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Carnival Mardi Gras, with a first-off navy blue hull with red and white accent stripes, sails 14 November 2020. Due to a delay in delivery, the first eight sailings from 31 Aug have been cancelled. These include European, transatlantic, NY, and Port Canaveral itineraries. Its permanent homeport will be Port Canaveral. From there it will sail out of a new state-of-the-art terminal. Eight-night cruises to the Eastern Caribbean will visit Grand Turk, Amber Cove (the Line’s private resort), San Juan, and St Thomas. A seven-night cruise leaves out St Thomas. Seven-night cruises to the Western Caribbean visit Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico and Roatan in Honduras.

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. 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. At 185,000 GT and carrying 5200 guests, this sparkling new family ship will be the largest in Carnival’s FunShip fleet.
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Carnival Mardi Gras Cruise Calendar

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Date	Cruise		From	$/Day
2021 CRUISES
27 MAR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,452	$207
3 APR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,410	$201
10 APR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral Popular Cruise!	$1,222	$175
17 APR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral Popular Cruise!	$1,194	$171
24 APR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,208	$173
1 MAY	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,108	$158
8 MAY	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,150	$164
15 MAY	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,151	$164
22 MAY	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,222	$175
29 MAY	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,368	$195
5 JUN	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,525	$218
12 JUN	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,527	$218
19 JUN	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,583	$226
26 JUN	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,527	$218
3 JUL	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,597	$228
10 JUL	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,531	$219
17 JUL	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,588	$227
24 JUL	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,517	$217
31 JUL	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,472	$210
7 AUG	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,372	$196
14 AUG	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,284	$183
21 AUG	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,083	$155
28 AUG	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,038	$148
4 SEP	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$981	$140
11 SEP	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$980	$140
18 SEP	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$952	$136
25 SEP	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$980	$140
2 OCT	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$952	$136
9 OCT	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$980	$140
16 OCT	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$952	$136
23 OCT	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$980	$140
30 OCT	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$952	$136
6 NOV	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$980	$140
13 NOV	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$952	$136
20 NOV	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,168	$167
27 NOV	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$923	$132
4 DEC	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$951	$136
11 DEC	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$981	$140
18 DEC	8 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,665	$208
26 DEC	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,560	$223
2022 CRUISES
2 JAN	6 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,025	$171
8 JAN	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,010	$144
15 JAN	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,052	$150
22 JAN	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,010	$144
29 JAN	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,038	$148
5 FEB	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,039	$148
12 FEB	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,067	$152
19 FEB	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,068	$153
26 FEB	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,110	$159
5 MAR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,300	$186
12 MAR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,211	$173
19 MAR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,198	$171
26 MAR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,211	$173
2 APR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,198	$171
9 APR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,269	$181
16 APR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,198	$171
23 APR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,096	$157
30 APR	7 NIGHTS	Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return Departs: Port Canaveral	$1,083	$155

This month's most popular Carnival Mardi Gras cruises

1. 7 night Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return ex Port Canaveral on 10 Apr 2021, from $1,222
2. 7 night Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return ex Port Canaveral on 24 Apr 2021, from $1,208
3. 7 night Carnival Mardi Gras cruise from Port Canaveral return ex Port Canaveral on 17 Apr 2021, from $1,194

Life aboard Carnival Mardi Gras
Carnival Mardi Gras, with a first-off navy blue hull with red and white accent stripes, sails 14 November 2020. Due to a delay in delivery, the first eight sailings from 31 Aug have been cancelled. These include European, transatlantic, NY, and Port Canaveral itineraries. Its permanent homeport will be Port Canaveral. From there it will sail out of a new state-of-the-art terminal. Eight-night cruises to the Eastern Caribbean will visit Grand Turk, Amber Cove (the Line’s private resort), San Juan, and St Thomas. A seven-night cruise leaves out St Thomas. Seven-night cruises to the Western Caribbean visit Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico and Roatan in Honduras.

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. 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. At 185,000 GT and carrying 5200 guests, this sparkling new family ship will be the largest in Carnival’s FunShip fleet.

Accommodation
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 TVs, safe, hair dryer, telephone, controllable AC, 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.

Food and Dining
There are three principal dining rooms with a choice of fixed-time dining at two seatings, 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. 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. On the promenade deck a premium coffee bar serves specialty coffees and sweets (there's a charge). Many casual restaurants provide choices of fast-food, BBQ, Mexican, and pasta. There are numerous coffee, iced tea and lemonade stations as well as self-serve ice cream and frozen yoghurt machines. The ship offers 24-hour room service, ranging from basic continental-style breakfast fare to a variety of sandwiches and desserts.

Entertainment
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. After dinner is the time for late buffet snacks, comedy and nightclub. There’s the Piano Bar, interactive games, and a dance floor. As launch time approaches, more details of the entertainment will be revealed.

