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Was a Solo Cruise on The New CARNIVAL VENEZIA Worth It?

Solo Cruise & Travel
Solo Cruise & Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 103K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 43:04

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Editorial Summary

The creator details a nine day solo cruise aboard the Carnival Venezia, a repurposed Costa vessel sailing from New York City to the Bahamas. The journey includes observations on the ship's Italian design, which features unique amenities like the Lido deck's retractable roof and various specialty dining options such as Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and Il Vaglio. The creator reviews stateroom accommodations, noting the high quality of the balcony room and the convenience of its location. Throughout the voyage, the creator experiences several notable events, including a power outage while in port in Miami, a maritime rescue operation involving a raft at sea, and a chaotic embarkation process at Pier 88. Excursions are covered in detail, ranging from swimming with pigs at Pearl Island in Nassau to exploring Little Havana in Miami and visiting the Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport. The creator concludes that despite minor issues like humidity on the Lido deck and buffet layout challenges, the ship is an elegant and enjoyable option for solo travelers, praising the crew, the Starlink Wi-Fi, and the overall value of the itinerary.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Venezia
A Nibble
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · Fall · 9 nightsFrom New York CityVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I recently got off of one of Carnival's newest cruise ships the carnival vetsa for a 9-day cruise to the Bahamas out of New York City

the carnival vansia is not only one of the most elegant and beautiful ships Carnival has in their Fleet it is one of my new favorites

the room was one of the nicest I have ever enjoyed on a Carnival ship and the crew were tremendous when it came to service

the itinerary of three stops in the Bahamas with Miami and two Cay to get us there and two Cay to get us back made this an excellent length of Voyage

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book a balcony room near the mid-ship for convenience and quiet.
βœ“Use the Gondola Lounge for a relaxing start to your cruise while waiting for your room.
βœ“Take advantage of the included breakfast room service by scanning the QR code in your room.
βœ“Consider booking specialty dining on embarkation day for a celebratory meal and easier seating.
βœ“If you need total silence to sleep, avoid rooms directly above the Gondola Lounge.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship rating on TripAdvisor β€” Don't let the 2.5-star rating deter you; the ship is elegant and beautiful.
Flying into cruise embarkation same day β€” It's recommended not to, but if you do, have plenty of padding in your schedule.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas a Solo Cruise on The New CARNIVAL VENEZIA Worth It?
QWas the new Carnival Venezia worth my solo cruise time and even more importantly, was it worth my money?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty3Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconDining Buffet1 Sad BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconEmbarkation1Β½ Sad BaconWifi Connectivity2Β½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Freeport3 Happy Bacon
Top: Grand Lucayan Resort getaway with lunch ($999.99)
Half Moon Cay2Β½ Happy Bacon
Miami4 Happy Bacon
Top: Top 10 Best of Miami ($69.99)
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