| CCL introduces Italian fun

CARNIVAL Cruise Line’s (CCL) Carnival Venezia is now on her way to New York City, beginning her voyage from Europe.

Venezia departed Barcelona on 29 May for a two-week transatlantic Carnival Journeys sailing, which will arrive at her new home port at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on 13 Jun.

The ship is debuting “Carnival fun, Italian style”, which will include distinct entertainment programming, such as a special Captain’s Venetian Toast and an Italian street party on Lido.

Venezia also introduces several new dining and beverage offerings, including the specialty restaurant, Il Viaggio, which promises a culinary voyage of the best regional dishes and drinks from around Italy.

President Christine Duffy greeted the first guests embarking from Barcelona ahead of the cruise, and has joined Venezia for the first part of her itinerary, including the sail away party (pictured).

“Following an extensive enhancement, Carnival Venezia really looks and feels like part of the Carnival family – with Italian theming and unique flair that I know our guests will appreciate,” she considered.

“I’m looking forward to experiencing some of the Carnival Fun Italian Style elements with our first guests and I can’t wait to welcome the ship for her debut in New York.”

Venezia’s first cruise from NYC is a four-day sailing to Bermuda, set for 15 Jun.

From her New York homeport, Venezia will operate 22 unique itineraries featuring visits to 25 ports across 14 countries.

In the northern winter of 2024, Venezia will reposition from New York with a 12-Day Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys cruise, arriving to Port Canaveral on 18 Dec 2024, to begin a season deployment in Florida.

After a series of departures from Port Canaveral, visiting popular destinations across the Caribbean and the Bahamas, the ship will return to New York in the spring of 2025.