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| Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | Port Canaveral, USA | Embark | 4:00 PM |
Port Canaveral is just north of Cocoa Beach and east of Merritt Island, and is one of the busiest cruise ports in Florida. It has warm, inviting beaches, rolling surf and year round sunshine. The city of Cape Canaveral is one of the friendliest communities in northern Brevard County. Read more about Port Canaveral, USA |
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| 2 | Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Nassau, Bahamas | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
The port city of Nassau, which dominates the entire island of New Providence, is the capital of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and interestingly is home to over 70 percent of the country’s population. It is well known for being an historical stronghold of pirates with connections to the infamous Blackbeard. A visit to the Pirates of Nassau Museum provides the details. Read more about Nassau, Bahamas |
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| 3 | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Fun Day At Sea | ||
| 4 | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Amber Cove, Dominican Republic | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Amber Cove, located near Puerto Plata (aka Silver Port), on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, is a new $85 million port purposely developed for cruise passengers by Carnival Corp. It opened in mid 2015, and it will be the first time since the 1980s that a cruise ship has stopped at what is known as the Amber Coast, so called for its abundance of the translucent, burnt-orange stone. Cruise guests experience the natural beauty and wonder what makes the Dominican Republic such an attractive tourist destination. Read more about Amber Cove, Dominican Republic |
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| 5 | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
The British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands lies SE of Florida. The capital, Cockburn (‘Co’burn’) Town, is located on the largest island in the Turks Islands archipelago, Grand Turk Island. It is known for tourism as well as being an offshore financial centre. Read more about Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands |
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| 6 | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Fun Day At Sea | ||
| 7 | Friday, February 20, 2026 | Celebration Key, The Bahamas | ||
| 8 | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | Port Canaveral, USA | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
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Port Canaveral is just north of Cocoa Beach and east of Merritt Island, and is one of the busiest cruise ports in Florida. It has warm, inviting beaches, rolling surf and year round sunshine. The city of Cape Canaveral is one of the friendliest communities in northern Brevard County. Read more about Port Canaveral, USA |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Cruiseline: Carnival Cruises Ship: Carnival Mardi Gras Departure: Saturday, February 14, 2026 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Port Canaveral Returns: Port Canaveral
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