Venice class · Carnival · In service since 2019
Carnival Venezia
Carnival Venezia is a Venice class cruise ship operated by Carnival, in service since 2019. At about 135,500 gross tons, it carries roughly 4,232 guests and ranks #4 by size in the 29-ship Carnival fleet we cover.
- 135,500 gross tons
- 4,232 guests
- 1,060 ft long
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Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Ship class
- Venice class
- Entered service
- 2019 (7 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 135,500
- Guests
- 4,232
- Length
- 1,060 ft (323 m)
- Builder
- Fincantieri
- Flag
- The Bahamas
- IMO number
- 9801689
About Carnival Venezia
Carnival Venezia was built in 2019 as Costa Venezia and moved to Carnival in 2023 as the first ship in the line’s “Carnival Fun Italian Style” concept. It keeps much of its Venice-inspired décor, with Italian art and design throughout, while adding Carnival favorites such as Guy’s Burger Joint and the BlueIguana Cantina. The result is a blend you won’t find on other Carnival ships: classic Carnival fun with a more polished European look. Venezia has been based in New York, giving Northeast cruisers a Manhattan departure for Bermuda, Canada and the Caribbean.
Best for: Northeast cruisers who want a drive-to departure from New York and a Carnival ship with a touch of Italian style.
Carnival Venezia highlights
- Venice-themed interiors carried over from its Costa days
- Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina on the pool deck
- Manhattan departures for Bermuda, Canada and the Caribbean
- Camp Ocean kids’ club with age-based groups
How Carnival Venezia 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 Venezia FAQs
How big is Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Venezia measures about 135,500 gross tons and is about 1,060 feet (323 m) long. That makes it #4 of 29 Carnival ships we cover by tonnage, and #75 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Carnival Venezia 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 Venezia built?
Carnival Venezia entered service in 2019 and was built by Fincantieri.
What class of ship is Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Venezia belongs to Carnival's Venice class, alongside Carnival Firenze. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Carnival Venezia 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 Venezia 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.