Carnival Venezia: My HONEST FULL Review- This ship is VERY different!

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  • @JustKayaTV
    @JustKayaTV ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love that you pointed out that this was not a new ship I think a lot of people thought it was but it was just refurbished

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! I heard so many people complaining about it not feeling/looking like a new ship. It was very nice and clean, but not a brand new ship

  • @rodb.5801
    @rodb.5801 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why would they upcharge for gelato? I would never imagine that would require an upcharge. What other foods are an upcharge, I assumed everything was included except certain upscale restaurants? If you can please go over what's included and not included for the base fare.

  • @keishalashon3863
    @keishalashon3863 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Out of all the videos I've seen, this one was the best to me. Thank you so much for sharing. My husband and I are booked on this ship for May. We booked a Terrazza aft balcony to celebrate our anniversary and my birthday, which are both in June. We're very excited.

  • @randomthings506
    @randomthings506 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was just on this ship. Love it. The retractrable roof was perfect during a stormy 2 days at sea. Had it not for that roof the lido deck would have been unusable during those rainy days at sea

  • @mayplace1961
    @mayplace1961 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your review was completely honest and accurate. My wife and I were on the maiden cruise from Barcelona to NYC and your positive and negative comments about the ship were spot on. The worst problem we had was the open seating dining room with extremely long waits, the app crashing and some undercooked meals. But we agree that we would sail again on the Venezia and in fact are for May 11 Day Caribbean sailing. Subbed!

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is awesome that you were on the maiden voyage! That’s a goal of ours! Yes there were certainly some hits and misses with Venezia- but we will definitely they back on her! Enjoy your cruise in May! And thanks for subbing! ❤️

    • @mayplace1961
      @mayplace1961 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MHFamilyAdventures thanks so much! Your channel is spot on! Glad i found it!!

    • @annawalker5115
      @annawalker5115 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm looking at that one. There's supposed to be an ultra event

  • @walnuttss7460
    @walnuttss7460 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Who cares if it was brand new or not..I was there 3 weeks ago and the ship is AWESOME!

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Some people care. I don’t. I enjoyed the ship. But I heard lots of comments about the ship not being brand new. Some people didn’t realize it was acquired from Costa. New to Carnival, not brand spanking new. Just wanted to clarify for those who didn’t realize that.

    • @MsWorkingBee1
      @MsWorkingBee1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was so sparkling clean to me. I thought it was new, but who cares is right. It had a new feel and I had a BLAST!!

  • @rachellegoldson8151
    @rachellegoldson8151 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I enjoyed this video. I really like how you incorporated Dice's viewpoint. At times I know I want to her how I will enjoy the ship, which I know is important. However, it is great to hear from a teen's perspective, since my son is 13 and his entire purpose of cruising is the food and club. 🙀Thanks for this.

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m trying to encourage the kids to share more! But obviously he just wants to eat, play basketball, and go to the teens club lol

  • @yraldafernandez6685
    @yraldafernandez6685 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One thing about Tomodoro, the breakfast.... and an FYI, you can get your eggs for huevos rancheros ready made. You don't have to wait for the buffet line omelet station for fresh made eggs... and the toppings station for breakfast at Tomodoro was great! I really didn't care for buffet breakfast but when I wasn't going to Grand Canal for breakfast, I went to Tomodoro... and the staff was always friendly. Love love love!

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Love the eggs there. A quick option for breakfast. Thanks for adding that info!

  • @tanyah5809
    @tanyah5809 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for this review. It was nice seeing your son sharing his opinions. I just subscribed. Looking forward to more content.

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for subscribing. We appreciate the support!

  • @sheiladodson4149
    @sheiladodson4149 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love and marriage is my favorite show, too!

  • @rgordon1368
    @rgordon1368 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing this video. I have a teenager. We are going on the ship next year so I appreciated your son's thoughts on the ship that I could share with my teenager.

  • @maureenscully8138
    @maureenscully8138 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You do a great job.. Your little one dancing on the Panorama made me smile i was watching with joy so cute,,

  • @mcarter985
    @mcarter985 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW, what a great, detailed review! I confess I've had my eye on this ship when I first heard about it. After watching this video, I'm all about getting onboard. Thank you!

  • @RosasUtopia
    @RosasUtopia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was very in depth! I am on this Saturday so you gave me the heads up on so many things! I think I am going to love Lido!

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you enjoy it!

    • @MsWorkingBee1
      @MsWorkingBee1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes Lido is a vibe and Deck 5 is everything entertainment!

  • @asiaaro6534
    @asiaaro6534 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can’t wait to go in the Venezia for Thanksgiving! Also the Panorama has the smart elevators too so it won’t be my first time using them. I like them too.

