Carnival Firenze - Cruises from $284
Long Beach is fun, but it isn't known as a hotspot of Italian culture... yet! In spring 2024, Carnival Firenze will debut, setting sail from this homeport towards south-of-the-border fun along Mexico's Pacific coast!
Carnival Firenze Facts and Statistics
- Cruise Line Carnival Cruises
- Year Built 2023
- Ship's Class/Group Contemporary
- Tonnage 135,156
- Passengers (Max Occupancy) 4126 Passengers
- Number of Crew 1424
- Country of Registry The Bahamas
Carnival Firenze Ship Information
So, Long Beach, you're wondering what to expect from Fun Italian Style? Grab your movie star sunglasses and throw on a scarf - just for style - as you make your entrance at Piazza Duomo, named for Florence's iconic domed cathedral.
Carnival Firenze Ship Activities
If active/splashy fun is your thing, that's honestly a great thing and Carnival can tell you're going to be spending time at WaterWorks and SportSquare.
- Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea: When kids visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea, they use their little hands and big creativity to bring a new stuffed friend to life. They can customize their furry friend from head to toe by choosing the bear, clothing, and accessories.
- Bingo: With more ways to win than ever before, bingo on a cruise ship is like no other. Get ready to play some crazy-exciting, hoot-and-holler-if-you-win-big bingo! The prizes are bigger, the packages are more fun and there are even souvenir daubers to mark your numbers.
- Cherry on Top: A cruise is the perfect time to treat yourself to something sweet, and Cherry On Top happens to be the perfect place. You'll find this well-stocked candy-and-more-store not only great for enjoying some of your confectionery favorites, but the place to pick up food and apparel gifts for that special someone, even if - admit it - that someone happens to be you!
- Dreams Studio: On the same ship with the waterslides and conga lines is actually a photographic oasis. Everybody looks their best, smiles their biggest smiles on vacation... and at Dreams Studio the professional photographers beautifully capture this side of individuals, couples, groups or families. Reserve your session and your journey begins.
- Atrium: Here's where you come in! The Atrium - the entrance to the ship and to vacation itself - is your first impression of all the fun to come. Carnival makes sure that this, the very heart of the ship, screams "welcome aboard the fun!" With multi-level panoramic views, the Atrium gives you the perfect place to enjoy all the hustle and bustle. There's always music playing here, whether it's a live band or a party-pumping DJ, plus enjoy events throughout the day or a drink at the bar, anytime.
- Mini Golf: Ah, imagine a perfect day out on the links, the golfer's zen of the ball, the hole and nothing in between but well-manicured fairway... plus one cactus, a treasure chest... and wait, is that a windmill in the way? Just who designed this course anyway? Whoever it was, they had one thing in mind - maximum fun for mini-golfers, big and small!
- Art Seminars: Carnival offers a variety of educational and enlightening seminars, your cruise features an 'Art 101' lecture series designed to be your entrance into this vibrant world.
- Camp Ocean: The little ones can enjoy the best parts of summer camp, year-round aboard their Carnival cruise. At Camp Ocean kids will have a blast in supervised, age-based groups and give each a cool marine-life label.
- Seus at Sea: Enjoy a special onboard character parade, interactive story time, arts & crafts activities, character breakfast featuring their favorite Dr. Seuss friends and more. Seuss at Sea truly brings your child's favorite books to life.
- Dive-in Movies: From the comfort of your poolside lounge chair you'll enjoy sporting events and recent blockbuster films. Or bring your suit and take in all this action from the pool itself! The screen is big and beautiful so every seat is the perfect one, but it's more than just the view... it's the breeze, and the joy of enjoying some great entertainment together.
- Mega Deck Party: Show up to the open-air Lido Deck pool area ready to have a good time under the stars. The ship's DJ, cruise director and entertainment staff will be on-hand to get things going... and keep everyone moving.
Carnival Firenze Ship Dining
To get a taste for onboard flavor and flair, check out spots like the elegant three-course Palazzo and Medici Restaurant, Italian street food spot La Strada Grill and even sources of fusion-y goodness like the Mexican-Italian Tomodoro and Guy's Burger Joint, now featuring classics and burgers with Italian twists.
- Bonsai Teppanyaki: Take a little time out of your vacation to gather around a large shared table for a meal that's not even a little ordinary. The experience begins with a curated selection of traditional tastes, followed by a choice of tempting appetizers before your chef expertly prepares the main course, which features selections like filet mignon, grilled tofu or a seriously impressive array of fish, shrimp and lobster.
- Pizza Delivery: So here's the problem: you're having an amazing fun time on your cruise and a craving strikes. You need pizza! Any time of day, or night, pick your toppings, select where on the ship you're hanging out and, optionally, take a selfie to help the delivery folks find you.
- Steakhouse: Features mouthwatering premium cuts of beef cooked to your exact specifications, as well as a fantastic selection of seafood, entres, gourmet appetizers... and even a wine list that got the nod from Wine Spectator.
- Dining Room: Carnival sets the table for you and brings to the table a full three courses in an experience that's filling, but never stuffy. Dessert's included in your fare. But don't skip straight to dessert, because the main course is the main attraction. Drop in daily and enjoy a rotating menu of delectable favorites like steak, roasted duck, scallops, and prime rib.
- Lido Marketplace: Featuring an amazing variety of casual dining spots, each just a few flip-flopped steps from the last, Lido Marketplace always has a special something ready to satisfy your latest craving spectacularly.
