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Carnival Firenze is a Spirit Class vessel featuring Italian-themed Costa-conversion with unique flair. Whether you're planning your first cruise or are a seasoned traveler, this guide helps you discover what makes this ship special.
First Look: Carnival Firenze
Ship Overview
Carnival Firenze brings a taste of Italy to the West Coast as one of two Venice-class ships in Carnival's fleet. Originally built as Costa Firenze in 2020, she joined Carnival in February 2024 as part of the "Costa by Carnival" program, offering "Carnival Fun Italian Style" — a unique blend of Italian elegance and classic Carnival entertainment.
Named after Florence (Firenze in Italian), the ship features Florentine Renaissance-inspired artwork, Italian specialty restaurants, and the warm hospitality that defines both Italian cruising and Carnival's Fun Ship experience. She sails year-round from Long Beach, California to the Mexican Riviera and Baja Mexico.
Key Features
- Italian Heritage: Florentine art, décor, and design throughout
- Specialty Dining: Authentic Italian venues including Cucina del Capitano
- West Coast Base: Year-round sailings from Long Beach
- Modern Amenities: WaterWorks park, Serenity adults-only retreat, Cloud 9 Spa
What Makes Carnival Firenze Special
Originally built as Costa Firenze for Costa Cruises, this Spirit-class vessel joined the Carnival fleet in 2024 with Italian-themed décor intact. Sailing from Long Beach, she offers Mexican Riviera cruises with a distinctly European ambiance—a unique combination in the Carnival fleet.
The ship retains her original Italian design elements while incorporating Carnival favorites like Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. Her smaller size (135,000 GT) creates a more intimate atmosphere than the larger Excel-class ships.
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Ship Statistics
Technical Details
- IMO Number: 9801691
- MMSI: 352003546
- Call Sign: 3E5193
- Flag: Panama
- Builder: Fincantieri, Marghera Shipyard (Italy)
- Delivered: December 2020 (as Costa Firenze)
- Carnival Debut: February 2024
Venice-Class Sister Ship
Carnival Firenze shares her class with one sister — both transferred from Costa Cruises:
Ship Timeline
West Coast Debut — Carnival Firenze begins revenue sailings from Long Beach, California, as part of "Carnival Fun Italian Style."
Joins Carnival Fleet — Costa Firenze transfers to Carnival Cruise Line, renamed Carnival Firenze. Undergoes refit for Carnival branding.
Transfer Announced — Carnival Corporation announces Costa Firenze will join Carnival Cruise Line in 2024 under the "Costa by Carnival" program.
Delivered as Costa Firenze — Built by Fincantieri at Marghera shipyard near Venice, Italy. Named after Florence with Florentine Renaissance theme.
Construction Begins — Steel cutting at Fincantieri Marghera as second Venice-class ship for Costa Cruises.
Deck Plans
Interactive deck plans for Carnival Firenze are available on the cruise line's official website.
Live Ship Tracker
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnival Firenze's former name?
Carnival Firenze was originally Costa Firenze, built in 2020 for Costa Cruises. She transferred to Carnival Cruise Line in February 2024 as part of the "Costa by Carnival" program.
Where does Carnival Firenze sail from?
Carnival Firenze is homeported in Long Beach, California, offering year-round cruises to the Mexican Riviera (Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán) and shorter Baja getaways.
What makes Carnival Firenze unique?
She features "Carnival Fun Italian Style" — authentic Italian dining including Cucina del Capitano, Florentine Renaissance-inspired décor throughout, and Italian hospitality blended with classic Carnival fun.
What class is Carnival Firenze?
Carnival Firenze is a Venice-class ship, a sub-class of the Vista-class. Her only sister ship is Carnival Venezia, which also transferred from Costa Cruises.
How many staterooms does Carnival Firenze have?
Carnival Firenze has 2,136 staterooms including 969 balcony cabins, 846 inside staterooms, 20 suites, and 14 deluxe rooms. Total guest capacity is 4,126 at double occupancy.
Sources & Attribution
- Carnival Cruise Line — Official ship information
- MarineTraffic — Live vessel tracking
- CruiseMapper — Ship specifications and itineraries
- Wikipedia — Ship history
Page last updated: December 2, 2025
Sources & Attribution
Ship specifications from official cruise line materials. Photos credited where shown. Data verified against industry sources.