This day was similar to our other sea days – eat, exercise, eat, exercise, maybe eat some more, watch the sunset, eat, do some things around the ship in the evening, maybe eat a little more, then go to bed.
They did not have a Sea Day Brunch this sea day, instead they offered breakfast in the Canal Grande Restaurant from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. and lunch with a Far East Asia menu in the Canal Grande Restaurant from noon until 1:30 p.m – you can see that lunch menu below.
Far East Asia menu for lunch in the Canal Grande Restaurant was available from noon until 1:30 p.m on our fourth sea day (ninth day) of our ten night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the Carnival Venezia
We opted to eat at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet and the Chinese lunch buffet at Seafood Shack.
After lunch we both exercised and then we played miniature golf. One thing to know when doing the miniature golf course on the Carnival Venezia and the Carnival Magic, and I assume on other ships as well, is that the course is on two decks. For example, on the Venezia you start on deck 12, then eventually play a couple (maybe three?) holes on deck 14 (there is no deck 13), then you go back to deck 12 to play the final hole(s) (or the final hole is played from deck 14 – I can’t remember).
After playing miniature golf, we did the ropes course. This ropes course is much better than the ropes course on the Carnival Magic, and the harnesses did not stink like the harnesses on the Carnival Magic. You have to wear a shirt that covers your shoulders to do the ropes course, so be prepared for that if you want to do the ropes course. You can see part of the ropes course in a couple of of the photos below and in the opening photo for this page. Plus there are photos on other pages of this travel story that show parts of the miniature golf course and part of the ropes course.
Menu showing some of the items available at Chef’s Choice Italian theme at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available at Chef’s Choice Italian theme at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available at Chef’s Choice Italian theme at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available at Chef’s Choice Italian theme at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaClassic Minestrone at Chef’s Choice Italian theme at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaThe Fritto Misto was delicious from Chef’s Choice Italian theme at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaMenu showing some of the items available at Comfort Kitchen at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaChicken Noodle Soup at Comfort Kitchen at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available at Comfort Kitchen at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available at Comfort Kitchen at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available at Comfort Kitchen at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available at Comfort Kitchen at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaRoast Leg of Lamb at Comfort Kitchen at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the desserts available at the Sweet Spot at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the desserts available at the Sweet Spot at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the desserts available at the Sweet Spot at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaMy dessert choice from the Sweet Spot at the Lido Marketplace lunch buffet on the Carnival VeneziaMenu for the Chinese lunch buffet at Seafood Shack on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available at the Chinese lunch buffet at Seafood Shack on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the my food choices from the Chinese lunch buffet at Seafood Shack on the Carnival VeneziaChicken Corn Egg Drop Soup from the Chinese lunch buffet at Seafood Shack on the Carnival VeneziaCrispy Soy Garlic Tofu from the Chinese lunch buffet at Seafood Shack on the Carnival Venezia. It was surprisingly good.As I speed walked around the jogging track on deck 12 on the Carnival Venezia I enjoyed looking at the beautiful sky and ocean and breathing in the fresh ocean airA giant chess board on deck 14 on the Carnival Venezia and part of the ropes course in the distanceThis photo shows more of the ropes course on the Carnival VeneziaAnother gorgeous sunset over the Atlantic Ocean was enjoyed from the Carnival VeneziaAnother gorgeous sunset over the Atlantic Ocean was enjoyed from the Carnival VeneziaAnother gorgeous sunset over the Atlantic Ocean was enjoyed from the Carnival VeneziaWe went into the Lido Marketplace to get some hot cocoa while we watched the beautiful sunset (the Carnival Venezia)There’s a slight reflection in the windows, but it was nice and warm in the Lido Marketplace while we drank hot cocoa and watched the sunset (the Carnival Venezia)It was quiet in the Lido Marketplace during sunset on the Carnival VeneziaIt was quiet in the Lido Marketplace during sunset on the Carnival Venezia
After sunset we got changed and went to the Canal Grande Restaurant for dinner. It was the second of the two elegant nights for our cruise, and lobster was on the menu! Yay for all the lobster lovers on the ship! (I’m not one of them, but my husband definitely is one of them!)
