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Carnival Mardi Gras
First launched
2020
First launched
Passengers
5282
Passengers
Ports Visited
9
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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    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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    Cabin Types

    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
04 Jul 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1723
11 Jul 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1866
18 Jul 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1838
25 Jul 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1567
01 Aug 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1623
08 Aug 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1423
15 Aug 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1301
22 Aug 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1117
29 Aug 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1123
05 Sep 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $923
12 Sep 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $901
19 Sep 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $895
26 Sep 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $818
03 Oct 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $890
10 Oct 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1075
17 Oct 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $848
24 Oct 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $761
31 Oct 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $947
07 Nov 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $804
14 Nov 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $791
21 Nov 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1511
28 Nov 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $762
05 Dec 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $784
12 Dec 2026 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1005
19 Dec 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1506
26 Dec 2026 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $2013
02 Jan 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $848
09 Jan 2027 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $805
16 Jan 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $777
23 Jan 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $770
30 Jan 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $762
06 Feb 2027 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $983
13 Feb 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1090
20 Feb 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $861
27 Feb 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $877
06 Mar 2027 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1134
13 Mar 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1114
20 Mar 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1143
27 Mar 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1229
03 Apr 2027 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1220
10 Apr 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $964
17 Apr 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $893
24 Apr 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $893
01 May 2027 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1036
08 May 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1226
15 May 2027 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $1094
22 May 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $887
27 May 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $927
31 May 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $944
05 Jun 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $1130
10 Jun 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $956
14 Jun 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $1130
19 Jun 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $1130
24 Jun 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $956
28 Jun 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $1132
03 Jul 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $1132
08 Jul 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $957
12 Jul 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $1118
17 Jul 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $1118
22 Jul 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $943
26 Jul 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $1046
31 Jul 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $982
05 Aug 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $742
09 Aug 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $731
14 Aug 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $667
19 Aug 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $671
23 Aug 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $624
28 Aug 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $588
02 Sep 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $599
06 Sep 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $616
11 Sep 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $588
16 Sep 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $585
20 Sep 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $588
25 Sep 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $588
30 Sep 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $585
04 Oct 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $618
09 Oct 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $618
14 Oct 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $585
18 Oct 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $589
23 Oct 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $589
28 Oct 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $585
01 Nov 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $589
06 Nov 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $589
11 Nov 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $599
15 Nov 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $589
20 Nov 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $854
25 Nov 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $857
29 Nov 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $589
04 Dec 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $591
09 Dec 2027 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $573
13 Dec 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $634
18 Dec 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $934
23 Dec 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $1304
28 Dec 2027 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $1409
02 Jan 2028 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $619
06 Jan 2028 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $588
10 Jan 2028 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $599
15 Jan 2028 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $599
20 Jan 2028 4-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $588
24 Jan 2028 5-NIGHT BAHAMAS Port Canaveral $599
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