Carnival Venezia
Unforgettable Cruise Adventure Aboard Carnival's Venezia
Carnival Venezia joined Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet in Spring 2023, bringing Italian elegance to the high seas under the Carnival Fun Italian Style banner. The ship features a breathtaking three-level atrium inspired by Venice's Piazza San Marco and an innovative Lido Deck modeled after Italy’s Riviera, complete with a retractable Magrodome roof for cooler months. Guests can enjoy signature Carnival venues like Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi & Teppanyaki, and The Chef’s Table, alongside all-new Italian specialty dining. Bars and lounges serve classic Italian liqueurs, bitters, beer, and bubbly, with themed spaces like the Carnevale Bar & Lounge—reminiscent of Venetian masquerades—and the Gondola Lounge, inspired by the city’s iconic canals.
Carnival Venezia made its debut voyage under its new name on May 29, 2023, with a transatlantic crossing from Barcelona to New York. Now, it offers an exciting selection of 3- to 10-night round-trip cruises to destinations including Canada and New England, Bermuda, the Eastern and Western Caribbean, and the Bahamas.
Dining
So maybe you’ve had sushi on a cruise before, but you’ve never had it like Bonsai Sushi, an onboard seafood-and-soy-sauce spot. Dine amidst expertly-pruned bonsai trees while enjoying sit-down service and an affordable menu of delectable sushi and sashimi… plus rolls, soups, sides, sakes, and desserts.
The teppanyaki chef’s attention to craft is front-and-center… in fact, it’s right there at your table! One part meal, one part performance - and all parts unforgettable - the Bonsai Teppanyaki experience is set to delight guests first aboard Carnival Horizon.
Enjoy ice-cold refreshments during meals, during shows, during, well... anytime you want with Bottomless Bubbles. This unlimited soda program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink soda and juice for the full length of your cruise.
Looking for a little taste of the old neighborhood? Pile 'em high at the Carnival Deli. Enjoy old-time favorites like a hot pastrami on rye, grilled Reuben, or roasted turkey breast on a country roll.
Salud, kampai, l’chaim, mabuhay… however you toast, we make sure you get to do more of it with Cheers!, our prepaid bar package. Bartenders bring you your drinks… but never the bill.
Pause your vacation and treat yourself to a well-deserved break with a specialty coffee drink or freshly-brewed tea… plus some delicious homemade pastries. Or, for an even sweeter option, stop by for a milkshake, slice of cake, or cookie.
“Hey, which side does the fork go on?” is a question you’ll never have to ask at a dining room dinner aboard a Carnival cruise… it set the table for you. It also bring to the table a full three courses in an experience that’s filling, but never stuffy - after all, you’re just as likely to catch waiters table-dancing as you are to order dessert.
If looking forward to the whole day of fun that’s ahead isn’t enough to make an early riser out of you, we have something else that’s sure to do the trick. Join for breakfast in the main dining room and sit down to the kind of menu that might make you want to start things off a little slow.
Pack your imagination, but don’t forget your appetite as the whole family embarks on a breakfast that’s a part meal, and part journey into the deliciously whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. Sit down to a truly fantastical feast at the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in the Hat and Friends.
Featuring an amazing variety of casual dining spots, each just a few flip-flopped steps from the last, Lido Marketplace always has a special something ready to satisfy your latest craving spectacularly.
So here's the problem: you're having an amazing fun time on your cruise and a craving strikes. You need pizza! Pull out your phone and snap a selfie - and now one's on its way! If you're wondering when you became a wizard, may we remind you that you actually used the Carnival Hub app
Pizzeria del Capitano is open all day, and late into the night… and you’re invited. (Pizza ‘til 4 a.m.!) And since the captains tend to be Italian, you know we’re talking primo ingredients.
Simply pick up the phone and order something tasty from the extensive room service menus. And since you get hungry when you get hungry, room service is available any time of the day (or night), and it’s always delivered right to your door.
Forget what “they,” say - the most important meal of the day is brunch. Slumberers can sleep in and still enjoy breakfast favorites, while early-risers get a head-start on lunch. And Seaday Brunch brings everybody’s favorite mid-morning meal to your Carnival cruise and does it right.
A good seafood dish is quite the catch. However, you like yours served - whether it’s on a roll or a platter — Seafood Shack’s the place to cast your net.
Carnival’s chefs are specially-trained to prepare food options for a variety of diets - vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, Indian vegetarian, or food low in carbs, fat, sugar, or cholesterol - so you don’t have to let your dietary restrictions restrict you from having a great time. Or from having seconds.
Turn your special vacation in the direction of delicious - book a table for an unforgettably delectable evening at the onboard Steakhouse.
