Carnival Venezia: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's get one thing out of the way: Carnival Venezia is basically the new kid who shows up to school in a designer jacket and immediately gets voted class president. Built in 2023 by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, this Vista-class ship is Carnival's love letter to Italy, and it's backing up the aesthetic with a spotless CDC record — a 95 on its latest inspection in June 2026, matching the 95 it pulled the year before. That's two-for-two at the exact same score, which the data politely calls "stable" and we'll call "boringly consistent in the best way." Yes, a 95 sits a shade under the fleet-wide average of 96.7 (median 98 across the 162 ships we track), so it's not topping the leaderboard — but it's clearing the passing bar of 86 with room to spare, and two inspections in is still early days for a ship this young.
At 135,225 tons and carrying just over 4,000 passengers with a 1,150-person crew working to keep things shipshape, Venezia isn't the biggest mega-ship out there, but it doesn't need to be — it's playing a different game, leaning hard into an Italian-piazza theme instead of a water-slide arms race. We'd love to tell you about its outbreak history to round out the picture, but the CDC's outbreak data is currently unreachable on our end, so we're not going to pretend we know something we don't. What we can tell you is the inspection scores are clean, repeatable, and not going anywhere fast.
Who it's for: cruisers who want a newer ship without the chaos of a 20-restaurant, 18-deck floating city, and who don't mind sailing out of Port Canaveral, Miami, or the occasional New York departure. If a consistent, passing CDC score and Fincantieri build quality matter more to you than record-breaking size, Venezia is a solid bet. Who should skip it: anyone chasing the biggest, splashiest ship in the fleet, or anyone who wants a decade of inspection history to pore over before booking — with only two inspections on the books, Venezia's report card is short, even if what's on it looks good.
Carnival Venezia at a Glance
Carnival Venezia is a Vista-class ship in the Carnival fleet, built in 2023. It carries 4,072 passengers and measures 135,225 gross tons. Carnival Venezia has 49 sailings on the schedule through October 2027, mostly from Port Canaveral (25) and Miami (24), most often on 7-night voyages (trips run 5 to 14 nights). The next departure is November 8, 2026 from Port Canaveral.
We have 2 CDC inspections on record for Carnival Venezia. The most recent results ran 95 (May 2025), 95 (Jun 2026), unchanged across that span.
Vista-Class Sister Ships
Carnival Venezia has 4 sister ships in the Vista class. Here is how their latest CDC scores compare.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Vista | Carnival | 100 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Carnival Panorama | Carnival | 97 | Aug 23, 2026 |
| Arcadia | P&O | 96 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Carnival Horizon | Carnival | 96 | Aug 15, 2026 |
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Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Carnival Venezia.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026
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USCG Deficiency Records
No USCG deficiencies on record.
Marine Casualties & Investigations
No marine casualties or investigations on record.
Crime Rate Context
Carnival Crime Rate
Based on DOT CVSSA quarterly crime reports, Carnival has a crime rate roughly in line with the industry average. This score applies to all ships in the fleet. Crime Score: 85/100.
Environmental Rating: C
Room to Improve
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Crew Treatment: Fair Passage
This score reflects how Carnival treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Carnival fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.9Based on 718 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Carnival Venezia is registered under a Paris MOU Grey List flag state — average performance on port state inspections. Flag State Score: 50/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Nov 8 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Nov 15 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Nov 22 | 7N |
| 14 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Nov 29 | 14N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Dec 13 | 7N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Carnival Venezia is 95/100 as of June 18, 2026.
No, the Carnival Venezia has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Carnival Venezia has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Carnival Venezia has a ShipTea rating of "🟢 Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.
The Carnival Venezia was last inspected by the CDC on June 18, 2026.