The Carnival Venezia Cruise Ship Is BETTER Than You Think

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Have you taken a cruise on the Carnival Venezia? How would you compare it to other Carnival ships??

[@patricec.2957]

I travelled on the Venezia when it was still Costa Venezia. Personally, I'd say it's one of the most beautiful ships I've ever sailed on.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@patricec.2957 that’s excellent to hear. And I agree. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@patricec.2957]

@@SoloCruiseTravel and if you're lucky enough to travel on the sistership Carnival Firenze, you'll realize he's even more beautiful, I spent 5 weeks on the Firenze last year from Santos to Copenhagen, definitly the most beautiful cruise I've done so far.

[@adventuresandvacations4947]

Just got home from a 10 day, had the pleasure of having a terazza cabana balcony. I don't think I could ever go back to a regular balcony now. The peaceful exclusive area is a game changer. The 2 private lounge chairs and the hammock was the most relaxing. There were many times the 2 private hot tubs myself or my wife were the only ones in. You will meet your neighbors who are much more respectful in comparison to other rooms.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@adventuresandvacations4947 I definitely want to do that area for my room in the future. Thanks for the advice and I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

[@820e4cf7jh]

Great content. I did a 12 day October 28th 2023 and absolutely LOVED the Venezia! ALL the different seating nooks just like you said ALL around the ship were absolutely spectacular! Why people would expect for this ship to be just like all the other Carnival ships is beyond me. Smh. I actually prefer this layout over the more traditional Carnival ships. 👌🏾

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Couldn’t agree more. Thanks so much for your feedback!

[@michealhenderson3258]

We will be taking a Christmas cruise on the Venezia for the very first time… Looking forward to it!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@michealhenderson3258 wishing you all the fun!

[@michealhenderson3258]

@ We are booked for a Terrezza Cabana. Cabin 5202 the first one on the Port side. Is that too close to noise from the inside?

[@natashawalker417]

See you on our Christmas cruise!🎄🎉 I’ve already started packing😂

[@mdinatale12]

How was it?

[@patriciaterantino2984]

My family and I were on the Venezia in August....We LOVED it!!

[@stephenthomas6095]

We are going aboard the Velencia February 16. Thanks for the video.

[@nyree_z_journeywithme]

I’m so happy to see your review! There is a small group of us sailing on her in June. I cannot wait to see this ship in person!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

You’ll love it! If you haven’t already, check out the full length trip report l did. A lot more context there!

[@MissBriBrizzle]

Great video. Sailing on the Firenze soon!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Woohoo! Same here 👏

[@davidenglish5142]

I was onboard 10 days in November and will be back for Bermuda this summer! One of my favorites.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

That’s outstanding! Thanks for sharing. Happy cruising.

[@kimandchasewilson3075]

Sailing on her to Bermuda in August!

[@davidsking0325]

I appreciate the video. I'm doing a 10 day on the Venezia in late October out of NY.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@davidsking0325 wishing you a wonderful cruise!

[@loversofanimal]

Me too!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@loversofanimal how great! You’re going to have a blast. If you’re interested, I detailed my entire 9 day Venezia journey elsewhere here on the channel. Bon voyage!

[@loversofanimal]

@@SoloCruiseTravel thanks I want to learn about the restaurant on the ship. I am going swimming with the pigs 🐷 in Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@loversofanimal I did that too and covered it in the other video. Definitely check it out!

[@kimandchasewilson3075]

Traveling to Bermuda on her in August! Can't wait!

[@gloatingballs6222]

Guess we might be on the same trip😅😅😅

[@kimandchasewilson3075]

@@gloatingballs6222 cool beans I'm traveling with my bestie and teenage son. If you see a drunk weirdo with an art pad in serenity say hello!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Woohooo!

[@mahimer-bb5kg]

Omg me too let's be friends

[@kimandchasewilson3075]

I'm down! I'll have my bestie and sister with me as well.​@@mahimer-bb5kg

[@DeannaGrant-gy5lf]

I went on ship on April 2024. I had the best time ever. The staff was fantastic the ship was so clean. My room was the best. Two bathroom in a room how cool. The could have been better but it was the best time of my life.

[@lindasanderson4829]

The what could have been better? We’re going in two weeks and are so excited! 🙂

[@trvlnlitegypsy9498]

I’m going on this ship AGAIN in September. This will be my 4th time. ❤❤❤❤the Venezia.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Such a great ship

[@BruceBrown-r4m]

Was on Venezia in January and loved it so much I am going again in April.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

That is awesome to hear. She is a great ship with a bad PR problem. Thanks for sharing your feedback!