  • @Ms_Stephanie_23
    @Ms_Stephanie_23 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome review! I’m going next month (April) for my birthday on a 11 day Caribbean Cruise. I’m surprise to hear about no bar in the casino 😮 I booked on a Casino deal with all you can drink while in the casino. I will order way in advance lol😂! Thanks for the review

    • @0420forever
      @0420forever 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’ll be on that same cruise. So looking forward to it.

    • @MsWorkingBee1
      @MsWorkingBee1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are nearby bars but none in the Casino. There were waiters taking orders tho.

  • @anitagant9739
    @anitagant9739 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I haven't been on the Carnival Venecia but I have sailed on Carnival Horizon and they have the same type of elevator which I really enjoy using but like you mentioned there were people that do not know how to use them and there were times when I just decided to use the stairs there's a section on the pad that's designated for people that are in scooters or wheelchairs it even has a very distinctive sound when pushed my sister uses a scooter and whenever I or her daughter pushed the designated button for scooters whenever it was pressed there would be several people rushing to that particular elevator I don't understand why several people make things so simple seem so hard

  • @fletcherprince
    @fletcherprince 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was a good review. I really appreciate you pointing out some of the downsides because vacations are expensive and it would be disappointing. It's such a pretty ship so it's a shame the beds and pools aren't better. I liked hearing your son's perspective! That made your video so unique. It's great to hear the young person's views.

  • @yraldafernandez6685
    @yraldafernandez6685 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Our embarkation was a mess!!!! We had reservations but were told we had to line up. Almost 2 hours later, we were in the ship. Some of our friends just walked right in which sucked. The pools were very small and deep for smaller kids. 4ft 9in on the shallow side is not great for a kid that's 4'5". My niece did enjoy the slides though. But the little splash pad was too little for 7yo and the pool too deep for her without supervision. The Camp for the kids was great. On sea days, my niece actually requested to go to camp. Also night owls, she LOVED. She didn't want to leave. Also,Theresa's a Love and Marriage show on our sailing!

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I’ve been hearing that embarkation has been terrible lately. Hopefully they get that figured out!! Glad to hear that had Love and Marriage on your sailing. It’s something we always look forward to.

  • @kathytazbir4835
    @kathytazbir4835 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi I like that this is a family blog we have several children so it was nice getting a teens view. Thank you

  • @darlenetaylor3977
    @darlenetaylor3977 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They have the smart elevators on Carnival Horizon. I love them.

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good to know! We will be on Carnival Horizon in March.

  • @justzee1574
    @justzee1574 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great you have your son give a review. 8:07 😊

  • @AnonyMous-nl7ig
    @AnonyMous-nl7ig ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally agree with your Venezia capacity assessment. The ship seemed a bit cramped even in areas where overcrowding wasn't obvious. I hope we can get a replacement for the Venezia out of NYC.

    • @MsWorkingBee1
      @MsWorkingBee1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe the Venezia will be sailing out of Port Canaveral FL, some parts of 2025 so they most likely will bring a different ship to NY.

  • @kimmeyer4349
    @kimmeyer4349 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We were on same sailing as your family. Agree with your review. Heard they are still overcrowding the sailings and still short staffed. Lines were long and heard that’s still an issue. We did go to the casino and were able to get drinks but we went when it wasn’t too busy. Maybe that’s why.

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully they get more staff onboard. The crew onboard works so hard and it’s so bad for them when they are short staffed. Glad to hear you were able to get drinks!!!

  • @MsWorkingBee1
    @MsWorkingBee1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your detailed review. I cruised on the Venezia last September and there was the Love and Marriage show. Very Funny! You're spot on with the columns in the Teatro Rosso. Lots of blind spots esp if you sit in the upper tiers. Had the same problem with the children and teens hogging the pools and Jacuzzis but thank goodness for the Serenity Deck. For those who haven't sailed on this ship, perhaps some pics or short videos would help your narration, Great job though. I'm sailing again this summer and hope to enjoy another cruise on the Venezia. Going to subscribe because I want to learn of your experience on the upcoming Mediterranean cruise. Great experience having your teen boy share his views. I wish more parents would allow their children to give their POV such as his. I've read blogs where folks speak disparagingly of the Venezia which was not my experience. Very good that you gave the positives and negatives. God Bless.

  • @terriharper2911
    @terriharper2911 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanx Dice!!!!! We will be on the 8/19/23 sailing and my 16 yr old daughter keeps asking if the teen clubs are fun.

  • @KeepingUpWithTheGriffins
    @KeepingUpWithTheGriffins ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was such a great review! Enjoyed hearing your son's point of view on his experience and the spots he liked. La Strada grill looks like they have such tasty food. If we ever cruise Venezia I know we'll be there most of the time. Thanks for such a detailed and insightful review. Sorry they didn't live up to the Italian theme they were promoting.

