Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
A Costa Cruises hull now sailing for Carnival, with Italian-named public rooms and dining alongside Carnival's usual programme.
- Class
- Venice Class
- Guests
- ~4,126
- Typically sails
- South America
Best for
- Families
- Italian dining
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
Carnival's Italian-themed pair with Carnival Venezia, drawn from sister line Costa Cruises
Two main dining rooms, Michelangelo and Medici, rather than the fleet's usual one
Il Viaggio is an Italian specialty restaurant not found across the wider fleet
Tomodoro serves a Mexican-Italian menu unique to the Italian-style ships
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- Carnival states onboard programming and services may differ from other Carnival cruises
- Sails from Long Beach, with Miami added from 2027
Facilities and activities
On board
Entertainment
- Teatro Rosso
- Tuscan Lounge
- Piano Bar 88
- Heroes Tribute Lounge
- SportSquare
Family facilities
- Camp Ocean
- Circle 'C'
- Club O2
Adults-only areas
- Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
Spa & wellness
- Cloud 9 Spa
Notable facilities
- Carnival WaterWorks
Climate suitability
Indoor & outdoor
What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.
- Carnival WaterWorks and the Serenity adult-only retreat are open-deck areas
- Indoor rooms include Teatro Rosso, Tuscan Lounge, Piano Bar 88 and Heroes Tribute Lounge
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
AVERAGE
Dining is not the main reason to choose this ship.
Dining varies by ship generation, with newer ships stronger.
Dining Style
Main dining · Buffet · Included dining · Casual · Specialty
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Carnival Cruise Line patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
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Main dining
Michelangelo Restaurant and Medici Restaurant — included
Buffet
Lido Marketplace
Included dining
- Guy's Burger Joint
- Pizzeria del Capitano
Specialty dining (extra cost)
- Il Viaggio
- Bonsai Teppanyaki
- Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Casual dining
- La Strada Grill
- Il Mercato
- Tomodoro
- JavaBlue Cafe
- Seafood Shack
- Bonsai Sushi
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
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From other cruisers
What cruisers are saying
Independent videos covering the ship, activities, food and practical tips.
Ship tour
CARNIVAL FIRENZE FULL SHIP TOUR (Carnival's Newest Ship!!)
EECC Travels · YouTube
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
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Where this ship information comes from ▾
Ship facts above are read from the cruise line's own pages, and from an established secondary reference only where an official page returned nothing.