Who is Costa Venezia's sister ship?

Costa Firenze (2021) is her only Venice Class sister. Both ships are based on Carnival's Vista platform with Italian-themed interiors — Venezia after Venice, Firenze after Florence.

How does Costa Venezia compare to other Costa ships?

At 135,500 GT and 4,232 guests, Costa Venezia is mid-large in the Costa fleet — bigger than the Concordia and Diadema Class ships but smaller than the Excellence Class flagships (Smeralda/Toscana, 185,010 GT).

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

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Costa Venezia is a Venice Class cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises. She entered service in 2019, 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: 2019
Tonnage: 135,500 GT
Guests: 4,232
Crew: 1,600
IMO: 9801689

Quick Answer: Costa Venezia is the lead ship of the Venice Class — 135,500 GT, 4,232 guests, launched in 2019. Themed after Venice with Venetian-inspired interiors, she was originally designed for the Asian cruise market. This page covers deck plans, live tracking, dining venues, and videos.

Who She's For: Travelers who appreciate Italian-themed design and want a large modern ship. Costa Venezia suits cruisers interested in Mediterranean or Asian itineraries with a distinctly Venetian ambience and Costa's European-style service.

Costa Venezia was originally built for Costa's Asian operations, featuring Venetian-themed interiors that set her apart from her Florence-themed sister Costa Firenze. Both are Venice Class ships at roughly 135,500 GT. The onboard atmosphere blends Italian heritage with multilingual service. If you want Costa's newest mega-ships, the Excellence Class (Smeralda, Toscana) are significantly larger at 185,010 GT. For a smaller Costa experience, the Concordia Class offers a more traditional scale.

A First Look at Costa Venezia

Costa Venezia at 2019 Trieste christening with Frecce Tricolori Italian aerobatic team flypast — "Costa Venezia" lettering visible at funnel — Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Costa Venezia at 2019 Trieste christening, full broadside with crowd watching Frecce Tricolori flypast — Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Costa Cruises • Venice Class

Dining on Costa Venezia → Browse All

Complimentary

Ristorante Marco Polo & Ristorante Canal Grande — Two main dining rooms with multi-course Italian and international menus.

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

Specialty (cover charge)

Casanova — Fine-dining specialty with elevated tasting menus, originally curated by chef Umberto Bombana.

Archipelago — Costa's signature Mediterranean and seafood specialty.

Liu Hot Pot — Asian hot-pot specialty venue.

Teppanyaki — Teppanyaki entertainment dining.

Frutti di Mare — Italian seafood specialty.

Pizzeria del Capitano — Neapolitan pizza specialty.

Full venue details available on the Costa Cruises official site.

Costa Cruises • Venice Class

Venetian-themed theatrical performance aboard Costa Venezia — costumed dancers in 18th-century Venetian dress under purple stage lighting — A Venetian-themed theatrical production aboard Costa Venezia — costumed dancers in 18th-century Venetian dress (the male performer in ruffled collar and ornate coat; the female in elaborate ruffled skirt). Costa Venezia's onboard entertainment leans into the ship's Venice theme. Photo: Thierry LARERE via Flickr.

The Logbook: Costa Venezia

About Costa Venezia

Costa Venezia entered service in 2019 as the lead ship of the Venice Class (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 was originally designed for the Asian cruise market with Venetian-inspired interiors that set her apart from her Florence-themed sister. She has sailed Asian, Mediterranean, and Caribbean itineraries; Carnival Corporation has more recently transferred her to the Carnival Cruise Line brand as Carnival Venezia.

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Key Facts About Costa Venezia

Class

Venice Class

Entered Service

2019

Gross Tonnage

135,500 GT

Guests

4,232

Crew

1,600

IMO

9801689

Costa Venezia Deck Plans

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

Generic cruise ship deck layout overview — Simplified deck layout overview

Where Is Costa Venezia Right Now?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Costa Venezia

What dining options are on Costa Venezia?

Two main dining rooms (Ristorante Marco Polo and Ristorante Canal Grande) and the Lido Marketplace buffet are complimentary. Specialty venues with cover charges include Casanova (fine dining curated by chef Umberto Bombana), Archipelago, Liu Hot Pot, Teppanyaki, Frutti di Mare, and Pizzeria del Capitano. See the Dining section above.

How big is Costa Venezia?

135,500 GT, 4,232 guests at double occupancy, 1,600 crew. Venice Class, entered service 2019. Sister to Costa Firenze.

Where does Costa Venezia sail?

Originally built for the Asian market, she has also sailed Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries. Check the live tracker above for current position. Note: Costa Venezia has been transferred to Carnival Cruise Line as Carnival Venezia.

Sources & Attribution

IMO 9801689 verified at VesselFinder.

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