- Seafood Shack: A good seafood dish is quite the catch. However you like yours served - whether it's on a roll or a platter - Seafood Shack's the place to cast your net. Imagine a New-England-style seaside spot where you can take it all in, enjoying a great meal complete with a side of ocean view.
- 24-Hour Room Service: So you're in the mood for some good eats, but you'd rather stay in your comfy, cozy stateroom? Really, who could blame you? Simply pick up the phone and order something tasty from the extensive room service menus.
- Bonsai Sushi Express: Cruisers with places to be, fun to get done, meet the new Bonsai Sushi Express. Your made-to-order sushi source at sea features a mouthwatering selection of sushi, sashimi, rolls, and more, made to order and packed up to take with you.
- The Chef's Table: Treat your taste buds to the experience of a lifetime, culminating in a sumptuous multicourse dinner hosted by the Master Executive Chef. Your VIP experience starts with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for a select group of 14, followed by a tour to see the galley in operation.
- Seaday Brunch: Slumberers can sleep in and still enjoy breakfast favorites, while early-risers get a head-start on lunch. And Seaday Brunch brings everybody's favorite mid-morning meal to your Carnival cruise, and does it right.
- Pizzeria del Capitano: Pizzeria del Capitano is open all day, and late into the night. Hand-tossed dough, made from imported Italian flour, plus fresh mozzarella form a solid base, and a choice of toppings put the finishing touches on this piping hot, fresh-from-the-oven mealtime classic.
- The Carnival Deli: Looking for a little taste from the old neighborhood? Pile 'em high at the Carnival Deli. Enjoy old time favorites like a hot pastrami on rye, grilled Reuben, or roasted turkey breast on a country roll.
Carnival Firenze Ship Bars
Places to celebrate absolutely anything (or just nothing!) include Piano Bar 88 and Serenity Bar, while you can seriously kick back at Cloud 9 Spa and Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Kids are going to love Camp Ocean, Circle "C" and Club O2 - each one is perfectly designed for a different age group.
- Cheers!: Salud, kampai, l'chaim, mabuhay' however you toast, you get to do more of it!, with the prepaid bar package.
- Exclusive Carnival Brews: Who says good beers should be hard to find? Not Carnival! Now you can enjoy that vacation flavor on every ship in cans of original, Carnival-exclusive beers.
- Cruise the Vineyards: From the soft and fruity flavor of the Merlot to the light and dry Sauvignon Blanc, choose from three packages featuring selections from Italy, New Zealand, France, Australia, Germany, California, Washington, and Oregon.
Carnival Firenze Ship Spa & Fitness
Home to a ropes course, jogging track, mini golf course and outdoor fitness center.
- Cloud 9 Spa: Escape to a world designed, from the ground up, for relaxation. Massages, facials, body wraps, thermal suites and more.
- Spa Carnival: When it comes to complete relaxation from the inside out, nothing beats a trip to the spa. From the minute you step inside, the soothing ambiance begins to work its magic. Renew yourself with premium beauty and wellness therapies, like hot stone massages, aromatherapy or full-body wraps.
- Massage: Select from different hands-on experiences featuring seaweed for detox, herbal poultice for energy, bamboo for deep tissue penetration, and hot stones for perfection.
- Facial Treatments: Your face is the first thing the world sees, and while a nice smile can make a world of difference, one of the best ways to put a smile on your face is with a nice, refreshing facial.
- ZSPA: Keep teens looking their best from head to toe, with everything from trendy hairstyles to pedicures.
- Men's Spa Services: Hey man, been to the spa lately? Well, why let the ladies have all the fun? You can actually enjoy a lot of the same stuff they do, plus manly services like razor-close barbershop-style shaves, pair one with a facial to really get a good thing going up top. Speaking of the barber, a cruise is a great time to rock a whole new hairstyle, a quick grey-hair darkening, or even just a fresh trim. And what guy wouldn't go for a little extra relaxation with a massage? Exactly, bro.
- Medi-Spa: If you've been thinking about Botox or Dysport treatments, this spa is a good place to do them. Get them on vacation and they'll always be administered by the onboard Medi-spa physician, a licensed medical doctor. These are non-surgical, anti-wrinkle procedures that show results in days, and last for months, so you can keep enjoying the benefits even after you're back home.
- Fitness Classes: You can have all the will in the world, a great attitude that keeps you working hard at the gym, but still not see the results you're hoping for. If that's the case or you're just looking to shake things up with a little extra fun or challenge in your workout.
- Acupuncture: Whether you're looking to pinpoint a specific health concern or just searching for a different way to relax, the onboard, licensed acupuncturist's table is a great place to do it. (Some common ailments that draw people to the acupuncturist - Back pain, arthritis, digestive disorders and more.)
Carnival Firenze Ship Accomodations
Carnival Firenze's staterooms are major innovations in the field of helping you get ready for fun, or relaxing after a long day.
- Interior Staterooms: A pair of round windows in your room give you the classic seafarer's view times two, a view of the ocean without breaking the budget.
- Ocean View Staterooms: A picture window gives you views of scenery you won't find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom.
- Balcony Staterooms:When you want the most sea breeze and amazing views - but you also want Italian style to match - a Terrazza Premium Balcony might be just the thing. An extra-wide balcony is just one of the perks... but don't forget exclusive access to a private deck featuring all-day lounging with great drinks, entertainment, whirlpools, and more.
- Suites: An Ocean Suite lets you experience a private, spacious relaxation... more space for stretching out indoors, including a walk-in closet and bathroom with a whirlpool tub, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors.
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