Our 2nd Carnival Venezia B2B - 14 more days of "Fun Italian Style" (with pics) - 8/31/24

[willdra]

Whoohoo! I almost broke my pinky toe sliding over here when I saw my brother from another mother and Mrs. Patti with the pics were back with another banger! Thanks so much for sharing your ship chronicles with us! ❤️🛳️🛳️❤️

[Jamman54]

59 minutes ago, willdra said:

Whoohoo! I almost broke my pinky toe sliding over here when I saw my brother from another mother and Mrs. Patti with the pics were back with another banger! Thanks so much for sharing your ship chronicles with us! ❤️🛳️🛳️❤️

Hey girl! It's always great to have you along for the ride! When are we cruising together again? Give our best to W, my beer drinking buddy! 

[Jamman54]

After the Diamond Lunch, I made my way up to the Smoke Free Casino to play some blackjack. Patti was going to take this time and get some pictures of some of the venues. She’s going to start with the Marco Polo Restaurant, which I neglected to mention is on Deck 3 forward…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patti heads up to Deck 5 mid ship and the Frizzante Bar…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Right next door to the Frizzante Bar is Il Viaggio. We’ll be eating there later this week. Patti goes in to check it out…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patti heads aft on Deck 5. Here she finds the Dreams Studio and Pixels Gallery…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…….

[Jamman54]

Patti steps out onto the Lanai to check out the La Strada Grill. This is only open on embarkation day and sea days…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patti steps back inside into the Gondola Lounge. This would be the Ocean Plaza on the Vista Class ships…..

 

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

Patti heads all the way aft on Deck 5 to the Carnevale Bar & Lounge, which is equivalent to the Havana Bar on the Vista Class ships…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patti heads forward on Deck 5 until she reaches the Amari Bar…..

 

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

Right next door to the Amari Bar is the Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse……

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patti pokes her head into Bonsai Teppanyaki. We will be eating there next week…..

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some of the shops located on Deck 5 forward…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Patti looks down on the Atrium Bar from up on Deck 5…..

 

 

 

Patti heads back to the cabin to find todays towel animal, and that our ice bucket has been filled…..

 

 

 

I return to the cabin a short time after. I had lost $100 playing blackjack in the casino. No problem, we’re just getting started.  It’s a beautiful day to hang out on the balcony and enjoy the sun and the sea…..

 

 

 

 

We hung out until it was time to get dressed and head to the Captains Venetian Toast in the Piazza San Marco. This is always so spectacular, so don’t miss it if you are sailing on the Venezia or Firenze. The Sunny Violins are playing classical music leading up to the toast….

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

Cruise Director MarQ is the master of ceremonies…….

 

 

The sounding of the horns begins the event……

 

 

The Playlist Cast files in and does a stirring version of “Nessun Dorma”. Brings a tear to my eye every time…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

MarQ introduces all of the Senior Staff and then Captain Pennisi…..

 

 

 

 

The Captain says a few words and then offers up a toast…..

 

 

 

 

Spectacular! Don’t miss it.

 

Afterwards, though we weren’t really that hungry, we went up to the Lido Marketplace and made ourselves some salad. Patti was going to browse the shops then head back to the cabin to watch a movie. I made my way down to the Limelight Lounge to catch Tommy Savitt’s  18+ show. Once again I have my favorite seat and a drink…..

 

 

Comedy Host Lisa Marie gets the ball rolling…..

 

 

 

Tommy Savitt hits the stage……

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was one of his best shows. I gave him a 9+. I have to pee my pants to give out a 10. Very close! After a drink at the Atrium Bar with Pat, I made my way back to the cabin for the night.

 

Coming up next: We arrive in Bermuda!!!

[#55worktoplay]

Well I’m very late to the party but so happy to be joining in.  
 

Thank you both for another great review.