A Wonderful Cruise!

Item: Carnival Venezia
Rating: 5
Author: Lizzie323

Carnival Venezia Cruise Review

Lizzie323

Contributor Level: Third Mate

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 40

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

5 Night Canada & New England (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 14, 2023

Ship: Carnival Venezia

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9379

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Wonderful cruise. Beautiful ship. Food in dining room and steakhouse and Italian restaurants was delicious. Desserts were epic especially Sicilian lemon mouse and chocolate molten cake. Lots of activities - 80’s party. White party. Games. Shopping. Lots of sitting areas for reading and relaxing. Guys Burgers. Pizza. Swimming and water slides for the kids Lots and lounging areas

Embarkation

4 out of 5

The only downside was waiting outside in the heat and humidity at the NYC pier even though we arrived at our assigned time. It was an hour wait. Mostly because passengers don’t listen about leaving their luggage with the porters. Once inside the terminal it was a breeze.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Lots to do on the ship. Read the daily activities flyer. Also check in for dinner on the Hub app. Go to the dining room when the app indicates your table is ready. Grab a drink while you wait

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Lots of shows and live music all over the ship every day all day

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Wonderful service !

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Beautiful ship and staff was attentive when there was a mess to clean up.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Our cabin was a standard balcony at the back of the book - aft. It was roomy comfortable cleaned and perfect. We didn’t spend much time there - mornings and late evenings. Ask for a blue blanket and enjoy the cold nights on the balcony.

Ship tip

Be patient. Be kind. I didn’t eat at the buffet at all only dining room assigned to me and specialty dining. Use the Hub app!! Ask for a bed topper. Ask for ice to be filled each day. Get the drink package - it’s worth more than alcohol- water bottles, mimosa, special coffee, soda, sparkling water and evening drinks.

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