[@patricec.2957]

@@SoloCruiseTravel The problem isn't PR, the problem is that a majority of Americans don't want to understand that there are other countries and cultures outside the USA.

[@ZiggyZ820]

Wonderful wonderful video can’t wait to go on at three weeks from today 10 day cruise out of New York

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thanks so much for taking time to watch and share your thoughts. Where is the Venezia taking you?

[@thomasmichels6885]

Did this cruise in February. Did the 13day cruise had a great time loved the ship

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thank you for helping to shift the weird PR narrative that it is some awful experience. I quite loved the ship and my cruise as well. 13 days must have been a blast.

[@estevens4654]

Sailed solo on Feb 2, for 9 days and had a ball. The ppl was awesome, as well as the food and the staff. After I do mardi gras in Sept, and msc in Jan 25, I'm going back on her.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Love hearing that. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@empressvibes1990]

I just did Mardi Gras. I loved it. Thanks for your review. I’m going to try Venezia next.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@empressvibes1990 hoping to do Mardi Gras myself soon!

[@sheenajackson2596]

My daughter and I along with our husbands are considering going on the Venezia. My only concern is my seven-year-old and three year-old grandchildren, just wondering if this ship might be a little bit too mature for them. What are your thoughts?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@sheenajackson2596 There is plenty for them to do! Plus the kids clubs are available as well, don't forget.

[@deannastevenson2137]

My family and I leave this June! Can't wait.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Summer on the Venezia, woohoo! Happy cruising to you.

[@salaa065]

Going on this ship in December and really don't know what to expect, video has good information

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thanks! And you can check out my full trip report also on the channel if it’ll make you feel more comfortable about your trip. I really liked this ship and what it offered. The rage against it leaves me confused.

[@DeannaGrant-gy5lf]

You will have the best time believe me. The staff is fantastic!!!

[@cathyatgansettdeals837]

We loved this ship in October and cruising again in a few weeks. The Terrazza area was lovely and we enjoyed our Terrazza room with access. The only thing I felt lacking was the Lido buffet - but all the alternatives were terrific, especially Chinese on Sea Days at the Seafood Shack and the deli.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

We agree!

[@jenuitalobster7378]

Traveling the Venezia in November with some friends and can’t wait. This is my first Carnival cruise, I’m an NCL girl. But it looks like I might enjoy this ship!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

You're going to have a great time. Where will the Venezia be taking you?

[@laniesider2586]

I’m excited for our cruise on the Venezia, we prefer smaller ships less crowded. Carnival is brilliant for bringing back new smaller ships, I think it’s targeted more towards older people or people that are more comfortable with smaller ships. Less children on board and less crowded atmosphere. We’ve been on Carnivals new ship’s Mardi Gras and celebration, they are beautiful!

[@MrWill1985]

I may sail on the Venezia if I go on a cruise. Hopefully from Central Pennsylvania I can take the amtrak to NY Penn Station and get the subway and walk to the terminal the same day

[@reginaobrien8983]

Booked on this ship for October. Really excited! Traveling solo. The ship looks beautiful and I’m guessing I’ll love the design and offerings. It’s nice to hear something positive.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

You'll love it. The PR problem this ship has is so strange as it is by far the nicest Carnival ship I have ever been on. Wishing you happy cruising. Where will the Venezia be taking you?

[@davidholmes8791]

You going over Halloween?

[@patrickhill667]

We loved everything from the food to the beautiful interior spaces, and the staff was exceptional.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

That’s so reassuring to hear. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and thrilled you enjoyed it!

[@KeithBarrowsToday]

Feb 2025, out of Port Canaveral. 7 day East Caribbean cruise. This will be our first on the new Italian themed ships (Venezia in our case).

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@KeithBarrowsToday have a spectacular cruise!

[@mdinatale12]

Leaving jan 5th :) excited!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@mdinatale12 wishing you the BEST cruise. Happy new year!

[@mdinatale12]

@SoloCruiseTravel thanks!

[@thomaskorner762]

I have taken cruises on other Carnival ships. Going on the Venezia in Oct.and so far it looks much more elegant then the other Carnival ships. I think I'm going to like it; even the Lido Deck.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

It really is more elegant and the theme throughout is a lot more fun than most of the new Vista class ships that just sorta seem modern without a theme. I will be boarding the sister ship to the Venezia next month the Firenze and it looks nearly identical to this ship with just a few color twists and it looks like a couple additions. I only want to do these ships now! Have a great cruise.

