The ship
Venice-class Fun Ship with Italian flair
Carnival Venezia joined Carnival in 2023 on Venice-class design with Italian visual themes wrapped in Fun Ship operations. She carries about 4,090 guests. She brings piazza energy and Carnival’s dining brands to guests who want something prettier than a plain corridor without giving up the loud bits.
Main dining and the Lido are included. Specialty nights such as Fahrenheit 555, Cucina del Capitano and JiJi Asian Kitchen carry a cover, with Guy’s Pig & Anchor for casual hours. Pools, WaterWorks-style splash and Serenity split the day.
Evenings run through Liquid Lounge shows, IMAX-style big-screen fun where equipped, then the themed piazza and casino. Kids’ clubs cover families. A strong pick if you want Carnival thrills with Italian scenic dressing.
Venezia is Carnival in Venetian dress: big capacity with Italian square energy, specialty nights and Serenity if you want the quiet corner.
On board
Piazza, shows, WaterWorks
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Dining circus
Main dining and the Lido handle included meals. Specialty nights worth planning include Fahrenheit 555, Cucina del Capitano and JiJi Asian Kitchen, plus Guy’s Pig & Anchor and Guy’s Burger Joint. Reserve specialty tables on embarkation day — sea-day slots go first. Drink packages sit outside the simple cruise.
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Liquid Lounge and IMAX
Liquid Lounge is the show house for Vista-class productions. IMAX adds films and special events when programmed. Carnival is not a licensed West End title ship — programmes change by season, so check your sailing. Arrive early for popular seats on night one if the headline matters.
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Piazza nightlife
The themed piazza, piano and alchemy bars, sports bars and the casino keep evenings moving after Liquid Lounge. Drink packages sit outside the cruise — price what you will actually drink. The mood is Fun Ship party with Italian square colour, not a quiet British pub ship.
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WaterWorks, SkyRide and spa
WaterWorks splash, SkyRide above the top decks and the main pools take daytime energy. Serenity Retreat is the adults-only pressure release. Cloud 9 Spa sells treatments and thermal access as extras. Grab shade early on sea days — with nearly four thousand guests, the same rails fill quickly.
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Kids and Camp Carnival
Camp Carnival and the teens’ clubs run family hours that shift by sea day and port day. Families who will use WaterWorks, the clubs and the piazza get the most from this class. Couples seeking quiet may prefer a smaller Spirit-class ship instead.
Fahrenheit 555
Fahrenheit 555 is the specialty steakhouse and one of the pricier covers on Carnival Venezia. Quieter and more dressed-up than the Lido. Go here for a splurge dinner, not a cheap filler night. Book early on sea days.
Cucina del Capitano
Cucina del Capitano is the Italian specialty with a cover — pasta and trattoria plates as a paid evening. Mid-spend specialty: less than the steakhouse, more of an occasion than the buffet. Book early on sea days if Italian is your treat.
JiJi Asian Kitchen
JiJi Asian Kitchen is the Asian specialty room — a lighter paid night than Fahrenheit 555. Cover charge applies. Best when you want spice and small plates rather than a long steak dinner.
Guy's Pig & Anchor
Guy’s Pig & Anchor is the smokehouse-and-brew casual specialty — louder and more relaxed than the steakhouse. Mid-tier spend for barbecue plates. Good when you want an occasion meal without full fine-dining formality.
Guy's Burger Joint
Guy’s Burger Joint is the pool-deck burger counter — typically included. Cheaper than any specialty cover. Ideal between sail-away and dinner.
Lido & main dining
Lido buffet and main dining rooms are the included core on Carnival Venezia. Proper plated or self-serve without a cover. Best for most nights and the quickest seat on a port morning.
Liquid Lounge
Liquid Lounge is the show house for Vista-class productions and big-room entertainment. Cruise-stage spectacle, not a West End transfer. Titles change by season — check your sailing. Centre seats on night one if the headline matters.
IMAX
The IMAX screen is the Vista-class film and special-event room when programmed. Included once aboard for scheduled shows; check the daily programme. A different night out from Liquid Lounge productions.
SkyRide / piazza
SkyRide runs above the top decks and the piazza is the social heart for drinks and people-watching. SkyRide is an extra on many sailings — confirm before you queue. The piazza itself is included once aboard.
WaterWorks
WaterWorks is the splash park for slides and family pool noise. Included once aboard. Loungers and shade go early on warm sea days. Adults who want quiet should plan Serenity time away from the slides.
Fit
Who she is for
- Bookers who want Carnival’s Fun Ship energy — Italian piazza colour, Liquid Lounge shows and Guy’s Pig & Anchor on a Venice-class map — on a learnable deck plan.
- Families and multi-gen groups that will use Camp Carnival, the splash zones and Serenity for the adults, and are happy to budget drinks and one or two specialty nights.
- Not the ship if you want a quiet mid-size ship, no kids underfoot, or Excel-class BOLT coasters. Choose a quieter line or a different Carnival class instead.
Where
Where Venezia tends to go
Carnival has programmed her from New York and other East Coast ports on Caribbean and seasonal Canada and New England runs. Check the current homeport.
Treat this as the ship’s range, not a fixed timetable. When this guide is public, sailings with two or more UK agent prices will sit at the bottom.
Before you book
What the brochure skips
- Carnival’s Fun Ship cruise still leaves specialty dining, drink packages, Wi-Fi and spa as extras. Price the holiday as the cruise plus what you will actually buy.
- Compare UK agents on the same Venezia sailing — same ship, same date, cruise-only, two guests. The hero price should be the lowest bookable one, not the first logo you recognise.
Next step
Find a sailing
Compare cruise prices for Carnival Venezia, or open the live map and see where she is now.