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I Took A Cruise On Carnival’s NEWEST Cruise Ship (I WAS SURPRISED)

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👁️ 161K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 12:28

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of the Carnival Venezia, noting it is the first Italian-style ship in the Carnival fleet. While praising the vessel's aesthetic beauty and elegant design, the reviewer highlights several operational challenges encountered during an inaugural sailing. Key issues included limited technological functionality in staterooms, overcrowding in public venues, and significant delays in food and beverage service due to perceived understaffing. The reviewer also discusses the experience of sailing out of New York City, noting high hotel costs and specific local beverage laws. Additional observations include the presence of a canine drug sniffing dog on board, which some passengers found intrusive, and the limited duration of port stays in locations like Bermuda. Despite these logistical kinks and the challenges of a short four-day itinerary, the creator concludes that the ship is visually stunning and expresses an interest in returning once the initial operational issues are resolved.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Venezia
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Venezia
A Nibble

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Caribbean · 4 nightsFrom New York CityVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is hands down the most beautiful cruise ship within Carnival Cruise Lines Fleet

I had to wait up to 30 minutes just to get one drink due to the excessive lines

the food was good as usual however I do believe it did kind of rhyme with the understaffing

I had a great time I got to hang out with Christine Duffy again I met so many amazing people

Creator's Tips & Advice

Arrive at least one day prior to your cruise if sailing out of New York City due to expensive hotels
Be prepared for a crowded experience on inaugural sailings as everything has to get worked out
Consider booking a longer cruise to have enough time to explore all onboard amenities and ports

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on Carnival's newest Italian-style ship, the Venezia?
QAre there any issues with understaffing or capacity on the inaugural sailing?
QHow does the food, entertainment, and nightlife compare to other Carnival ships?

Topics Covered

Dining Bars Drinks1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Nightlife2 Happy BaconService Crew½ Happy BaconPort Destination1 Sad BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony1 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

New York City
Bermuda1 Sad Bacon
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