Carnival Venezia
Sails from Port Canaveral, Florida · Fly into MCO
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Carnival Venezia arriving in Bermuda for the first time, June 2023 · Photo: Yankeesman312, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Carnival Venezia
Carnival Venezia is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Vista class, in service since 2019. She measures 135,225 gross tons and carries 4,208 guests with a crew of 1,278. She sails Caribbean itineraries. We rate her 3.5 out of 5.
Carnival Venezia was built by Fincantieri as Costa Venezia for Costa Cruises' Chinese market and entered service in 2019 as Costa's largest ship, at about 135,200 gross tons with room for 4,200 guests. In 2023 she moved to Carnival, was refitted at the Navantia yard in Cádiz and renamed, becoming the first ship of the Carnival Fun Italian Style concept. Venice inspires her interiors, from the Piazza San Marco atrium and the Teatro Rosso theater to Il Viaggio, Tomodoro and the Amari cocktail bar. She sails summers from New York and winters from Port Canaveral, and moves to Miami in May 2027.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 4,208
- Crew 1,278 · 1:3.3
- Entered service
- 2019
- Refitted 2023
- Length
- 324 m
- Longer than 88% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 14
Carnival Venezia is bigger than 82% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 94%. At 32.1 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 74% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5, fleet average 3.1
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 2/5−0.9, fleet average 2.9
- Value
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Carnival Cruise Line fleet average across 29 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Vista class
Carnival Venezia is one of 5 Vista class ships. Carnival Firenze (2021), Carnival Panorama (2019), Carnival Horizon (2018) and Carnival Vista (2016) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Venezia this ship | 2023 | 3.5/5 | |||
| Carnival Firenze | 2024 | 3.7/5 | |||
| Carnival Panorama | 2019 | 3.7/5 | |||
| Carnival Horizon | 2018 | 3.7/5 | |||
| Carnival Vista | 2016 | 3.7/5 |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
No exact sailing-date window is supplied for this download. Confirm the cabin category, connecting doors, accessibility, view and refurbishment changes for your departure. Layout-based noise cautions are not confirmed disturbance reports; explicit obstructed-view flags are identified separately as operator-listed.
All decks
Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.

On this deck: Combined forward and aft diagrams













Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Deck 8 where accommodation overlaps vertically
Start with cabin sections on Deck 8
Compare a central room with cabins immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Check the exact three-deck footprint; category colour alone does not identify a quiet room.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific colour plans show substantial accommodation on Decks 7, 8 and 9. This is a layout-based starting point, not measured sound data or a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.
Deck 9 under occupied parts of Deck 10
Check Deck 9 beneath pool and buffet activity
Match the cabin with pools, outdoor seating, buffet/marketplace dining and public routes above. Ask about furniture movement and early setup where the room actually overlaps those areas.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific Deck 10 diagram shows pools and dining/open-deck facilities above portions of the Deck 9 accommodation. The upper deck also has forward accommodation, so rooms beneath other cabins need a different assessment. Check the source plan.
Deck 6 over occupied Deck 5 areas
Check accommodation above public venues
Compare the room with dining, lounge, theatre, casino or promenade spaces where labelled below. Verify exact venue hours and vertical overlap if you are an early sleeper.
Why we flag this
The official plans place substantial public areas on Deck 5 beneath portions of the Deck 6 accommodation. Individual venue names and footprints come from this ship's PDF, rather than a substituted sister-ship map. Check the source plan.
Cabins 1460, 1473, 2452, 2475, 9205, 9206
Operator-listed obstructed-view cabins
Carnival explicitly identifies these rooms as having obstructed views. If an unobstructed outlook matters, confirm what blocks the view and ask for a current cabin-specific description before booking. This is a view limitation, not a noise warning.
Verified cabin references
1460 · 1473 · 2452 · 2475 · 9205 · 9206
Why we flag this
The accommodation legend in this ship's official PDF lists 1460, 1473, 2452, 2475, 9205, 9206 as obstructed-view staterooms or suites. The original PDF retains the associated category and symbol key. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Native per-deck artwork extracted from the ship-named official PDF colour/category plan, checked 21 October 2026. Forward and aft diagrams are combined on a single deck image when the source splits that level. The full PDF retains category legends and any additional accessibility overlay.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Photos

Carnival Venezia arriving in Bermuda for the first time, June 2023Photo: Yankeesman312, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Home port: Port Canaveral, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Venezia sails from Port Canaveral, Florida. The airport is Orlando International (MCO), with 6 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Plaza Premium LoungeMCO Terminal C4.7 ★
- The Club MCO (Airside 4)MCO Terminal B4.5 ★
- American Airlines Admirals ClubMCO Terminal B4.0 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Venezia is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Vista class.
What are Carnival Venezia's sister ships?
Carnival Venezia is one of 5 Vista class ships. Carnival Firenze (2021), Carnival Panorama (2019), Carnival Horizon (2018) and Carnival Vista (2016) are in service.
How big is Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Venezia measures 135,225 gross tons and 324 metres in length, with 14 decks.
How does Carnival Venezia compare in size with other cruise ships?
Carnival Venezia is bigger than 82% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 94%. At 32.1 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 74% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Carnival Venezia feel?
Carnival Venezia has a passenger space ratio of 32.1: 135,225 gross tons for 4,208 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Venezia feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Venezia carry?
Carnival Venezia carries 4,208 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,278 (about 3.3 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Venezia enter service?
Carnival Venezia entered service in 2019 and was last refurbished in 2023.
Where does Carnival Venezia sail?
Carnival Venezia sails Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Port Canaveral, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Venezia sails from Port Canaveral, Florida. Fly into Orlando International (MCO), which has 6 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Venezia; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
How is Carnival Venezia rated?
Cruises Frog rates Carnival Venezia 3.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on value (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
Which cabins are good choices on Carnival Venezia?
For the “Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 8 where accommodation overlaps vertically: Compare a central room with cabins immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Check the exact three-deck footprint; category colour alone does not identify a quiet room. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Carnival Venezia?
For the “Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 9 under occupied parts of Deck 10: Match the cabin with pools, outdoor seating, buffet/marketplace dining and public routes above. Ask about furniture movement and early setup where the room actually overlaps those areas. Deck 6 over occupied Deck 5 areas: Compare the room with dining, lounge, theatre, casino or promenade spaces where labelled below. Verify exact venue hours and vertical overlap if you are an early sleeper. Cabins 1460, 1473, 2452, 2475, 9205, 9206 (cabins 1460, 1473, 2452, 2475, 9205, 9206): Carnival explicitly identifies these rooms as having obstructed views. If an unobstructed outlook matters, confirm what blocks the view and ask for a current cabin-specific description before booking. This is a view limitation, not a noise warning. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Carnival Venezia deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. No exact sailing-date window is supplied for this download. Confirm the cabin category, connecting doors, accessibility, view and refurbishment changes for your departure. Layout-based noise cautions are not confirmed disturbance reports; explicit obstructed-view flags are identified separately as operator-listed.
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