Whoever said you can’t always get what you want certainly never said it on a Carnival cruise. Odds are that something from the steakhouse sounds good - filet mignon, New York Strip, lobster, or surf & turf — and you know what? Now you can get these signature steakhouse dishes on your plate anytime you’re enjoying dinner in our lively main dining room. Whether you’re with friends, have the kids in tow, or are just in the mood for something different in a familiar setting, you’ll find great options on your dining room menu.
Swirls lets you enjoy the sweeter side of brain freeze with a treat that’ll have you smiling from ear to ear. Choose from chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry… or make your own mix swirled as high as you can balance it.
Treat your taste buds to the experience of a lifetime, culminating in a sumptuous multicourse dinner hosted by the Master Executive Chef. Your VIP experience starts with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for a select group of 14, followed by a tour to see the galley in operation.
Dine in Venetian elegance with Italian-inspired cuisine, gondola-worthy ambiance, and a romantic atmosphere that transports you to the canals of Venice.
Embark on a culinary journey through Italy with regional specialties, artisan ingredients, and authentic recipes that celebrate the beauty of Italian gastronomy.
Soak up the festive spirit with al fresco dining, vibrant carnival-inspired décor, and lively outdoor ambiance that brings the magic of Venice's legendary festival to life.
Savor contemporary cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients, elegant presentation, and a warm, inviting atmosphere designed for relaxed, memorable dining.
Bars & Lounges
Play it again, Sam. Or Diana. Or whatever your name is. Because this is the bar where you call the shots… and the tunes. Hey, songbird — pull up a seat, order your favorite cocktail and let your friendly piano player know what you’d like to hear. Then join the singalong for a hand-clapping, foot-tapping, and finger-snapping good time.
Winning big in the casino is big fun, and your next stop is celebrating with a top-shelf drink. Located right off the casino floor, the casino bar serves up your favorite cocktails, beer, and wine, making this the perfect spot to celebrate with family, friends… and maybe even total strangers.
From the soft and fruity flavor of the Merlot to the light and dry Sauvignon Blanc, for those who appreciate wine, a Cruise the Vineyard package is a must.
The onboard casino action can get intense, but here’s the deal: we’ve got a plan to make sure it always stays refreshing. With Drinks On Us!, once you earn enough casino points, the cocktails, beer and wine — as well as sodas and other nonalcoholic drinks — they’re all on us, the whole time you’re playing.
Now you can enjoy that vacation flavor on every ship in cans of original, Carnival-exclusive beers. Some of the fan favorites we’ve been brewing at sea - ParchedPig West Coast IPA, ThirstyFrog® Caribbean Wheat, and ParchedPig Toasted Amber Ale - are also available as portable pints.
The military folks you can count on to take a mission that matters and get it done. You’ll find proof of the commitment to them on board at Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, an ongoing recognition of sacrifices made by Armed Services personnel and their families.
Did you know that your bartender will be glad to list the ingredients of your favorite onboard cocktail? Give it a shake once you get home… but first, make sure your bar is ready for action. Stock up on spirits at the onboard Fun Shops! Here, the savings start with up to 50% off prices on land, but they really add up when you subtract the taxes - every bottle at The Fun Shops
Life’s more interesting shaken, stirred, or served with a twist. This tasting lets you choose any four flavored mini martinis, all made with premium Absolut Vodka, at a price that’s as smooth as the drinks.
Sip Italian bitter-inspired aperitivos, artisan cocktails, and signature Amari pours in a sleek, modern bar celebrating Italy's rich digestif tradition.
The Beer Station lets you fill up your mug with Thirsty Frog Red a special in-house brew or fan-favorites from back on land.
Indulge in ornate elegance with decorative design, refined cocktails, and a lavishly appointed lounge that channels the extravagance of 18th-century European style.
There’s no limit to the refreshing fun on a Carnival cruise: go for a swim, hit the spa, maybe eat some soft serve.
Entertainment & Nightlife
Casino
Onboard Activities
Here’s where you come in! The Atrium - the entrance to the ship and to the vacation itself - is your first impression of all the fun to come. This makes sure that this, the very heart of the ship, screams “welcome aboard the fun!”
A room is full of too-serious old men, many wearing monocles, paying top dollar for priceless antique works of art. If that’s the “art auction” that comes to mind, adjust your expectations before your Carnival cruise! Unlike a stodgy auction house, your vacation features a series of auction events designed to turn high art into high fun.
Take part in an art-themed battle of the sexes or check out showcases highlighting the best of, say, European artists or world-famous pop artist Peter Max. You can’t get any closer to great art… without buying it.
