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IMO: 9801689

Carnival Venezia

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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The Blueprint

Ship Class
Venice-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
135,225
Length (FT / M)
1,061 / 323.4
Beam (FT / M)
122 / 37.2
Decks (Passenger / Total)
15 / 20
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Registry
Bahamas
Godmother
Gan Beiye; Jay Leno served as Carnival Venezia godfather for the 2023 Carnival welcome/naming event
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$780,000,000

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2019
Major Refurbishments
2023
Significant Changes
  • 2023: Transferred from Costa Cruises to Carnival Cruise Line, renamed Carnival Venezia, and refit/rebranded for Carnival's Fun Italian Style product before U.S. service.
  • 2023: Carnival debut from New York included first Carnival godfather designation for Jay Leno and introduction of Carnival Fun Italian Style programming.

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
4,090
Maximum Capacity
5,263
Total Crew
1,424
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.87:1
Space Ratio
33.1

Logistics

Cruising Speed
18 Knots
Elevator Banks
Decks 3-12, Forward
Decks 3-12, Midship
Decks 3-12, Aft
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Venezia Casino smoking section
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
    Smoking permitted only while seated and playing; non-smoking casino section remains non-smoking.
  • Outdoor smoking area
    Location: Deck 5, Forward
    Starboard side; cigar and pipe restrictions apply per Carnival policy.
  • Outdoor smoking area
    Location: Deck 11, Aft
    Starboard side; Carnival lists this as the outdoor cigar/tobacco-pipe area.

Cabin Summary

Total: 2,045
ADA Compliant: 44
Suites
20
Balcony
956
Oceanview
273
Inside
796
The Apex Suite
Ocean Suite
340 SQ FT

One-room suite with one bathroom, walk-in closet, whirlpool tub, and balcony; standard published footprint is 275 square feet interior plus 65 square feet balcony.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Ocean Suite20
Balcony
  • Terrazza Carnevale Premium Vista Balcony8
  • Terrazza Carnevale Premium Balcony2
  • Premium Balcony6
  • Terrazza Carnevale Aft-View Extended Balcony26
  • Aft-View Extended Balcony10
  • Balcony904
Oceanview
  • Terrazza Carnevale Ocean View Cabana27
  • Ocean View246
Inside
  • Terrazza Carnevale Interior14
  • Interior761
  • Interior Upper/Lower21

Signature Experiences

Fun Italian Style
Location: Shipwide

Carnival's Italy/Venice-inspired product concept for Carnival Venezia.

Playlist Productions
Location: Decks 4-5, Forward

Main theater production-show programming in Teatro Rosso.

Family Feud Live
Location: Decks 4-5, Forward

Carnival-listed onboard activity.

Terrazza Carnevale
Location: Deck 5, Aft

Private outdoor terrace access tied to Terrazza accommodations and Ocean Suite perks.

Carnival WaterWorks
Location: Deck 12, Midship

Waterslide/waterpark complex.

Ropes Course
Location: Deck 14, Aft

SportsSquare ropes-course attraction.

Seuss at Sea / Dr. Seuss Bookville
Location: Deck 11, Midship

Family/children's programming space adjacent to Camp Ocean.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Marco Polo Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 3, Aft
    One of the ship's complimentary main dining rooms.
  • Canal Grande Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-4, Aft
    Multi-deck complimentary main dining room.
  • Lido Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
Specialty Dining
  • Bonsai Teppanyaki
    teppanyaki
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
    Extra-cost specialty restaurant.
  • Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
    Extra-cost specialty restaurant.
  • Bonsai Sushi
    sushi
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
    Extra-cost specialty restaurant.
  • Il Viaggio
    italian_specialty
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
    Extra-cost specialty restaurant.
Cafés & Quick Bites
  • La Strada Grill
    grill
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
    Italian street-food style venue on the promenade/lanai.
  • JavaBlue Cafe
    coffee_bar
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
  • Tomodoro
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
    Mexican-Italian quick-service concept.
  • Guy's Burger Joint
    burger_counter
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
  • Pizzeria del Capitano
    pizza_counter
    Location: Deck 10, Aft
    Included.
  • Seafood Shack
    seafood_counter
    Location: Deck 10, Aft
    Extra-cost quick-service venue.
  • Swirls
    soft_serve
    Location: Deck 10
    Carnival-listed included dining venue; exact deck-plan label not clearly visible in public PDF.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Atrium Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 3, Midship
  • Heroes Tribute Bar
    sports_bar
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
  • Piano Bar 88
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
  • Amari Bar
    cocktail_bar
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
  • Frizzante Bar
    bar_cafe
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
    Carnival describes this as serving bubbly drinks, snacks and coffee.
  • Carnevale Bar & Lounge
    bar_lounge
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
  • Rococó Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
  • Pergola Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 11, Midship
  • Serenity Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 15, Forward
Pools & Aquatics
  • Lido Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
  • Burano Pool & Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 10, Aft
    Aft pool and bar area.
  • Carnival WaterWorks
    waterpark
    Location: Deck 12, Midship
    Includes waterslides/splash features.
Active Recreation
  • Sports Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 11, Aft
  • Jogging Track
    jogging_track
    Location: Deck 12, Aft
  • Outdoor Fitness
    outdoor_fitness
    Location: Deck 12, Aft
  • The Warehouse
    arcade
    Location: Deck 12, Aft
  • Mini Golf
    mini_golf
    Location: Decks 12-14, Aft
    Mini golf course spans aft sports decks.
  • Ropes Course
    ropes_course
    Location: Deck 14, Aft
Entertainment Venues
  • Teatro Rosso
    main_theater
    Location: Decks 4-5, Forward
    Main theater for Playlist Productions and major shows.
  • Limelight Lounge
    secondary_lounge
    Location: Deck 4, Aft
  • Gondola Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
    Secondary lounge inspired by Venice canals.
  • Carnival Seaside Theater
    outdoor_screen
    Location: Deck 11, Midship
Casino
  • Venezia Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
    Smoking restrictions apply per Carnival policy.
  • Venezia Non-Smoking Casino
    non_smoking_casino
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
Spa & Fitness
  • Beauty Salon
    salon
    Location: Deck 5, Forward
  • Fitness Center
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 12, Forward
  • Cloud 9 Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 12, Forward
Youth & Teen
  • Circle C
    tween_club
    Location: Deck 3, Forward
    Youth space for ages 12-14.
  • Club O2
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 3, Forward
    Teen space for ages 15-17.
  • Camp Ocean
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 11, Midship
    Children's club.
  • Dr. Seuss Bookville
    family_reading_space
    Location: Deck 11, Midship
    Seuss at Sea family/kids space.
Retail & Shopping
  • The Fun Shops
    retail
    Location: Decks 4-5, Midship
    Duty-free/general onboard shopping.
  • Dreams Studio
    photo_studio
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
  • Cherry On Top
    candy_shop
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
  • Art Gallery
    art_gallery
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
  • Pixels Photo Gallery
    photo_gallery
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Piazza San Marco
    atrium
    Location: Deck 3, Midship
    Venice-inspired central atrium/lobby space.
  • Terrazza Carnevale
    exclusive_outdoor_retreat
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
    Access tied to Terrazza accommodations and Ocean Suite perks.
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
    adults_only_sundeck
    Location: Deck 15, Forward
Guest Services
  • Guest Services
    front_desk
    Location: Deck 3, Midship
  • Carnival Adventures
    shore_excursions
    Location: Deck 3, Midship

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-05-03