Carnival Venezia was built as Costa Venezia and entered service in 2019, originally for the Chinese market. In 2023 she was refitted at Navantia in Cádiz and transferred to Carnival, starting service under her new name with a transatlantic crossing to New York at the end of May 2023.
The ship keeps her Venetian decor, including the Piazza San Marco atrium and Teatro Rosso, but runs Carnival's menus, entertainment and youth programs under the "Carnival Fun Italian Style" banner. She has been based at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal for Caribbean and Bahamas sailings and began seasonal week-long Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral in December 2024.
Highlights
Piazza San Marco
A Venice-inspired atrium at the heart of the ship.
Terrazza Carnevale
A private outdoor deck for guests in Terrazza staterooms.
Teatro Rosso
The main theater, home to Playlist Productions shows.
SportSquare
A ropes course, mini golf and jogging track on the open decks.
Best for
- Northeast travelers who want to drive or train to the port
- Couples who like Italian-style design
- Value-minded families
Good to know before you book
- Entered-service year reflects her 2019 debut as Costa Venezia; she has sailed for Carnival since 2023.
- The 14-deck figure counts guest decks.
- New York departures cross open Atlantic water on the first and last days, which can be rough in winter.
- Carnival lists a guest capacity of 4,090; her maximum capacity is 5,260.
Where Carnival Venezia sails
Deployments change by season and year. Recent and announced itineraries include:
Home ports: New York City
Carnival Venezia questions
Was Carnival Venezia a Costa ship?
Yes. She entered service as Costa Venezia in 2019 and joined Carnival after a refit in 2023.
Where does Carnival Venezia sail from?
She has been based at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York since 2023 and began seasonal Caribbean sailings from Port Canaveral in December 2024.
What is Carnival Fun Italian Style?
It is Carnival's name for the Venice-class ships, which keep their Italian design while offering Carnival's food, entertainment and service.
Sources and fact-checking (last checked October 14, 2026)
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