Leno Named Godfather To Carnival Venezia

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that late night talk show host and comedian Jay Leno will serve as its first ever godfather to one of its ships, Carnival Venezia, at a celebratory event on June 14, 2023 when the ship is blessed and enters service from New York City.

The ship is the first to incorporate “Carnival Fun Italian Style” that adds Carnival’s signature fun to the beautiful Italian theming of the vessel. In addition to serving as the Godfather, Leno will perform a special comedy show exclusively for Carnival’s event guests, in partnership with Carnival® World Mastercard.

Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy, said that: “Carnival Venezia originally entered service for our Italian sister brand Costa Cruises and was christened in 2019, so she already has a godmother. With Carnival Venezia joining the fleet and sailing from New York, we wanted to ensure a proper welcome for the ship and decided having a godfather would be both fun and appropriate.”

Duffy continued: “And when we thought of someone who would make a FUN godfather with Italian heritage, we knew Jay Leno would be the perfect godfather! And he’s already a member of the Carnival family – he entertained guests a few years ago as part of our Carnival LIVE entertainment series.”

Leno said: “I am truly honored to be named the godfather of Carnival Venezia. It was an offer I couldn’t refuse. Carnival’s focus on FUN combined with the Italian theming of this ship is something that is truly unique. I’m also excited to have my very own cruise ship, although I think I’ll need a bigger garage.”

Sail on over to http://www.carnival.com for more.