  • @SheTravelingAgain
    @SheTravelingAgain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Girl! Following you on TikTok. Glad I came across this.

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for following us! Be sure to watch our full Venezia series. We were on the inaugural sailing. We loved it overall!

  • @robintaylor2688
    @robintaylor2688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, this was quite insightful and helpful to know before the cruise…..

  • @QualityChildcare1
    @QualityChildcare1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the Lido Deck too. I may give this Ship a try.

  • @michellepj8809
    @michellepj8809 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love and appreciate your honesty. I don't think we will be adding this ship to our future cruises list.

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally understand! Every cruise isn’t for everyone! It was overrated for sure in terms of the Italian Fun!

  • @chevonnebutler2859
    @chevonnebutler2859 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sailed July 27th. The ship is Beautiful but it just did not give me the carnval feel. They should of definitely had the comedy show at a different location, it was crowded every night as you stated. The food was definitely a hit or miss with me. The hallways were very hot as well. I wasn’t a fan of the Lido, I agree the shaded areas were a hit, but I miss the open space. My sailing actually had the Love and Marriage show. My favorite spot was the Serenity. The sail away on my sailing was mid ship, but the top was closed and it was very very hot. The weather was good so I felt it should of been opened. I’m not sure if I’ll sail again. We waited very long in the MDR I feel they were understaffed.

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes I heard about there being AC issues. I never experienced that. Great to hear they had Love & Marriage for your sailing- I definitely missed it! I can only imagine how hot it was with the roof closed! Sounds like your experience was similar, yet so different than ours! Hopefully some of these issues get resolved in upcoming sailings. Thanks for watching! ❤️

    • @yraldafernandez6685
      @yraldafernandez6685 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was on that sailing too.... June 27th you mean???

  • @JulieBeeAdventures
    @JulieBeeAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video!
    Your son did a great job🙌🏽

  • @MyCruisingFamily
    @MyCruisingFamily ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey RacQuelle! 👋🏼We agree with much of what you've said here! This is a great, fair and informative video!

  • @Rbeautiful4
    @Rbeautiful4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm hoping my experience is different, I'll be sailing on the 28th of this month on a 12 day cruise. Thanks for sharing

  • @BNC926
    @BNC926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, thank you, for this review. Very honest and informative. Super helpful and appreciate the insight. I pray some of the kinks you mentioned, get worked out soon. Will be traveling on the Venezia next year with friends and first time cruisers. I really would love for them to have a fantastic time. Is there any advice that you can offer regarding the "My Time Dining". I've seen videos of the lines and I'm nervous. Blessings, continued happy sailing and thank you again for this review❤❤🎉🎉

  • @MissJodieElizabeth
    @MissJodieElizabeth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your amazing insights.. usually on Carnival, the last bar to close is casino bar... if there is no casino bar, can you recall what the last bar is to close? We like to get cold bottled water to take back the room, and we do get the drink package 😅😂

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      I honestly don’t know. I think the latest one may have been the Terrazza bar/lounge. I recall it being open around 11pm one night. Rococo’s closes pretty early on the lido.

  • @victoriabryant7563
    @victoriabryant7563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Manhattan Cruise Terminal 🚢

  • @anthonyonthemove
    @anthonyonthemove ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very insightful review! Dice did say he’s not picky like someone!!!😁👀🤫

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣 he’s always telling my business lol

    • @anthonyonthemove
      @anthonyonthemove ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MHFamilyAdventures 🤣

    • @carolynlewis6232
      @carolynlewis6232 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MHFamilyAdventures Dice is telling it like it is. Don't hold back. My kind of guy. I'm sure you are very proud of him. He seems very mature. I'm sure he gets lots of traits from his lovely mommy 😀.

  • @iamticia
    @iamticia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome review thank you

  • @albertcastro409
    @albertcastro409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Serenity deck what floor ! Deck 10 or 11 ? Meatball sandwich looks good. sign up for your channel. Great content. Did you sound like guys burgers, Spot?

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for subscribing. Serenity deck was deck 15 I believe. Yes my son liked Guys but he didn’t like the wait lol.

  • @wandalisataylor1524
    @wandalisataylor1524 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your time in reviewing the ship.Will be sailing in August.looking forward it 😊

  • @resahilton6634
    @resahilton6634 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video

  • @theinspiredhomedecor
    @theinspiredhomedecor ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the review. I definitely won’t book a cruise on this ship

  • @albertcastro409
    @albertcastro409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You videos are great. 😊As always ! The gelato is it like ice cream or it Melts faster?

