81 main public square, the Piazza San Marco. Live music will fill the atrium and cast members in Venetian costumers will entertain guests in true Venetian style.” Furthermore, Carnival Venezia will feature the first Lido deck in the Carnival fleet, which is designed to evoke the Italian Riveria and has a central pool with a retractable roof so guests can use the space in all weathers. This deck will also feature cafes and lounges. Alongside signature Carnival restaurants and bars, the brand has also introduced new concepts focused on Italian cuisine and beverages. They include La Stada Grill, an Italian street food venue; Tomodoro, a restaurant combining popular Mexican and Italian dishes; Guy’s Burger Joint, which will offer special burger options made from Italian ingredients; and Canal Grande and Marco Polo Restaurants, which will serve three-course Italian meals and feature Italian architecture and sculptures. “Since Italian-American culture has had such a great influence in New York, and as the US city is known for its food, many of the culinary offerings onboard Carnival Venezia will feel like an extension to New York dining,” explains Aprile. “For example, we will have an evening ‘Festa Italiana’ on the Lido deck, which is inspired by festivals in places like Little Italy in New York City. “We’ll also introduce the Amari Bar, which will be similar to the Alchemy bars across the Carnival fleet. Another new bar concept will be Frizzante, where guests can try a variety of bubbly drinks, and Rococó, which will serve refreshing frozen drinks.” From the reimagined landmark features to the art displayed throughout the ships, both Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze have a wealth of onboard features that will transport guests to Italy the moment they step onboard, according to Aprile. “The architectural immersion is what will make these ships almost like destinations in themselves and it has influenced everything we’ve planned – from food and drinks to entertainment.” Chelsom provided its bathroom wall lights and hybrid floor lamps (in brushed brass), as well as its Windsor chandeliers (in smoke) across the cabins and public areas onboard Carnival Venezia. Design note: Above, Carnival’s hotel director Karl Hallberg, captain Claudio Cupisti and chief engineer Cesare Boldrini at Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain. Right, Carnival’s director or newbuilds Glen Aprile and president Christine Duffy
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