Carnival Cruise Line·Carnival Venezia

Carnival Venezia - Canada & New England from Manhattan

4.2(494 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruiseline.com · Jul 2026
|5 Nights|2 Ports|2 Sea Days

A 5-night Maritimes loop from Midtown Manhattan calling at Saint John, New Brunswick - home of the Bay of Fundy's Reversing Falls - and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sea days bookend the ports, making this an easy no-fly taste of Atlantic Canada aboard Carnival's Venice-themed ship.

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DepartureNew York City, New York
Dress CodeCasual
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

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Ship Details — Carnival Venezia

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Year Built

2019

Tonnage

135,225 GT

Passengers

4,090

Crew

1,424

Decks

14

Class

Vista Class (Venice Class / Costa by Carnival)

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

Canal Grande atrium bar with gondola seating
Il Viaggio upscale Italian specialty restaurant
Frizzante Bar with Italian sparkling wines
Amari cocktail bar
Tomodoro Mexican-Italian fusion eatery
Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki
Guy's Burger Joint
Carnival WaterWorks aqua park with three slides
SportSquare ropes course and mini golf
Serenity adults-only retreat
Cloud 9 Spa with thermal suite
Punchliner Comedy Club
Venetian-themed casino
Terrazza Carenzia outdoor lounge spaces

Cruise Highlights

Bay of Fundy's record tides and Reversing Falls Rapids in Saint John
Halifax waterfront boardwalk, Citadel and day trips to Peggy's Cove
Departure from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal - no flights needed
Cooler-weather cruising with the Cloud 9 thermal suite and Il Viaggio dinners

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Carnival Venezia

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Carnival Venezia sailing. Based on 350 discussions.

Carnival Venezia is the line's Venice-themed New York flagship - a ship built for Costa's China market and re-flagged for Carnival in 2023, and travelers agree the inheritance worked in its favor aesthetically. The Canal Grande atrium with its gondola-seat bar, marble finishes and frescoed ceilings make it the consensus pick for prettiest ship in the fleet. The vibe blends classic Carnival fun with a slightly dressier, more European feel, though weekend sailings out of Manhattan bring a rowdier crowd than the decor suggests.

What People Love

  • Widely called the most beautiful ship in the Carnival fleet - the Venetian theming, Canal Grande atrium and gondola-seat bar draw constant praise
  • Sailing from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal means millions of Northeasterners can cruise without flying, with a Statue of Liberty sail-away as a bonus
  • Il Viaggio is rated by many travelers as one of the best specialty restaurants on any Carnival ship

Common Complaints

  • At 4,090+ passengers the ship feels crowded, with regular complaints about lido buffet lines and packed pool decks on sea days
  • The Costa-designed layout confuses even veteran Carnival cruisers - choke points, dead-end corridors and a small lido buffet
  • Main pools are undersized for the passenger count, a common gripe on warm-weather sailings
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