions | Extra charge |

The basic fare includes the cabin, all-day meals in the main dining rooms and buffet, shows, and daytime activities (travel insurance may also be included in charter sales). Drinks, Wi-Fi, service charges, specialty restaurants, and shore excursions are charged separately. Suite grades come with a dedicated restaurant and a beverage package.

### Onboard costs (original currency)

- Onboard currency: USD

| Item | Category | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drinks (one beer) | Extra charge | Unknown |
| Drink package | Extra charge | On Asian itineraries, several tiers of non-alcoholic and alcohol-inclusive drink packages are sold, but confirmed prices in US dollars have not been verified. (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge | $6-$20/day for three-tier Wi-Fi packages (from a messaging-focused low-cost plan to an upper-tier plan that also supports video viewing). (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Unknown | For Asia departures, $16 per person per night for interior, oceanview, and balcony cabins and $19 for suites. Automatically charged to the onboard account. (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Unknown | No self-service laundry. Paid per-item laundry service is available; prices have not been confirmed. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Shore excursions cost extra. Costa-organized optional tours are available at ports in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. (Estimated) |

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/service-charges.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/new-rates.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/comfort-plus.html)
- [sightdoing.net](https://sightdoing.net/costa-cruise-onboard-costs/)
- [cruisemummy.co.uk](https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/costa-cruise-drink-packages/)
- [travelmarketreport.com](https://www.travelmarketreport.com/cruises/articles/costa-cruises-introduces-simplified-rates-for-north-american-market)
- [travelagentcentral.com](https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/costa-cruises-streamlines-fare-structure)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/costa-cruises-laundry-services-packages-price-lists-and-alternatives/)
- [icruise.com](https://www.icruise.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises-smoking-policy.html)
- [mycosta.costacruises.eu](https://mycosta.costacruises.eu/web-checkin.html)

## Boarding, atmosphere, and links

Checked: 2026-07-22

### Boarding and logistics

- Japan departures: Yes
- Home ports: Manila (Philippines, charter deployment base in 2026), Keelung (Taiwan), Yokohama/Tokyo (October 2026 Japan departure cruise), Savona (Italy, Mediterranean return port from April 2027 onward)
- Departure ports: Manila (Philippines), Keelung (Taiwan), Kaohsiung (Taiwan), Yokohama (Japan), Tokyo (Japan), Naha (Japan), Fukuoka (Japan)

### Atmosphere and guests

- All ages
- A 2007 Concordia-class ship and the oldest surviving member of the class. It has operated in Asia since 2015 and underwent a major refurbishment in Shenzhen, China, in November 2025, adding a food-court-style dining area and refreshing all cabins. In 2026, short cruises from Manila to Okinawa, Kyushu, Taiwan, and Jeju will be central, along with an October Japan voyage from Yokohama to Tokyo and a 66-day global voyage from Tokyo to Buenos Aires. Decks are named after the zodiac, and about 5,990 artworks decorate the ship.
- Because of its Asia deployments, passengers are mainly from East and Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Taiwan, China, and South Korea. The onboard working languages are English and the languages of the destinations, and Asian food such as sushi, shabu-shabu, and a noodle bar is well represented. The availability of resident Japanese-speaking staff and Japanese announcements has not been confirmed.

[Check the official page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified)

A diesel-electric propulsion ship that entered service in 2007, it does not use next-generation fuels such as LNG (Costa's LNG ships start with Costa Smeralda). The November 2025 refit focused on renewing the interiors and equipment, and no decarbonization retrofit of the propulsion system could be confirmed.

