Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
40Beats 7% of ships
Dining
52Beats 15% of ships
Entertainment
75Top 37% of ships
Activities & Thrills
73Top 33% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
92Top 9% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 92/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 75/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 40/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 3 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCosta
Ship NameSerena
Maiden voyage4 November 2023
Physical
Year Built2007
Refurbished 2015
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 114,147 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 289.6 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 35.5 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipSamsara Spa
Total decks 13
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 23 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,068
Passenger to Crew Ratio 3
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,507
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins28
Passenger Capacity 3,700
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 30.851
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsRistorante Vesta, Ristorante Ceres, Ristorante Buffet Prometeo, Ristorante Samsara, Club Bacco Restaurant
Restaurants - Paid1
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency Euro
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access4
- Pools - Adults Only4
- Pools - Exclusive3
Outdoor Pools3
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs5
- Hot Tubs - General Access5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only5
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive5
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges8
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelYes
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsNo
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special AmenitiesSamsara Spa (two-deck spa complex with thermal suites, Turkish bath, thalassotherapy pool); Peper multilingual robot cyberguides; 4D cinema; Grand Prix driving simulator; mini-aquapark for kids
Costs and Gratuities
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign ICAZ
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9343132
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 247187600
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Italy, Genoa
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.