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Carnival Mardi Gras
First launched
2020
First launched
Passengers
5282
Passengers
Ports Visited
15
Ports visited
Cruises from $110 per day
$110
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Carnival Mardi Gras
180,800
Gross Tonnage

Carnival Mardi Gras Cruises

Mardi Gras is the first of two “XL-Class” ships under construction for Carnival, with a second vessel to arrive in 2022. It will be the cruise line's first ship to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG), a form of fuel that reduces toxic emissions. At 185,000 GT and carrying 5200 guests, this sparkling new family ship will be the largest in Carnival’s FunShip fleet.The name of the ship recalls Carnival Cruise Line's first-ever ship, which retired in 1993. Mardi Gras will feature six themed zones that combine eateries with entertainment: Three-storey Grand Central entertainment complex; a New Orleans style French Quarter; Summer Landing based on Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse; Italy-inspired La Piazza; Lido; and the Ultimate Playground on the top three decks, that includes 60m above the ocean the first rollercoaster at sea.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2020
Number of decks: 16
Tonnage: 180800
Cabins: 641
Passengers: 5282
Number of crew: 1745
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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

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    There are three principal dining rooms with a choice of fixed-time dining at two seating times, or flexible “Your Time Dining”. Dining assignments can be booked before the cruise. Menus change daily and service is excellent. Breakfast and lunch are open seating at a variety of locations, and include a late morning Brunch. Kids have their own menu. Lido Marketplace is the expansive two-level poolside eatery, offering casual alternatives for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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    Adjacent is Guy’s Burger Joint and Blue Iguana Cantina (Mexican). Also on the pool deck is a pizza station, a deli, and Ji Ji Asian Kitchen. There are eight alternative restaurants (by reservation, with cover charge) serving steak, seafood, Asian, and Italian cuisine. The Chef’s Table, reserved for 16, is a special dining experience that includes a galley tour. Many casual restaurants provide choices of fast-food, BBQ, Mexican, and pasta. The ship offers 24-hour room service, ranging from basic continental-style breakfast fare to a variety of sandwiches and desserts.

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  • Bars

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    On the promenade deck a premium coffee bar serves specialty coffees and sweets (for an additional charge). There are numerous coffee, iced tea and lemonade stations as well as self-serve ice cream and frozen yoghurt machines. After dinner is the time for late buffet snacks, comedy and nightclub. There’s the Piano Bar, interactive games, and a dance floor.

  • Entertainment

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    There is something for everyone. Mardi Gras Theater, spanning two decks, presents large production shows and cabaret acts backed by a live show band. It has a revolving stage, hydraulic orchestra pit, and excellent sound. The second stage entertainment is at the Comedy Club lounge (family-friendly, also adult). Seaside Theatre’s giant screen over the main pool shows sports events, music videos and films.

  • Activities

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    Daytime activities include the customary art auctions, karaoke, "game show mania," ballroom dancing, comedians, and bingo. Adults have the large action-packed Winner’s Luck Casino and their adults-only Serenity Retreat.. There’s a mini-golf course, jogging track, and deck games. On one side of the Seaside Theatre is SportsSquare, which has multiple outdoor activities for all ages; and on the other side is the Waterworks and water slide. On the top deck is the electric Roller Coaster.

  • Health & Fitness

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    Take an aerobics class, work out in the gym, refresh with a beauty treatment and massage. Enjoy access to Cloud 9 Spa with its Thalassotherapy pool, treatment rooms and tea house is limited to Spa staterooms or by day paid pass.

  • Kids

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    Kids aged 2-5 can join the Penguin Colony where they can engage in musical icebergs and ocean bingo. The Stingrays are for kids aged 6-8 they enjoy pirate games nights, salt art and can even design their own aquarium. The sharks offer kids aged 9-11 a chance to play Marine Life Trivia, create a giant ocean mural and get the heart pumping with volleyball and soccer. The teens aren’t forgotten onboard either with Circle C and Club O2 created just for them.

