Carnival Firenze - 4-Day Baja Mexico with Catalina
A quick Fun Italian Style long weekend on Carnival Firenze from Long Beach, pairing Catalina Island with Ensenada instead of the ship's longer Mexican Riviera run.
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Ship Details — Carnival Firenze
View full Carnival Firenze detailsYear Built
2020
Tonnage
135,225 GT
Passengers
4,072
Crew
1,100
Decks
14
Class
Vista
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Carnival Firenze
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Carnival Firenze sailing. Based on 2,500 discussions.
Carnival Firenze is the line's headline experiment in 'Fun Italian Style,' a former Costa Cruises ship (Costa Firenze) that Carnival reflagged and sent to Long Beach for Mexican Riviera and short West Coast sailings. The vibe is unapologetically over-the-top: a stunning three-deck Piazza del Duomo atrium, Italian-palace interiors, costumed waiters, gelato, and a Festa Italiana street party that channels the Venetian in Las Vegas more than actual Florence. Reviewers either embrace the kitsch as part of the fun or roll their eyes at it as a 'floating caricature of Italy,' but almost everyone agrees the ship looks distinctive and feels lively.
What People Love
- Specialty restaurants punch above their weight, with Il Viaggio's Northern Italian pasta and Steakhouse 555 repeatedly called among the best food reviewers have had at sea
- Genuinely warm, fast and attentive crew - room stewards who greet you by name and quick bar service stand out across reviews
- The over-the-top three-deck Piazza del Duomo atrium and Italian-palace interiors deliver a memorable 'wow' entrance that feels distinct from any other Carnival ship
Common Complaints
- Pools and outdoor sun decks are noticeably small for the passenger count, leaving deck space cramped and chairs scarce
- The ship feels crowded even below full capacity, with long lines at buffets, popular shows and dining venues
- Confusing, chopped-up layout inherited from Costa - galley placement blocks Deck 3, narrow buffet walkways, and oddly located venue entrances