Carnival Shares First Look at Carnival Venezia
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled the first details about what guests will find onboard Carnival Venezia. The former Costa Cruises ship (Costa Venezia) has received a complete rehaul as it prepares to debut in NYC next spring.
Carnival Venezia is a new style of vessel for Carnival, with a number of Italian-inspired venues and onboard elements. The ship has the capacity to hold 4,072 passengers and 1,424 crew.
To preview the ship, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy, joined Carnival’s Director of New Build Product Development Glenn Aprile for a virtual reveal at Il Mulino in New York City.
“Carnival Fun Italian Style is a new take on our recipe for creating memorable Carnival cruises, but certainly, fun will still be at the heart of everything we do on board. Guests will feel right at home on Carnival Venezia, with our friendly team members and many familiar venues and experiences on board, but the addition of several creative new concepts from dining and beverage to entertainment will surely offer some new favorites and further enhance the ship’s Italian theming,” said Duffy.
Following is a preview of some of the new shipboard highlights shared for Carnival Venezia.
Ship Design
Carnival Venezia’s atrium is to be the first element that the cruise line has redesigned that guests will experience. The space features an Italian architectural design that is modeled after Venice’s main public square, Piazza San Marco.
The ship’s outdoor spaces will feature many Italian touches as well as some first-in-fleet offerings. The Lido deck is modeled after the Italian Riviera and features a retractable roof - perfect for guest enjoyment during the cooler months at its homeport in NYC. On the top deck, Carnival Venezia will have a Serenity area, an adults-only retreat with lounge furniture, two whirlpools, and a new bar.
Another redesigned public space includes the theatre area, the Teatro Rosso, which will serve as an entertainment and programming hub.
For cabins, Carnival has retrofitted the ship with a number of new upgrades. They have added mini-bars and standard American power outlets to all staterooms. Carnival Venezia will offer a new cabin concept called Terrazza staterooms (similar to the Havana staterooms). These 77 cabins are to be located on decks 5-9 aft, with options of interior rooms, balcony rooms, and the special Terrazza Cabanas (which offer a private patio and direct lanai access to the Terrazza Carnevale). Guests staying in all Terrazza staterooms receive the following exclusive perks: access to Carnevale Lounge, complimentary continental breakfast, Terrazza-branded robes/towels, and an exclusive sail-away event with live music.
Numerous Dining Options
Guests sailing on Carnival Venezia will find a number of signature Carnival Cruise Line restaurants and lounges, along with a few new Italian-inspired eateries. The dining lineup is set to include the following venues:
- Returning Carnival favorites: Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi & Teppanyaki, the Chef’s Table, Lido Marketplace, Seafood Shack, Pizzeria del Capitano, Piano Bar 88, Java Blue Cafe, Heroes Tribute Lounge, and Guy’s Burger Joint. Many of these Carnival mainstays will offer special Italian menu items on board.
- La Strada Grill – Grilled Italian street food and sandwiches.
- Tomodoro – Mexitalian fusion creations feature ingredients combining Mexican and Italian flavors.
- Canal Grande and Marco Polo Restaurants – Both restaurants will serve delicious three-course meals in Italian-inspired spaces.
- Amari – Similar to Alchemy Bars. Will offer craft cocktails featuring a variety of Italian liqueurs.
- Frizzante – This bar will serve bubbly drinks - prosecco, spritzes, bellinis, and Italian beer. Italian coffee and biscotti will be served here throughout the day.
- Carnevale Bar & Lounge – This Carnevale-themed lounge offers cocktails in a space with LED screens, live music, and a relaxing atmosphere.
- Gondola Lounge – Inspired by Venetian canals, this space features a stage with a dance floor and live entertainment.
- Rococó – Will serve frozen drinks with unique Italian flavors as well as classic cruise drink staples.
Entertainment for All
On Carnival Venezia, guests will find an eclectic, fun mix of entertainment and activity options as they would on any other ship in the Carnival fleet. Announced programming is to include:
- ‘Color My World’ - An Indie rock-pop love story show that combines art and entertainment. This show will be among the first in the Carnival fleet to offer the performance.
- Playlist Productions - Shows to include Broadway Beats, Vintage Pop, and Epic Rock.
- Camp Ocean and Club O2 – Children, teen programming will offer some Italian-inspired arts & crafts, games, and themed activities, including gondola racing, Futbol challenges, Italian hopscotch, and more.
- SportsSquare - Will include courts for basketball, pickleball, bocce ball, and foosball.
- Guests will also find other familiar top-deck favorites including a ropes course, mini golf, jogging track, outdoor fitness equipment and a water park with three waterslides, and a splash park for kids.
Spring 2023 Debut
Carnival Venezia will begin sailing from New York’s Manhattan Terminal on June 15, 2023. The ship will offer 10 different cruise durations and 22 unique itineraries featuring visits to 25 ports across 14 countries.
In 2024, Carnival Cruise Line will welcome a second ‘Carnival Fun Italian Style’ ship when Carnival Firenze joins the fleet to sail year-round from Long Beach.
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