[@820e4cf7jh]

Oh, and that steel drum player on lido…..!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

YES

[@gretchinmiller150]

Sailing on the Carnival Venezia in August 2024! Can’t wait!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

You’re going to have a great time. Wishing you happy cruising! Where will the Venezia be taking you?

[@gretchinmiller150]

@@SoloCruiseTravel we will be traveling to Bermuda! It will be my first time there!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@gretchinmiller150 that sounds fantastic. Enjoy every minute!

[@chowchillachuck]

I am booked on this ship for a 7 night cruise to Bermuda September 27th. I have only done one other Carnival cruise but I enjoyed it. We typically cruise Princess or HAL. I tried Carnival for the first time last fall just to do something different.

[@Tina2tu]

Wow now I need to book this ship 😍🙏🏾

[@NYDaughter1972]

I went on a 12-day cruise on the Venezia 11/24/24 to 12/6/24. My biggest complaint is the elevator system. It's a touch-screen outside the elevator doors to choose your floor. The screen tells you what letter elevator to take. There is no way to control the elevator from inside the elevator car other than to open and close the doors. It made the embarkation and debarkation process an absolute nightmare. Otherwise, the food was great. All of the staff I encountered onboard were absolutely wonderful. All of them. I didn't encounter one unfriendly crew member. The drinks were watered down and expensive if you don't have a package. The Wifi worked great for the duration of the cruise. I enjoyed the lido deck very much. Shirvy from St. Lucia, who played the Carribean steel drum, was our favorite performer. We went to all of her performances throughout the ship. I found it easy to navigate. I enjoyed all of the included food options. It wasn't in my budget to go to the extra fee restaurants. I had a wonderful Swedish massage in the spa.

[@karenalmich]

I'm waiting for the Firenze to sail from Long Beach. I hope it's as beautiful as the Venezia.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Some people have said it’s even more beautiful! Looking forward to it myself.

[@jasondean7669]

I am booked on the carnival Firenze out of Long Beach on the 25th of April. The ship looks absolutely gorgeous.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@jasondean7669 I just booked a Terrazza Cabana cabin on Firenze for late summer after hearing how great that area is. Happy cruising!

[@michaeljosephschmitz5380]

The pools and hot tubs were unbelievably small for how huge the ship is. Everything else was nice.

[@PandaManda888]

Thanks for this vid. 😊 Booked the Magic but Carnival changed it to the Venezia (6/19/23, 8 day cruise off Manhattan). For some reason, the crew seemed so disorganized, cranky, & unfriendly, except for a few. Smiling or being pleasant to the guests seemed too much. School was out so it was super crowded. There was no available space in the limited number of swimming pools. Small vessel, comparatively. We liked the Magic more, tbh. Loved dancing in the lounge, the food, the ports. So many activities (Carnival is awesome with that). Loved the cruise director, our waiters, and the asst head (dining). They made up for the cranky ones. Had time to peruse the cute little library. Read an Evanovich book that had me laughing out loud. It’s been years since I actually had time to read a book to relax. My hubby met a new friend during that trip. New friend and his wife (and their children) become our friends since then. Great quality people. We are going back again this summer with our couple-friends. God willing. Same boat. Convenient. No flying needed. Much needed break from work and grad school. Most of all, time with my hubby (love of my life). 🎉🛳️ 🥂🍝🎈🏖️ 💝🐼Nurse A.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thanks so much for sharing your balanced perspective. Sorry to hear about the crew. Thats been my experience on the Radiance, I guess it happens from time to time. Glad you had many positives though! Happy cruising this summer and thanks for watching.

[@AngieLovesTraveling]

I love the charm of this ship and that nearly every bar has an espresso machine. My biggest complaint is the large pillars in the theater make a bunch of the seating unusable.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Yeah those are irritating! Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@JaninePhillips-be3eu]

We are leaving next Monday for 11 days from NY to the Caribbean. Do you know if I have to call to let them know I need a vegetarian menu?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@JaninePhillips-be3eu nope, they’ll have vegetarian options listed. Have an amazing cruise!

[@jaydenlutz3177]

Hey I was on too

[@jkconner9636]

Love the punchliner club….just wish they had more seating! We sail on the Venezia in January, looking forward to it.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@jkconner9636 it’s definitely popular. They did a few in the main theater while on this cruise too. Happy sailing, where is the Venezia taking you?

