Who is Costa Firenze's sister ship?

Costa Venezia (2019) is her only Venice Class sister. Both ships are based on Carnival's Vista platform with Italian-themed interiors.

How does Costa Firenze compare to other Costa ships?

At 135,500 GT and 4,232 guests, Costa Firenze sits between Costa's Concordia/Diadema-class ships and the larger Excellence Class flagships (Smeralda/Toscana, 185,010 GT). Her Renaissance-themed interiors set her apart from the Venice-themed sister Costa Venezia.

Costa Firenze — Deck Plans, Live Tracker, Dining & Videos

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Costa Firenze is a Venice Class cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises. She entered service in 2021, measures 135,500 gross tons, and carries approximately 4,232 guests at double occupancy with a crew of 1,600.

Key Facts

Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
Class: Venice Class
Year: 2021
Tonnage: 135,500 GT
Guests: 4,232
Crew: 1,600
IMO: 9801691

Quick Answer: Costa Firenze is the second of two Venice Class ships — 135,500 GT, 4,232 guests, launched in 2021. Themed around the art and architecture of Florence, she offers Italian-inspired design at a mid-range price point. This page covers deck plans, live tracking, dining venues, and videos.

Who She's For: Travelers who want a large, modern ship with Italian design flair at a competitive price. Costa Firenze suits families and couples who appreciate a Florentine-inspired aesthetic with Costa's multi-language entertainment.

Costa Firenze is themed after Florence, with Renaissance-inspired interiors. Her sister ship is Costa Venezia (2019, Venice-themed). Both Venice Class ships are based on the Carnival Vista platform at roughly 135,500 GT, sitting between the Excellence Class flagships (185,010 GT) and the older Concordia Class. The atmosphere is multilingual and European. If you want Costa's largest ships, Smeralda and Toscana are the Excellence Class flagships.

A First Look at Costa Firenze

Costa Firenze exterior view — Photo: brlrzxmb18 via Flickr

Costa Firenze broadside at sea with "Costa Firenze" lettering visible and yellow Costa C funnel — Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Costa Firenze bow closeup at Ibiza with "Costa Firenze" lettering + Italian tricolor stripes visible — Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Costa Cruises • Venice Class

Dining on Costa Firenze → Browse All

Complimentary

Ristorante Dei Medici & Ristorante Palazzo Vecchio — Two main dining rooms with multi-course Italian and international menus.

Versilia Buffet — All-day casual buffet with rotating Italian and international stations.

Burger Bar, Lanai BBQ, and Pizza Napoli — Casual lido-deck options.

Specialty (cover charge)

La Fiorentina — Tuscan steakhouse celebrating Florentine cuts.

Casanova — Fine-dining specialty with elevated tasting menus.

Fritti di Mare — Italian seafood specialty.

Teppanyaki — Teppanyaki entertainment dining.

Dim Sum — Asian dim-sum specialty.

Full venue details available on the Costa Cruises official site.

Costa Cruises • Venice Class

The Logbook: Costa Firenze

About Costa Firenze

Costa Firenze entered service in 2021 as the second of two Venice Class ships (Venezia 2019, Firenze 2021), based on Carnival's Vista platform. At 135,500 GT and 4,232 guests with a crew of approximately 1,600, she has Renaissance-inspired interiors themed after Florence — a contrast to her sister Costa Venezia's Venice motif. She has sailed Mediterranean, Asian, and Caribbean itineraries; Carnival Corporation has more recently transferred her to the Carnival Cruise Line brand as Carnival Firenze.

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Key Facts About Costa Firenze

Class

Venice Class

Entered Service

2021

Gross Tonnage

135,500 GT

Guests

4,232

Crew

1,600

IMO

9801691

Costa Firenze Deck Plans

Costa Firenze — 4,232 guests, sister to Costa Venezia, 135,500 GT, Renaissance-themed.

Generic cruise ship deck layout overview — Simplified deck layout overview

Where Is Costa Firenze Right Now?

See Costa Firenze's current position, speed, heading, and next port on the live AIS tracker below.

Live tracking requires JavaScript. You can track Costa Firenze (IMO 9801691) directly at VesselFinder.

See ports for more information about individual ports.

Frequently Asked Questions About Costa Firenze

What dining options are on Costa Firenze?

Two main dining rooms (Ristorante Dei Medici and Ristorante Palazzo Vecchio) and the Versilia Buffet are complimentary, with casual Burger Bar, Lanai BBQ, and Pizza Napoli on the lido. Specialty venues with cover charges include the La Fiorentina Tuscan steakhouse, Casanova fine dining, Fritti di Mare seafood, Teppanyaki, and Dim Sum. See the Dining section above.

How big is Costa Firenze?

135,500 GT, 4,232 guests at double occupancy, 1,600 crew. Venice Class, entered service 2021. Sister to Costa Venezia.

Where does Costa Firenze sail?

Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries; she has also operated in Asia. Check the live tracker above for current position. Note: Costa Firenze has more recently been transferred to Carnival Cruise Line as Carnival Firenze.

Sources & Attribution

IMO 9801691 verified at VesselFinder (CruiseMapper, MyShipTracking concur).

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