MEET THE CEREMONY. We kick off a new ship’s career with a naming ceremony and ours are one part tradition and a lotta parts fun! On the tradition end, we get dignitaries like Mardi Gras' godmother, Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jiménez, and our own Chief Fun Officer Shaq to help make sure the champagne bottle gets broken just right for good luck. The new Mardi Gras ship also has Carnival's signature facilities Serenity (adults-only resort), Alchemy Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks. Carnival Mardi Gras main dining rooms feature select items from the onboard steakhouse, available for an additional fee. Mardi Gras also has a Lido buffet. Find Mardi Gras sailing dates and sailing calendars and rates on iCruise.com. Book Mardi Gras sailings online or call 1-800-427-8473. Carnival Cruise Line See Carnival Mardi Gras's 2025 to 2026 schedule and popular upcoming cruise itineraries on Cruise Critic. Explore destinations to start your Carnival Mardi Gras cruise planning. Find a Cruise Carnival Cruise Line 2025 itineraries of the cruise ship Carnival Mardi Gras with homeports and ports-of-call including dates and times. Find out where the ship is sailing and future vessel deployment at the exact date with arrival and departure times. Carnival Cruise Line Mardi Gras Cruises and sailing schedules. Find Mardi Gras cruises. Use the Mardi Gras cruise schedule calendar below to find a Mardi Gras Cruise sailing by destination or Carnival Mardi Gras sails on both Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, offering a variety of island experiences. Eastern Caribbean cruises typically visit popular destinations like Nassau or Grand Turk in the Bahamas, the historic city of San Juan , Puerto Rico, and Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic. There are currently 107 upcoming cruises on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Mardi Gras. This includes all future itineraries through April 24, 2027. The next itinerary departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. The average price for all upcoming sailings on the Carnival Mardi Gras is currently $135 per passenger, per day for the inside cabin type Select an upcoming Mardi Gras cruise itinerary list below to find a Mardi Gras sailing itinerary by cruise area or departure port. The Mardi Gras belongs to Carnival Cruise Line's Excellence class, featuring a modern and spacious vessel designed to provide an exceptional cruising experience. With multiple decks, well-designed layouts, and a capacity of up to 6,465 guests, the Mardi Gras ensures a comfortable and enjoyable environment for all. Carnival Kitchen: (on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras): Guests can enjoy more than 15 onboard hands-on culinary experiences led by our talented chefs. Cooking Demonstration (on select Carnival Journeys sailings): Learn to cook Steakhouse-style from our team of chefs as they demonstrate the tricks of the trade used to make Introduction to Dive-In Movies “Dive-In Movies” are one of the things I love most about cruising on Carnival. So if you’re booked on a Carnival cruise for March 2025, be sure to grab a bag of popcorn (note there is a $4 charge for popcorn on most ships), some buffet desserts and a coffee or adult beverage, pull up a lounger, and enjoy a flick at sea! Carnival Cruise Line has released a schedule of Cruise Directors from 2025 to 2026, which specifies the name of the cruise director assigned at a particular time. This schedule is accessible to the public, and Carnival ensures it is frequently updated to reflect changes. Cruise Price - Historic & Current. The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship departing March 8, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,098 ($157 per night) for an Inside Cabin. So here’s a brand-new ship with a familiar name. With this Mardi Gras ® we aren't just paying homage to our first ship — in cruising circles this name suggests innovation, signals the start of something big. Oh, and this Mardi Gras still shouts “fun!” at the top of its lungs. The January 25, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The March 1, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. Carnival’s Mardi Gras offers passengers a host of revolutionary new activities as well as signature Carnival favorites. Thrill-seekers will flock to Bolt, the first at-sea roller coaster, which offers rider-controlled speed for a custom thrill, while visitors to the WaterWorks water park can enjoy refreshing fun on its many waterslides. Discover the itinerary for 2025-2026 and find the best deals with iCruise.com. Plan your dream cruise online or call 1-888-766-6420. So here’s a brand-new ship with a familiar name. With this Mardi Gras ® we aren't just paying homage to our first ship — in cruising circles this name suggests innovation, signals the start of something big. Oh, and this Mardi Gras still shouts “fun!” at the top of its lungs.
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