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    Circle C allows teens from 12-14 to chill out and make new friends, with dance parties, games and outdoor movies. Club O2 is for the 15-17-year-olds to hang out, play games, sing karaoke and just have fun with like-minded teens and escape the parents for a few hours.

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  • Inclusions

    • Activities - organised & individual
    • All main meals on-board
    • Alternative dining (extra charge)
    • Australia: Tipping is not required
    • Bridge director on select cruises
    • Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
    • Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
    • Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
    • Kids clubs & teen programs (2-17 yrs)
    • Open/anytime seating & multi-venue dining
    • Ship-shore-ship transfers
    • Special needs requests & service animals allowed
    • Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • The first stop on the tour is naturally going to be your first stop when you come cruise. Grand Central is designed to welcome guests and wow ‘em with high ceilings, big ocean views and entertainment. It sounds a little funny, but this high-energy spot is actually great for relaxing with a cup of coffee or a cocktail.

  • Cool bars, amazing food, great folks, jazz clubs, funky little shops. Visit my French Quarter — which pays tribute to the Crescent City with all of these — and get a taste for NOLA.

  • A bit of inside info: any time of year is the right time to cruise. But if you’re cruising on Mardi , check out the Summer Landing and enjoy all the flavors of summer. BBQ was designed by Guy Fieri and beer is brewed, oh, right over there. The pool and whirlpool are nearby.

Cabins

Cabin categories (with many sub-categories) include interior staterooms, ocean view, balcony, and suites. Each of these categories has a Cloud 9 Spa variation, with complimentary access to all the spa accessories and fitness programs. Eighty percent of the cabins are outside; 80 percent of those staterooms have private balconies. Each cabin has a gift amenity basket in its bathroom.

All staterooms include television, safe, hair dryer, telephone, controllable air-conditioning, bathrobes to wear during your cruise, and Carnival Comfort Bed with plush mattresses, good quality duvets, linens and pillows. You’ll have 24-hour room steward and nightly turndown service. Standard cabins are a good size. Most with twin beds that can be converted to king-size bed. Good design and soft lighting add to a feeling of spaciousness in interior staterooms. Havana staterooms and suites (deck 8; for over-11s) are a ship within a ship, located near the Havana Bar & Pool, for members only. Larger are Havana Cabana suites. Cloud 9 staterooms and suites (decks 5, 17) come with many privileges. For families there are Family Harbor staterooms and suites (deck 4) that are attached to child-friendly areas, activities, restaurants and lounge. The Suites are larger depending on level, including large bathroom with twin wash basins, and a whirlpool bathtub. Suites qualify for priority check-in at port. There’s also a mini-bar or refrigerator in each suite. There are no single cabins, many wheelchair-accessible cabin, and many with interconnecting doors. Cabins sleep up to five guests. A room service menu is available 24-hours.)

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  • Interior

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    Cabin Types

    FA, 4T, 4S, 4O, 4N, 4I, 4H, 4G, 4F, 4E, 4D, 4C, 4B, 4A, IS

    Two twin beds (convert to king) and one upper pullman. Vanity with illuminated mirror. Full bathroom with shower. Ample closet space. Exclusive Family Harbor amenities: Access to Family Harbor Lounge featuring breakfast, snacks during the day, plus board games, family movies, video games and more. Kids eat free in most specialty onboard restaurants and get a free evening of Night Owls babysitting service.

  • Ocean View

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    Cabin Types

    FE, 6S, 6B, 6A, OV, HA

    Two twin beds (convert to king) and single sofa bed. Sofa, plus vanity with illuminated mirror. Full bathroom with shower. Ample closet space. Picture window. Exclusive Family Harbor amenities: Access to Family Harbor Lounge featuring breakfast, snacks during the day, plus board games, family movies, video games and more. Kids eat free in most specialty onboard restaurants and get a free evening of Night Owls babysitting service.

