Carnival Firenze
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2020 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 135,156 gross tons, 1,061 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 4,232 guests and approximately 1,278 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $950 million and is flagged in Italy.
Carnival Firenze
Ship Stats
Year Built
2020
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
135,156 GT
Length
1,061 ft
Capacity
4,232
Crew
1,278
Cost
$950 million
Decks
13
Vista Class
Vista Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Vista (2016), followed by Carnival Horizon (2018), Carnival Panorama (2019), Carnival Venezia (2019), and Carnival Firenze (2020).
Carnival Firenze Ship Age
Carnival Firenze entered service in 2020. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 5 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
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Current ship
Carnival Firenze Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
Carnival Firenze, originally a Costa Cruises ship (Costa Firenze), joined Carnival in 2024 after a renovation in early 2024 at the Cadiz shipyard in Spain. Transferred from Costa to introduce Carnival’s “Fun Italian Style” concept, the refurbishment transformed it with Italian-themed décor, including a new atrium inspired by Florence’s Piazza della Signoria. Dining venues like Tomodoro (Mexican-Italian fusion) and La Strada Grill were added, alongside Carnival staples like Guy’s Burger Joint. The hull was repainted with Carnival’s livery, and technical upgrades ensured its 4,232 passengers enjoyed a seamless transition to Carnival’s fleet from its 2021 Costa debut.
Carnival Firenze Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Firenze measures 1,061 feet (323 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 135,156 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 6 of 31 by length and 8 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Firenze vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Firenze carries 4,232 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 1,278 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.31:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
4,232
passengers
Crew Members
1,278
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.31 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Firenze
Venues & Experiences
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Deck 10buffetLido Marketplace
Deck 10cafeJavablue Cafe
Deck 3main dining roomMedici Restaurant
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomMichaelangelo Restaurant
Deck 15quick eatsFresh Creations
Deck 10quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 5quick eatsLa Strada Grill
Deck 10quick eatsPizzeria del Capitano
Deck 10quick eatsTomodoro
Deck 5specialtyBonsai Sushi
Deck 5specialtyBonsai Teppanyaki
Deck 5specialtyFahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Deck 5specialtyIl Vaggio
Deck 10specialtySeafood Shack
Deck 4sweetsCherry On Top
Deck Plans
The Carnival Firenze has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Firenze. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
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Cruise Director
On duty now · Amber Celen
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Carnival Firenze.
Amber Celen
Amber Celen is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director who transitioned into the role after years in Carnival Entertainment. She is known for her upbeat personality and guest-friendly hosting style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Firenze quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Firenze Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Firenze buffet on Deck 10 of the ship.
Carnival Firenze, originally a Costa Cruises ship (Costa Firenze), joined Carnival in 2024 after a renovation in early 2024 at the Cadiz shipyard in Spain. Transferred from Costa to introduce Carnival’s “Fun Italian Style” concept, the refurbishment transformed it with Italian-themed décor, including a new atrium inspired by Florence’s Piazza della Signoria. Dining venues like Tomodoro (Mexican-Italian fusion) and La Strada Grill were added, alongside Carnival staples like Guy’s Burger Joint. The hull was repainted with Carnival’s livery, and technical upgrades ensured its 4,232 passengers enjoyed a seamless transition to Carnival’s fleet from its 2021 Costa debut.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Vista class.
The ship features 16 restaurants, 11 bars, 32 activities, 0 shows and 6 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Firenze has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Firenze. The ship's capacity is 4,232. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Firenze was built in 2020. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Firenze is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Firenze length equals 1,061 feet (323 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.