## Links

### Official

- [Official ship page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html)

### Boarding notes and videos

- [2026 COSTA SERENA Cruise Guide • Manila to Korea, Japan & Taiwan](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/costa-serena/)
- [funamushi.jp](https://www.funamushi.jp/log/24/10B/log2410B.html)
- [cruise.syoku-lab.com](https://cruise.syoku-lab.com/costaserena-boarding-record/)
- [cruise-ism.com](https://cruise-ism.com/costa_serena-38/)
- [hapimama-room.com](https://hapimama-room.com/2025/05/09/costa-cruise-blog1/)

### External sites and sources

- [cruiseindustrynews.com](https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/06/costa-cruises-reveals-2026-27-deployment/)
- [travelandtourworld.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/costa-cruises-unveils-2026-2027-south-america-cruise-season-across-brazil-argentina-and-uruguay/)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Serena)
- [cruisedeckplans.com](https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/Costa-Serena)
- [bute.co.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://www.bute.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Costa-Cruise-Guide_2025.pdf)
- [bute.co.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://www.bute.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025_serena_charter_vol2.pdf)
- [costa-cruise.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://costa-cruise.jp/faq/)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/useful-info.html)
- [logitravel.it](https://www.logitravel.it/crociere/compagnie-di-navigazione/costa-crociere/navi/costa-serena/scheda-tecnica/)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/useful-links/service-charges.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/new-rates.html)
- [costacruises.com](https://www.costacruises.com/experience/comfort-plus.html)
- [sightdoing.net](https://sightdoing.net/costa-cruise-onboard-costs/)
- [cruisemummy.co.uk](https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/costa-cruise-drink-packages/)
- [travelmarketreport.com](https://www.travelmarketreport.com/cruises/articles/costa-cruises-introduces-simplified-rates-for-north-american-market)
- [travelagentcentral.com](https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/costa-cruises-streamlines-fare-structure)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/costa-cruises-laundry-services-packages-price-lists-and-alternatives/)
- [icruise.com](https://www.icruise.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises-smoking-policy.html)
- [mycosta.costacruises.eu](https://mycosta.costacruises.eu/web-checkin.html)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9343132)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9343132)

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- [See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/costa-serena/scale)
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## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9343132)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9343132)

External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Checked: none (unverified)

## Cruise stories and videos on external sites

5 links

These are articles and videos by other publishers, not Cruise Pitta. Their content is their own and has not been reviewed by us. Links open in a new tab.

| Title | Kind | Language | Disclosure | Site | Sailed | Link checked | Link treatment |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [funamushi.jp](https://www.funamushi.jp/log/24/10B/log2410B.html) | Personal blog | Japanese | — | funamushi.jp | 2024-06-19 | Checked: 2026-10-05 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [cruise.syoku-lab.com](https://cruise.syoku-lab.com/costaserena-boarding-record/) | Personal blog | Japanese | — | cruise.syoku-lab.com | 2024-04-28 | Checked: 2026-10-04 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [cruise-ism.com](https://cruise-ism.com/costa_serena-38/) | Article | Japanese | PR / hosted trip disclosed | cruise-ism.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | sponsored (sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer) / PR / hosted trip disclosed |
| [2026 COSTA SERENA Cruise Guide • Manila to Korea, Japan & Taiwan](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/costa-serena/) | Article | English | PR / hosted trip disclosed | thepoortraveler.net | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | sponsored (sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer) / PR / hosted trip disclosed |
| [hapimama-room.com](https://hapimama-room.com/2025/05/09/costa-cruise-blog1/) | Personal blog | Japanese | Affiliate links disclosed | hapimama-room.com | 2025-04-29 | Checked: 2026-10-05 | sponsored (sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer) / Affiliate links disclosed |

English text in preparation.

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-07-22

[Official ship page](https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html)

Photo: Saigen Jiro / CC0 / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Costa_Serena_in_Hakata_port.jpg

## Sources

- official: costacruises.com — https://www.costacruises.com/fleet/serena.html
- secondary: cruiseindustrynews.com — https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/06/costa-cruises-reveals-2026-27-deployment/
- secondary: travelandtourworld.com — https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/costa-cruises-unveils-2026-2027-south-america-cruise-season-across-brazil-argentina-and-uruguay/
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Serena
- secondary: cruisedeckplans.com — https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/Costa-Serena
- secondary: thepoortraveler.net — https://www.thepoortraveler.net/costa-serena/

Source: Wikipedia “[Costa Serena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Serena)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))