  • Balcony

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    HG, HE, 8V, 8P, 8N, 8M, 8L, 8K, 8J, 8G, 8F, 8E, 8D, 8C, 8B, 8A, 7Y, 7X, 7S, 7C, BL

    Two twin beds (convert to king). Sofa, plus vanity with illuminated mirror. Full bathroom with shower. Ample closet space. Outdoor patio facing Lanai with patio chairs and table. Exclusive Havana amenities: Exclusive daytime access to Havana Pool area.Notes: All Havana stateroom guests must be 12 or older. View is partially obstructed by steel railing.

  • Suite

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    Cabin Types

    DS, KS, HU, FP, LS, SS, SV, OT, OS, HS, ST

    Two twin beds (convert to king) and one upper pullman. Sofa and coffee table. Vanity with illuminated mirror. Dining area for four. Full deluxe bathroom with walk-in shower. Walk-in closet with ample closet space. Private large balcony with deck chairs and dining table.

Carnival Mardi Gras Deck Plans

Legend

  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and 2 Upper Pullmans
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and Double Sofa Bed
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and 1 Upper Pullman
  • Connecting Staterooms
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King), Double Sofa Bed and 1 Upper Pullman
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King), Single Sofa Bed and 1 Upper Pullman
  • Non-Smoking accommodations

Carnival Mardi Gras Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
24 May 2025 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1660
31 May 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1735
07 Jun 2025 8-NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2417
15 Jun 2025 6-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1928
21 Jun 2025 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1992
28 Jun 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1914
05 Jul 2025 8-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2160
13 Jul 2025 6-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1848
19 Jul 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2232
26 Jul 2025 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2000
02 Aug 2025 8-NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2070
10 Aug 2025 6-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1440
16 Aug 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1557
23 Aug 2025 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1418
30 Aug 2025 8-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1519
07 Sep 2025 6-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1331
13 Sep 2025 JOURNEYS - 14 NIGHT TRANSATLANTIC Port Canaveral $1526
16 Oct 2025 JOURNEYS - 14-NIGHT TRANSATLANTIC Barcelona $1627
30 Oct 2025 JOURNEYS - 9-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2072
08 Nov 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1317
15 Nov 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1273
22 Nov 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1955
29 Nov 2025 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1356
06 Dec 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1286
13 Dec 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1303
20 Dec 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2168
27 Dec 2025 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2518
03 Jan 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1200
10 Jan 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1153
17 Jan 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1180
24 Jan 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1145
31 Jan 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1139
07 Feb 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1311
14 Feb 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1372
21 Feb 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1233
28 Feb 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1280
07 Mar 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1278
14 Mar 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1481
21 Mar 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1395
28 Mar 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1535
04 Apr 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1496
11 Apr 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1208
18 Apr 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1184
25 Apr 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1210
02 May 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1321
09 May 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1343
16 May 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1358
23 May 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1702
30 May 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1764
06 Jun 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1844
13 Jun 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1866
20 Jun 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1866
27 Jun 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1858
04 Jul 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1874
11 Jul 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1891
18 Jul 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1857
25 Jul 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1780
01 Aug 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1632
08 Aug 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1538
15 Aug 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1475
22 Aug 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1296
29 Aug 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1272
05 Sep 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1257
12 Sep 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1210
19 Sep 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1186
26 Sep 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1233
03 Oct 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1233
10 Oct 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1233
17 Oct 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1196
24 Oct 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1233
31 Oct 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1233
07 Nov 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1241
14 Nov 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1194
21 Nov 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1438
28 Nov 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1233
05 Dec 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1233
12 Dec 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1233
19 Dec 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2046
26 Dec 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2125
02 Jan 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1241
09 Jan 2027 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1186
16 Jan 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1241
23 Jan 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1257
30 Jan 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1272
06 Feb 2027 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1233
13 Feb 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1304
20 Feb 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1319
27 Feb 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1335
06 Mar 2027 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1374
13 Mar 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1507
20 Mar 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1585
27 Mar 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1663
03 Apr 2027 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1280
10 Apr 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1335
17 Apr 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1335
24 Apr 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1335

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