Venice class · Carnival · In service since 2020
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Firenze is a Venice class cruise ship operated by Carnival, in service since 2020. At about 135,156 gross tons, it carries roughly 4,232 guests and ranks #5 by size in the 29-ship Carnival fleet we cover.
- 135,156 gross tons
- 4,232 guests
- 1,053 ft long
Photo: Luca Mauri, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Ship class
- Venice class
- Entered service
- 2020 (6 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 135,156
- Guests
- 4,232
- Length
- 1,053 ft (321 m)
- Beam (width)
- 144 ft (44 m)
- Builder
- Fincantieri
- Flag
- Italy
- IMO number
- 9801691
About Carnival Firenze
Carnival Firenze started out in 2020 as Costa Firenze and joined Carnival in 2024, bringing “Carnival Fun Italian Style” to the West Coast. Its interiors celebrate Florence and the Italian Renaissance, giving it a more elegant look than most Carnival ships, while the pool deck and menus bring in line favorites like Guy’s Burger Joint and the BlueIguana Cantina. Firenze has sailed from Long Beach, California, on Mexico itineraries, so it is an easy option for Southern California families. It’s also one of the larger ships sailing short Mexico trips from the West Coast.
Best for: Southern California families who want a bigger, newer ship for a Mexico getaway from Long Beach.
Carnival Firenze highlights
- Florence and Renaissance-inspired décor from its Costa origins
- Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina by the pool
- Italian-themed touches throughout, in line with the Fun Italian Style concept
- Camp Ocean kids’ club
How Carnival Firenze compares in size
- Carnival Celebration183,521
- Carnival Jubilee183,521
- Mardi Gras181,808
- Carnival Venezia135,500
- Carnival Firenze135,156
- Carnival Vista133,500
- Carnival Horizon133,500
- Carnival Panorama133,500
- Carnival Dream130,000
- Carnival Magic130,000
- Carnival Breeze130,000
- Carnival Splendor113,300
- Carnival Conquest110,000
- Carnival Glory110,000
- Carnival Valor110,000
- Carnival Liberty110,000
- Carnival Freedom110,000
- Carnival Encounter108,977
- Carnival Adventure108,806
- Carnival Sunshine102,853
- Carnival Sunrise101,509
- Carnival Radiance101,509
- Carnival Luminosa92,720
- Carnival Pride88,500
- Carnival Legend88,500
- Carnival Miracle88,500
- Carnival Spirit85,920
- Carnival Elation71,909
- Carnival Paradise70,367
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Venice class sister ships
Sailing with Carnival
Carnival Cruise Line is America’s budget-friendly “Fun Ship” brand: casual, sociable and packed with free food, comedy and pool-deck parties. It sails from more US ports than almost any other line, which makes short Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico getaways easy to reach. It suits families, groups and value seekers, less so travelers wanting quiet elegance or fine dining.
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Carnival Firenze FAQs
How big is Carnival Firenze?
Carnival Firenze measures about 135,156 gross tons and is about 1,053 feet (321 m) long. That makes it #5 of 29 Carnival ships we cover by tonnage, and #76 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Carnival Firenze carry?
About 4,232 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Carnival Firenze built?
Carnival Firenze entered service in 2020 and was built by Fincantieri.
What class of ship is Carnival Firenze?
Carnival Firenze belongs to Carnival's Venice class, alongside Carnival Venezia. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Carnival Firenze good for families?
Camp Ocean runs free supervised activities for kids aged 2 to 11 in age groups, Circle C is for 12- to 14-year-olds and Club O2 is for teens 15 to 17. Night Owls offers paid late-evening group babysitting. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Carnival Firenze offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Carnival official site.