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It melts faster. But was delicious. Thank you! ❤️

  • @cherihodges3606
    @cherihodges3606 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dice u look just like your mom🥰👍🏽

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣 I think he’s finally realizing that lol

  • @gamechanger5779
    @gamechanger5779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the review. Still consideing in the future. Also fyi, your house name here is "Q" 🤣...much love ❤️

  • @justzee1574
    @justzee1574 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    8:33 it was cool when he walked up the staiway in Bermuda

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! Glad he recorded that. Sometimes he shys away from the camera lol

  • @marcfeinson8090
    @marcfeinson8090 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how bad was the smoke

  • @JohnDoe-pe6iu
    @JohnDoe-pe6iu ปีที่แล้ว

    This is hands-down the best and most honest review. I have become an instant fan of yours. Completely agree that (1) there is nothing Italian about the ship of the experience on-board. The ship is beautiful but simply installing an Italian portrait here and there does not make it Italian. (2) the food onboard the Venezia is just tolerable at best. Please stay away from the horrible buffet at all cost. Keeping taste and options aside they do not even serve the food in a presentable manner...worse that a run-down cheap chinese buffet. The MDR needs a lot of work. The additions to the Guy's Burger joint are simply disappointing, (3) The size to capacity ratio as you rightfully pointed are miserable. They have cramped 5200 people in a ship that should only hold no more than 3500, (4) The pools are almost non-existent. Literally 10 people NY size in the pool and it is full., (5) Lines are endless everywhere due to Carnival's cheap stunt of packing thousands of people in a small space, (5) Entertainment is mediocre at best. I like the comedy shows on Carnival but the mile long lines are a complete turn off. It is just not worth to stand for one hour or even 30 minutes for a 30-min comedy show.(6) The smart elevators and great and the future of elevators in office spaces, residential buildings and cruise ships. People just need to get used to these to avoid over crowding, longer waits and chaos with people pressing buttons for every floor etc.
    I like Carnival as well so please speak up. Some staff are not as good as others. Please call this out so Carnival can continue to maintain and enhance their crew quality and service. Their lying president Christine Duffy and waste of space John Heald need to step down or get fired. Until these old school unethical people are part of management nothing will change with Carnival.

  • @lfmckinley1077
    @lfmckinley1077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the tag team

  • @NIKKIKEMP
    @NIKKIKEMP ปีที่แล้ว

    We go in February and after seeing several reviews similar to this one I'm now worried. We are repeat cruisers and I was really looking forward to a new experience. But not as you described

  • @leocatcruises
    @leocatcruises ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you get a refund on IL Viaggio?

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m sure we could have. But I don’t usually ask for refunds unless the food wasn’t edible. It was edible- just not good. I wouldn’t book it again for sure.

  • @annamariadenner2518
    @annamariadenner2518 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a favorite ship with Carnival?

  • @Tamaramartinezsantiago
    @Tamaramartinezsantiago ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @kellypelletz1624
    @kellypelletz1624 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just returned from July 5-13 cruise venezia out of nyc.. overall fair..excessively crowded, and when i say crowded, i mean we walked around for over an hour on sea days looking for three chairs together. Mostly felt like part of a herd walking around- waiting in lines only to be turned away (aka comedy shows, food lines) Never even got to enjoy pool/ hot tub because of the amount of kids - which we have kids too but none even wanted to try and get in!! We used the HOT showers to cool off food was terrible all around (aside for the specialty restaurants $$$ but yummy and thankful for options) and do not cater to gluten. although when we booked they assured us they serve gluten sensitive menu. Some things were nice ( art, most staff) but negative definitely outweighed the good l. We are family size 7.. total bill 16k only bought 4 excursions and ate at restaurants twice. For reference ive sailed 4 other times never for 8 days. Im planning on sending in formal complaint but im waiting 24 hrs to meditate 🧘‍♀️

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow. Sorry to hear about your experience. Hopefully they were able to resolve it for you. Your sailing sounds like it was way more crowded than the inaugural sailing.

  • @carlajackson3261
    @carlajackson3261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👋👋

  • @javieraviles6314
    @javieraviles6314 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ones again , i'm not picky but i am wit petty complains . VENEZIA its Amazing . 1%.

  • @carolynlewis6232
    @carolynlewis6232 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think Guy's Burgers is overrated.

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed!

    • @RubbermanBallJacobro
      @RubbermanBallJacobro 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I ate a lot of guys burgers on the carnival miracle. Definitely not top tier but I thought it was pretty good, especially if the line was short

  • @jefreys746
    @jefreys746 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I Sail in October; I really hope they fix the capacity issue because I’m very impatient 🥲

    • @MHFamilyAdventures
      @MHFamilyAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully they do but I think at this point a lot of the sailing are already mostly booked or sold out 😞

    • @5starnunuu
      @5starnunuu ปีที่แล้ว

      Am going next year am not a fan of Carnival but am going to try They to crowded.

    • @RubbermanBallJacobro
      @RubbermanBallJacobro 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How was the October sailing??😊