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Celebrity Constellation vs Carnival Venezia
The Celebrity Constellation was built in 2002. It's 17 years older than the Venezia, which was built in 2019. The Venezia is part of Carnival's "Fun Italian Style" Program. This ship is on loan from sister company Costa cruises. It's similar to Carnival's Vista-class ships, but it has a distinct Italian style.
Comparison Overview
- Ship Size
- Number of Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
Ship Size
The Constellation is considered a small size ship. Coming in at 965 feet long and 106 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 11-story building. Compared to the Carnival Venezia, the Constellation is 33% smaller in terms of overall tons.
Number of Passengers
Celebrity Constellation holds 46% fewer passengers than the Venezia based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Constellation has more space per person compared to the Venezia. This means that you might have a bit more space to yourself on the ship, although there still could be some crowded areas like buffets, pools, etc.
| Celebrity Constellation | Carnival Venezia | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Millennium | Venice |
| Gross Tonnage | 91,000 | 135,500 |
| Length | 965 | 1,061 |
| Beam/Width | 106 | 122 |
| Passenger Decks | 11 | 14 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,184 | 4,072 |
| Crew | 1,022 | 1,424 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 42 | 32 |
Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.
The Constellation has six different dining options like Main Dining Room, Oceanview Cafe, and Tuscan Grille. Of those options, eight are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other three options have an additional fee.
The Venezia has nine more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are La Strada Grill, Tomodoro, and Guy's Burger Joint (Italian). thirteen of these restaurants are complementary and the other seven have an additional fee.
If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Venezia might be a better choice. It has 150% more dining options than the Constellation.
Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.
| Celebrity Constellation | Carnival Venezia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Dining Options | 6 | 15 |
| Complimentary Dining Options: | 8 | 13 |
| Additional Fee Dining Options: | 3 | 7 |
| % of Included Options | 50% | 53% |
| See the options | See the options |
Bars and Drinks
The Celebrity Constellation has 1 fewer bar than the Carnival Venezia. The Constellation has 11 bars like Casino Bar, Cellar Masters and Pool bar. On Constellation, you can grab a drink at 12 different bars such as Heroes Tribute Bar, Java Blue Cafe and Limelight Lounge.
| Celebrity Constellation | Carnival Venezia |
|---|---|
| •AquaSpa Cafe • Cafe al Bacio • Casino Bar • Cellar Masters • Martini Bar • Mast Bar • Michael's Club • Pool bar • Reflections Lounge • Rendezvous Lounge • Sunset Bar | •Amari Bar • Atrium Bar • Burano Pool Bar • Carnevale Bar & Lounge • Frizzante • Gondola Lounge • Heroes Tribute Bar • Java Blue Cafe • Limelight Lounge • Pergola Bar • Piano Bar 88 • Rococo |
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. The Constellation serves Coca Cola branded products. That includes drinks like Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. The Venezia serves the Pepsi family of products. That means Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Mug Root Beer, and Mountain Dew.
You can check out recent the bar menus for the Constellation and the Venezia below.
Pools and Hot Tubs
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Celebrity Constellation has a total of 2 pools and 4 hot tubs.
The Carnival Venezia has the same number of pools as the Constellation and more hot tubs. There are more exclusive pools and hot tubs on the Venezia. If you don't mind paying for exclusive access to areas in order to have less crowds, this might be a better choice.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? one of the hot tubs are adults only on Constellation.| Celebrity Constellation | Carnival Venezia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Pools | 2 | 2 |
| Pools - General Access | 2 | 2 |
| Pools - Adults Only | 0 | |
| Pools - Exclusive | 0 | |
| Total Hot Tubs | 4 | 6 |
| Hot Tubs - General Access | 3 | 2 |
| Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 1 | 2 |
| Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 2 |
Ship Features and Activities
Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. You might up paying more while on board the Constellation. Only 60% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. On the Venezia, 75% of the activities are included at no additional cost.
| Celebrity Constellation | Carnival Venezia | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | ✗ | ✓ |
| Arcade | ✗ | ✓ |
| Basketball | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bingo | ✓ | ✗ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comedy Club | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dr Seuss Breakfast | ✗ | ✓ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jogging Track | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mini golf | ✗ | ✓ |
| Outdoor gym | ✗ | ✓ |
| Outdoor movies | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pool-side Movies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ropes course | ✗ | ✓ |
| Shows - musical review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Splash park | ✗ | ✓ |
| Thermal Suites | ✓ | ✗ |
| Water slides | ✗ | ✓ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Celebrity is a premium cruise line. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.
Carnival, on the other hand, is considered a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. To get a good idea of how the pricing compares, visit the cruise line's website to price out the separate cruises or consult a travel professional.
Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.
| Celebrity Constellation | Carnival Venezia | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $18.00 | $16.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 20% | 18% |
| Soda Price | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.00 See drink menus | $8.75 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | $55 - $99 Learn more | $83 - $88 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $19 to $30 per device per day | $18.70 to $23.80 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | ||
Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have wifi and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.
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