Costa Cruises

Costa Smeralda

Costa Smeralda is a Costa Cruises vessel with an excellent CDC VSP sanitation score of 98. Its most recent routine inspection (Jan 2026) found 2 deficiencies, placing it among the best-rated ships in the CruiseAware database.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Costa Smeralda's CDC sanitation score?+

According to CruiseAware’s data, Costa Smeralda most recently scored 98 (Excellent) on the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection. The CDC inspects ships on all food safety, water quality, hygiene, and pest control systems. For the official, authoritative record, check the CDC’s Inspection Query Tool directly.

What does the CDC VSP score mean for passengers?+

The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspects cruise ships calling at U.S. ports and scores them 0–100 on food safety, potable water, hygiene, and pest management. A score of 86 or higher is considered passing. Most major ships score in the 90s. A score in the high 90s or 100 means inspectors found very few or no deficiencies during their visit.

Which cruise line operates Costa Smeralda?+

Costa Smeralda is operated by Costa Cruises. For the latest itineraries, onboard health policies, and booking information, visit Costa Cruises’s official website.

Source Citations & Review History

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Last verified by CruiseAware: July 1, 2026