Carnival Firenze was built as Costa Firenze and began sailing in 2021. After a refit at Navantia in Cádiz in early 2024, she transferred to Carnival and sailed her first Carnival cruise on April 25, 2024. Her decor draws on Florence, with dining rooms inspired by the Duomo and lounges themed on Tuscany and Italian fashion.
She is based in Long Beach, California, on year-round Mexican Riviera itineraries, and offers Carnival's menus and entertainment under the "Carnival Fun Italian Style" concept. Guest capacity is 4,126 per Carnival, with a maximum of 5,260.
Highlights
Piazza Duomo
The central atrium styled after Florence's cathedral square.
Terrazza Moda
A private deck for guests in Terrazza staterooms.
Il Viaggio
An Italian specialty restaurant.
WaterWorks and SportSquare
Waterslides, a ropes course and mini golf on the open decks.
Best for
- West Coast travelers
- Mexican Riviera first-timers
- Couples who like Italian design
Good to know before you book
- Entered-service year reflects her 2021 debut as Costa Firenze; she has sailed for Carnival since April 2024.
- Long Beach's cruise terminal is about 25 miles from LAX and closer to Long Beach Airport.
- Deck counts differ between sources, so we leave that figure off.
Where Carnival Firenze sails
Deployments change by season and year. Recent and announced itineraries include:
Regions: Mexican Riviera
Home ports: Long Beach
Carnival Firenze questions
Where does Carnival Firenze sail from?
Carnival Firenze sails from Long Beach, California, on Mexican Riviera itineraries.
When did Carnival Firenze join Carnival?
She transferred from Costa Cruises in February 2024 and sailed her first Carnival cruise on April 25, 2024.
How many guests does Carnival Firenze carry?
Carnival lists a guest capacity of 4,126, and her maximum capacity is 5,260.
Sources and fact-checking (last checked October 14, 2026)
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