The menu for the Main Dining Rooms for the second elegant night (and ninth night) of our ten night cruise on the Carnival VeneziaOur Table for dinner in the Canal Grande Restaurant (the Anytime Dining Main Dining Room) on the Carnival Venezia
For starters, my husband had Caesar Salad and Shrimp Cocktail, and I had Baby Spinach Salad and Tuscan Bean Zuppa. We each ordered two Lobster Tails plates for our entrees (and we forgot to take photos of them!), and my husband ate the four lobster tails and we both ate the sides that came with the tails. The Mushroom Risotto that came with the Lobster Tails was excellent! Very satisfying. The Tuscan Bean Zuppa was comfotring and the Baby Spinach Salad was good. My husband always enjoys their Caesar Salad and their Shrimp Cocktail. The Pineapple Sherbet was, as usual, delicious, as was the Vanilla Crème Brûlée, which is also always good.
Caesar Salad (which is always good) at the Canal Grand Restaurant (the Anytime Dining Main Dining Room) on the Carnival VeneziaShrimp Cocktail (which is always good) at the Canal Grand Restaurant (the Anytime Dining Main Dining Room) on the Carnival VeneziaBaby Spinach Salad (which was good) at the Canal Grand Restaurant (the Anytime Dining Main Dining Room) on the Carnival VeneziaTuscan Bean Zuppa (which was comforting) at the Canal Grand Restaurant (the Anytime Dining Main Dining Room) on the Carnival VeneziaPineapple Sherbet (delicious!) at the Canal Grand Restaurant (the Anytime Dining Main Dining Room) on the Carnival VeneziaVanilla Crème Brûlée (Yummy!) at the Canal Grand Restaurant (the Anytime Dining Main Dining Room) on the Carnival Venezia
After dinner we went to the Lido Marketplace to check out the dinner buffet being offered.
Menu showing some of the items available at the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSpaghetti Carbonara and Steamed Rice at the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available (including Striped Bass and Stuffed Chicken Breast) at the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available (including Fried Oyster and Buttered Broccoli) at the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the items available (including Double Cooked Potato and Melanzane) at the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaRoast Prime Rib at the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaMy husband’s plate of food (dinner number two) from the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaThe Roasted Wild Mushroom Bisque from the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaCrock Pot Apple Pudding at the Sweet Spot at the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaSome of the desserts available at the Sweet Spot at the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaHazelnut Chocolate Mousse at the Sweet Spot at the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival VeneziaMy dessert choices from the Sweet Spot at the Lido Marketplace Dinner Buffet on the Carnival Venezia
Then we went to the Piano Bar and listened to a few songs (and had one of our two requests played) until someone wearing a lot of fragrance came in so we had to leave.
The Piano Bar on the Carnival VeneziaAnother shot of the Piano Bar on the Carnival Venezia
Then we went to check out the Terrazza Carnevale outdoor deck area which is open exclusively to Terrazza Carnevale Guests during the daytime. There are two Spas out there and a number of lounging areas. Most of the cushions had been removed from the chairs, which I assume was due to the wind.
One of the two spas and a seating area on the Terrazza Carnevale outdoor deck area on the Carnival VeneziaPart of the Terrazza Carnevale outdoor deck area on the Carnival VeneziaPart of the Terrazza Carnevale outdoor deck area (Most of the cushions had been removed, which I assume was due to the wind) on the Carnival Venezia
I really like the way the Carnevale Bar & Lounge looks. As you can see in the photos below, it has cool looking seating areas.
Part of the dance floor at the Carnevale Bar & Lounge on the Carnival VeneziaThe dance floor at the Carnevale Bar & Lounge on the Carnival VeneziaThe Carnevale Bar & Lounge on the Carnival VeneziaOne of the many cool looking seating areas at the Carnevale Bar & Lounge on the Carnival VeneziaA series of cool looking seating areas at the Carnevale Bar & Lounge on the Carnival Venezia
Then we went to the Lido Deck where a Silent Disco Party was going on. In case you don’t know what a Silent Disco Party is, it’s a party where everyone gets a pair of headphones and they can tune in to one of the channels of their choice (it could be just two channels or more than two channels available to choose from) and everyone sings along and dances to the music they are tuned to. The Silent Disco Parties are NOT silent as you can hear in the video below. It’s entertaining to watch, and funny! After watching the Silent Disco Party for a little while, we got a cocktail from Rococo Bar then went to our stateroom for the night.