Art is full of emotion, and as your Carnival ship sails, you’ll have the chance to experience art truly in motion… during lively onboard art games! Nobody would mistake this vacation for a ‘still life’ - these action-packed competitions truly ‘pop,’ giving you a chance to try your hand at ‘impressionism’ - showing what you know about the dollars and cents of art valuation.
Carnival offers such a variety of educational and enlightening seminars that we should hand out Art History degrees at the end of each cruise! We may not be an accredited university, but your cruise features an ‘Art 101’ lecture series designed to be your entrance into this vibrant world.
On the same ship with the waterslides and conga lines is actually a photographic oasis. Everybody looks their best, and smiles their biggest smiles on vacation… and at Dreams Studio as the professional photographers beautifully capture this side of individuals, couples, groups, or families.
Play is essential to childhood development - that’s what cognitive scientists (fully-grown adults without bedtimes) believe! We would add that play is important to ALL ages, so onboard games are a huge part of the Carnival experience for the young and old!
Every Carnival cruise is a celebration - especially on holidays - but it truly goes all-out for a few special dates throughout the year. This makes the ship a great place to call home for a while, gathering with your friends and family.
Carnival cruise gives you options for just how in touch you want to stay. Looking to share every moment as it happens, hashtag it up and get all the Likes? You’re gonna love our onboard WiFi, which lets you do the social thing and connect your phone, tablet, or laptop wherever you are on the ship.
Since photos are a big part of how you and your crew will remember your cruise, you can rely on Carnival’s photo pros to bring your fun side into focus lighting and background, shutter speed and aperture know-how goes into every shot they take.
Gather in a stunning Venetian-inspired piazza at the heart of the ship where live entertainment, aperitivos, and the spirit of La Serenissima converge.
On one night of your cruise, your cruise director will be throwing a White Hot Night Part and you’re invited!
Outdoor Activities
Head on over to WaterWorks, Carnival's onboard waterpark. First up, there's the Twister Waterslide, hundreds of feet of spiraling awesomeness that starts you off high in the air and gets you down low with one of the fastest, wettest rides you'll find anywhere.
You may think basketball is all about the hoop and getting the ball in there, but you may not have ever played on a Carnival ship. Here, it’s all about the journey to the hoop: the view and the sea breeze you take in as you drive your way past defenders to put the rock in the bucket.
Park yourself in front of the big screen - the really big screen - and settle in for some true stars with Dive-In Movies at Carnival Seaside Theater. From the comfort of your poolside lounge chair, you'll enjoy sporting events and recent blockbuster films.
Any cruise can move you, but a Carnival cruise can move you to support a great cause like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Come on out to Groove For St. Jude - where we're grooving on every sailing - and make a small donation to help us move towards finding cures and saving children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Jogging may not immediately come to mind when you think of things to do at sea, but it probably should. You don’t have to walk on water, you just have to get on a Carnival cruise.
Imagine a perfect day out on the links, the golfer's zen of the ball, the hole, and nothing in between but a well-manicured fairway plus one cactus, a treasure chest and wait, is that a windmill in the way? Just who designed this course anyway? Whoever it was, they had one thing in mind - maximum fun for mini-golfers, big and small! That's precisely why you'll find a course on every Carnival ship, where you can hit the holes and take in everything you’d expect, like the sights and the sounds, plus the seagulls.
Pool Day! Whether today's the day for a bit of a dip, a dash of a splash, or even some swimming - or just a serious poolside lounging session - your Carnival cruise has just the pool for you.
Somebody at Carnival knows just what you need, and it's pretty much exactly the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Look, you'll still be on the same ship as the kids, the hoopla, and all the Carnival-style excitement… but you could easily forget because when you’re at Serenity you could not be further from it all.
The chance to complete an awesome challenge, high above it all… now that's what you want in a good ropes course. An awesome ropes course, however, will let you do all that with a cool sea breeze and a view to match!
Your Carnival cruise may take you far, far away from the competitive daily rat race, but you’ll find an oasis of friendly competition at SportSquare.
Soak up the sun with sparkling pools, casual dining, deck games, and the ship's most vibrant open-air atmosphere from morning to sunset.
Here everyone even kids become thrill-seekers, testing their ability to make their way around the course, which features two levels of challenge, letting you increase or decrease the toughness as you go. So take to the sky!
This game’s history goes way back to the 60s but it’s gotten pretty popular lately, and best of all your cruise is a great time to learn the simple rules and take a whack at this game.
Kids & Teens
Experience Dr. Seuss's books like never before at Seuss-a-palooza™ Story Time. Watch as your favorite stories come to life in a setting that’s as one-of-a-kind as the Dr. Seuss classics themselves.
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