(TAN): Carnival Cruise Line celebrated the launch of Carnival Venezia from New York City last weekend. This is the first of three ships to join the company’s fleet over the next year.
Acclaimed comedian and TV host Jay Leno became the first godfather named to a Carnival ship. Leno also performed a special comedy show exclusively for Carnival’s event guests. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “By highlighting his own Italian heritage, Jay is helping us celebrate the Italian theming guests will experience when they cruise on this beautiful ship.”
The ship’s first guests embarked on their journey from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Captain Claudio Cupisti and some of the initial guests participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially marking the commencement of the voyage.
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Carnival Venezia’s initial sailing will include a visit to Bermuda. Throughout the summer, the ship will alternate between sailings to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada, and New England, including Saint John’s and Halifax.
After the summer season, starting from September 29, 2023, the ship will offer eight to 12-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, and The Bahamas. The itineraries will include popular destinations like Saint Thomas, San Juan, Aruba, and four of Carnival’s private destinations: Half Moon Cay, Princess Cays, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk. Some cruises will feature Miami as a port of call.
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