Carnival Venezia
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2019 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 135,225 gross tons, 1,061 feet in length, and 14 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 5,260 guests and approximately 1,278 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $780 million and is flagged in Italy.
Carnival Venezia
Ship Stats
Year Built
2019
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
135,225 GT
Length
1,061 ft
Capacity
5,260
Crew
1,278
Cost
$780 million
Decks
14
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 Venezia Ship Age
Carnival Venezia entered service in 2019. 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 8 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
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Current ship
Carnival Venezia Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
Carnival Venezia, originally Costa Venezia, was last renovated in April 2023 before joining Carnival from Costa Cruises. This dry dock in Cadiz, Spain, rebranded the ship with a red, white, and blue hull and introduced “Fun Italian Style” with Venetian-inspired décor, a gondola-themed lounge, and dining options like Tomodoro. Carnival staples like Guy’s Burger Joint were added. Carrying 4,072 passengers, it transitioned seamlessly into Carnival’s fleet without further updates by 2025. In late 2024, it received minor updates to the Teatro Rosso and the La Strada Grill. It remains one of the most uniquely decorated ships in the fleet, retaining much of its original Italian grandeur.
Carnival Venezia Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Venezia measures 1,061 feet (323 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 135,225 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 7 of 31 by length and 7 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Venezia vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Venezia carries 5,260 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 4.12:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
5,260
passengers
Crew Members
1,278
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
4.12 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Venezia
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Venezia.
Deck 10buffetLido Marketplace
Deck 10cafeJavablue Cafe
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomCanal Restaurant
Deck 3main dining roomMarco Polo Restaurant
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 Venezia 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 Venezia. 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 · Robby Howell
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 Venezia.
Robby Howell
Robbie Howell is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director known for his approachable personality and relaxed, guest-friendly hosting style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Venezia quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Venezia Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Venezia buffet on Deck 10 of the ship.
Carnival Venezia, originally Costa Venezia, was last renovated in April 2023 before joining Carnival from Costa Cruises. This dry dock in Cadiz, Spain, rebranded the ship with a red, white, and blue hull and introduced “Fun Italian Style” with Venetian-inspired décor, a gondola-themed lounge, and dining options like Tomodoro. Carnival staples like Guy’s Burger Joint were added. Carrying 4,072 passengers, it transitioned seamlessly into Carnival’s fleet without further updates by 2025. In late 2024, it received minor updates to the Teatro Rosso and the La Strada Grill. It remains one of the most uniquely decorated ships in the fleet, retaining much of its original Italian grandeur.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Vista class.
The ship features 15 restaurants, 10 bars, 30 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 Venezia 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 Venezia. The ship's capacity is 5,260. 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 Venezia was built in 2019. 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 Venezia 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 Venezia 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.