You probably know that our ship has not yet sailed as Carnival Venezia, as it has been undergoing some changes in Spain for several weeks. Some of your questions may not be knowable yet. This ship was built just a few years ago for the Chinese market, so it will probably will have gone through some major refitting.
1) Carnival has been making an effort to enforce boarding times. In most ports they will have separate lines set up for different times. If you arrive early you go into the line for your time slot, and you will eventually get on, possible earlier than your assigned time. Of course, I can’t really know how it will be done at this particular terminal.
2] probably nobody yet knows about electrical outlets, but it is likely that there will be a couple of North American 110/120v outlets, and at least one European 220/240v outlet. (I’m assuming that the Chinese outlets will have been replaced.) I would be almost certain that there will be some USB outlets as well.
3) I’ve never purchased FTTF, because I’m too patient and too cheap. Carnival needs the money, so I’ll encourage others to pay for it. I’ve heard that there is a finite number of these sold, so I think waiting too long may leave you out.
4] I have purchased beverages in advance, and they have always been waiting in my cabin when I arrived.
Carnival, like other cruise lines, has changed a lot in 10 years. I’d imagine you may be disappointed in some changes, and pleased with others. This ship is likely to be somewhat different than other Carnival ships. My advice is just accept what there is, and don’t let any frustration ruin this great cruise! Others may have better answers to your questions, but some Roll Calls are slow, and I thought I’d offer what I could!
Carnival changed the cabin card distribution several years ago in order to speed up the check-in process. Assuming it will be the same as on other Carnival ships, your card will be in a sealed envelope in the message holder at your door. This has worked very well, and I’m sure it will for all of us too!