[@jkconner9636]

@@SoloCruiseTravel St Thomas , San Juan & Amber Cove

[@mdinatale12]

Leaving jan 5th :)

[@mdinatale12]

​@jkconner9636 see you there lol

[@jkconner9636]

@@mdinatale12 counting down, a week to go & we have the 10am boarding window!

[@skidawg79]

I was looking at cruising the Venezia next May for a 5 day Mexican Cruise. Seems very similar to the Horizon (was on her in 2022). The Italian theme looks pretty cool and fancy. One thing i love about the older Carnival ships though is that the Prominade flows much better. The one on the Horizon, which this ship seems to model after, seemed a bit disjointed. That's a very SMALL complaint as overall i loved the ship and the cruise.

[@ryi3503]

I'm going on the Venezia out of NY in Oct. what is the best place to stay if I want to walk around with out getting robbed before the cruise?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

The Park Hyatt New York is really nice and a few blocks away.

[@ryi3503]

@@SoloCruiseTravelThanks

[@soulprovider915]

How did you get to the port in Manhattan?? I have the option to drive but I heard it’s not the best option

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

JFK airport took a limo to the port. Was about 40 mins in total but it was early on a Saturday morning.

[@soulprovider915]

OK great thank you! I’m trying to figure out if I could park my car in Jersey somewhere and then take the train in. Thank you so much for your video! I was going to go out of Cape liberty to Bermuda, but after seeing how outdated that ship looks, and then seeing this Carnival ship there was no other option but to take the Venezia.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@soulprovider915 my pleasure. This ship is a beauty. Here’s my full trip Experience if you’re interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXuboZmjhd-Wabssi=R6f3EEEjqqL3XGYk

[@soulprovider915]

@@SoloCruiseTravel OK great thank you again! I will definitely watch it tonight or tomorrow. This will be our second cruise our first cruise was the Disney wish about two months ago and now we are addicted to cruising!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@soulprovider915 just got off of the Disney Wish myself. It’s a VERY different ship by comparison of the rest of the industry. I will say one big way the rest of cruising does something better than Disney (and there aren’t many categories) is their muster drill process. It’s so much more convenient and efficient outside of Disney ships. Happy cruising!

[@critterrunranch]

going in Oct ,I cant wait

[@Joe-j1f]

Oct what? Going oct 25 for Halloween cruise!

[@haylirushton2280]

We’re planning to go on this ship next June!! Leaving out of NYC! I’m just confused about the bedrooms how the twins are converted to bigger beds?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

You're going to have a great time! Just notate it on your Carnival planner online that it's what you want and prior to your arrival your stateroom steward will simply move the beds together to make a larger bed. Happy cruising.

[@MANventures]

Going June 18th

[@Joe-j1f]

Can anyone tell me if there’s a nightclub on the ship? Or anything that doubles as a nightclub at night so people can drink and dance until the wee hours of the morning?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Sure is. The Limelight Lounge is exactly that!

[@Joe-j1f]

@@SoloCruiseTravel that turns to the club?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@Joe-j1f yep

[@Joe-j1f]

I appreciate the answer, any idea what time it closes? I’m assuming 2-3 AM but I’m just wondering.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@Joe-j1f usually around 2

[@floatybyboaty]

We have just sailed on the Venezia, and it was great apart from one thing. We had a Terrazo Cabana and every day we would find Oily Sooty Deposits over our beds and towels. Next time, we will go with a Balcony and visit the serenity area. Paying the extra just wasn’t worth it especially as there was no pool like on the Horizon, Panorama and Vista.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Really helpful perspective to hear, thank you. I just did a cabana on the Firenze and the lack of pool on that private deck was definitely missed.

[@Kunthunpatel]

Sailing on Venezia in July 24th !!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Have an outstanding cruise! Where is it taking you?

[@alexh8613]

Nice!!! Me too!!!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@alexh8613 Cheers to a wonderful cruise!

[@davie2983]

How much were you paid? How was the food? How was the kids stuff?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@davie2983 hey there! I wasn’t paid anything, I paid the cruise line for my cruise. I have a video going into great detail on all of the experiences on board, including pricing, if that’s what you meant, elsewhere on the channel. Just search for Carnival Venezia.