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. Take an aerobics class, work out in the gym, refresh with a beauty treatment and massage. Access to Cloud 9 Spa with its Thalassotherapy pool, treatment rooms and tea house is limited to Spa staterooms or by day paid pass. 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, hopefully free, depending on the demand.. Teens enjoy their own parties and movies at Club O2, junior teens at Circle “C”, and pre-teens at Camp Carnival. Keep linked to the outside world at the Internet Café.

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Carnival Mardi Gras deckplan

Cabins on Deck 11 (Aloha Deck)

AA: Suite with balcony
AB: Mini-suite with balcony
BB: Outside with balcony
CC: Outside
J: Inside

Sofa bed
Two pullman beds
Handicapped facilities
Four pullman beds
One pullman bed
Connecting staterooms
Sofa and pullman bed

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 TVs, safe, hair dryer, telephone, controllable AC, 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.

Decks

Ship facts

Star rating:
Maiden voyage:	2020
Number of decks:	16
Tonnage:	180800
Cabins:	2641
Passengers:	5282
Number of crew:	1745

Atrium social scene, shops
Gift Candy shops
Family Harbour accommodation & lounge
COMPLIMENTARY DINING
Main Dining (b’fast, dinner)
Fixed and flexible time dining
SeaDay Brunch (b’fast/Lunch)
Chef’s Choice (lunch)
Breakfast grill
Lido Restaurant (all meals)
Guy’s Burger Joint (lunch, early dinner)
Guy’s Pig & Anchor BBQ (lunch)
Salad Bar (lunch)
BlueIguana Cantina (Mexican, b’fast, lunch)
Pizzeria del Capitano
Big Chicken
The Carnival Deli (lunch, dinner)
Poolside Grill (lunch, dinner)
Good Eats (buffet, dinner)
Kids menu, pizza, ice cream
Room Service complimentary
Special diets (email beforehand)
COVER CHARGE DINING
The Chef’s Table (dinner doe 16; includes galley tour)
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen
Seafood Shack (lunch)
Steakhouse
Guy’s Pig & Anchor BBQ Smokehouse/Brewhouse
Green Eggs & Ham (breakfast)
Bonsai Sushi (Japanese; lunch, dinner)
Cucino del Capitano (dinner)
24-hour room service (room menu)
Drinks packages
SNACKS
Sweet Spot
Swirls ice cream, yoghurt
Burgers, hot dogs, fries
JavaBlue Café (pay)
Cherry On Top (pay, sweet store)
Internet café
Bars & lounges, multiple
ENTERTAINMENT
Main Show Lounge
Karaoke with live band
Seaside Theatre
Live music, comedy, DJs, dancing, karaoke, game shows, pool parties
Theme nights – dress up
Sports and Piano Bars
Nightclub, Comedy Club
The Game Show
Cooking demonstrations
Art gallery, auctions, seminars
Casino
Conference room
ACTIVITIES
Swimming pools & Whirlpools
Carnival Waterworks
Waterslides
Roller Coaster top deck
Dr Seuss at Sea activities
Roller coaster (244m, 64kph)
Spa with suites Cloud 9
Beauty, Hair, for men & women
Acupuncture
Fitness Centre, jogging track
Fitness Classes (yoga etc., pay)
Serenity Adult Retreat
Havana Bar & Pool, dance (pay)
SportSquare complex
Mini-golf course
Pool & deck parties, dance classes
Library for quiet time
Internet Café (pay)
Video arcade (pay)
UNDER 18
Camp Ocean (2-5,6-8,9-11)
Dr. Seuss Bookville
Seuss at Sea
Arts & Craft (2-11y)
Circle “C” (12-14y)
Club O2 (15-17y)
Warehouse Arcade (teens)
Zspa (pay, 13-17)
Build a Bear workshop (pay)
Night Owls (6mo-11y) care 10pm-1am (pay)
OTHER
Wedding packages (inquire)
Shore excursion desk
Internet, Wi-Fi, Mobile phone service
Laundrette self service (pay)
Wheelchair access good
Elevators
110V 3-prong/220 V Europe

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

Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
Alternate specialty dining venues (unless specified)
Casino gaming, bar expenses
Items & services of a personal nature
Medical services, vaccination costs
Laundry and/or valet charges
Wi-Fi, Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
Childcare night services (up to 11 yrs, 10pm-3am)
Babysitting, individual or in groups (from 1 yr)
Passport & visa fees
Insurances of all kinds
Increases in third party charges or taxes
Gratuities for spa & salon
Outside Australia: Gratuity charge USD 12.95 pp/night (can be pre-paid) added to onboard account. Adjust at discretion onboard. Extra tips to Room Service staff optional.
Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
Outside Australia Service Charge: bar and wine 15%

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