[@GabrieleMassimoGhelardini]

I travelled on Costa Firenze for a two weeks cruise on Christmas. I found the ship the most beautiful I ever seen. I think also that Venezia is the most handsome of carnival’s fleet. But here in Italy, we would retake this two beautiful ships! 😂😢

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thanks for sharing!

[@roberttidwell3066]

Going on this ship in August.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Have a great time. Happy cruising!

[@loversofanimal]

Yes me too Aug 11 out of NYC

[@roberttidwell3066]

@@loversofanimal Nice!! I'm going Aug 27th. Hope you have an amazing time

[@loversofanimal]

@@roberttidwell3066 you as well!!!

[@cliffsauer9111]

Us too. In the fifth.

[@plumpypisces0306]

Is it a ship for kids?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

They have a water park area and a sports court, recreation and arcade section. I do a deep dive on the ship and my trip elsewhere on the channel if you'd like to see it.

[@Charlie-zj3hw]

Leave your Rugrats at home

[@BryceMitchell678]

Anybody going June 18th??

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

I wish! 😂

[@angelanguyen6864]

i am!!! it’ll be my birthday trip 💅🏼

[@yvettejohnson1623]

It looks more classy than Carnival ships! ITS FROM THE COSTA LINE.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@yvettejohnson1623 yeah, that’s what I said. Did a full review as well where I go into the history of it.

[@RPMcMurphy1975]

The sports bar is not going to be a good place to be in September/October during NFL games and MLB playoffs.

[@cathyatgansettdeals837]

I sailed in October and they showed NFL games on the Lido Deck many nights and all day Sunday.

[@Keither754]

The Carnival Venezia is, for me, at least in the top 3 of Carnival Cruise Line ships 🛳️ 9/10 would definitely recommend

[@jameschetwynd]

I am more likely to try Margaritaville ships and do a great cabin Think very little of this discount line with high prices

[@trainsandships]

No, I did not go on that ship. I like video of inside Italian ship. She is better than Costa Victoria . I went on Costa Victoria in about 1999. It was not nice and not friendly ship. It is odd that Carnival Venezia have two different name Carnival and Costa. Carnival hull and Costa smoke stack. I am not Carnival fan.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thanks for sharing!

[@aj122627]

This is not the best carnival ship and I have been on a lot of carnival ship

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Which Carnival ship is the best in your opinion?

[@aj122627]

@@SoloCruiseTravel Horizon

[@MichaelFenstermaker-g4q]

Not a party ship boring common place's to small

[@Moyegirl]

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[@Moyegirl]

@@aj122627is the horizon ship more upbeat than Venezia ship ? How many is the Venezia a good ship for teenagers?

[@Dr.Pepper001]

The food is not so great. On the entire floor that the casino is located on it smells like cigarette smoke that eminates out of the casino. In the casino you can't get free drinks until you gamble enough to rack up 1500 points. I could go on.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thanks for your thoughts. Is there another Carnival ship you prefer more?

[@taleenrhodes7296]

You expect free alcoholic drinks at the casino? Golly, I would like to know what cruises you take.

[@queenvee7139]

Free drinks after 1500 pts is STANDARD ON ALL OF CARNIVAL SHIPS.

[@jongorman2949]

The Venezia was the worst ships I have ever taken. The casino was on de3ck 4 and every time you came to deck 4 all you could smell was the smoking from the casino. While we were at sea the ship lost power. We sat in our cabins in the dark while the issue was resolved. I did not find the ship all that luxurious. I felt it was shabby in design. The only thing that made this cruise acceptable was the staff onboard that were fabulous. NEVER again on this trash ship.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. What other Carnival ships have you been on that you feel were better?

[@wtanner123]

Casino is not on deck 4 other than a glass window to look at the casino on deck 3. Smoke was very bad around the casino.

[@jasondean7669]

I'm surprised people are complaining about the smoke in the casino. There has always been smoking in ANY casino ANYWHERE you go, period!

[@taleenrhodes7296]

⁠@@jasondean7669 almost every cruise ship regardless of the cruise line I’ve been on where the casino is has- you guessed it- a strong smoke smell. There was even a complaint in here that complained about not having free alcoholic beverages at the casino; like excuse me, they allowed you to bring wine on board, please chill 🤣

[@sandrakourouvacilis]

I'm very confused as when I was on it the casino was completely NO Smoking 🚭 so how did you smell smoke from the casino?

[@pipegarmich]

Its not a typical carnival ship ,so no ,and Carnival Markets to a undesirable group

[@JoJo-rf8be]

thank you