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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. In addition to all your fan-favorite Carnival features, you can choose even more fun on Mardi Gras. Fun fact: this ship was our first to introduce distinctive onboard zones where you can take mini-onboard excursions to different “worlds” and experiences! Here are some of the fun highlights you’ll find across Mardi Gras’ zones: Grand Central With significantly more real estate than the other Fun Ships -- the Carnival Mardi Gras size is 35 percent larger than the class of ships before it -- the line has made sure that all the old The 180,800-ton, 5,282-guest Mardi Gras is the first of Carnival's thrill-a-minute Mardi Gras class series. Innovative and exceptional, she is jam-packed with excitement for all ages! Many firsts include the introduction of a new-to-the-line suites-only enclave, six themed zones — each with unique venues for dining, entertainment and more. The name for the newbuild (yard/hull number 1396) was officially revealed on December 6, 2018, at the Puzzleboard of the US TV game show "Wheel of Fortune" - at the very end of the broadcast. Newbuild's name honors Carnival Cruise Line's first-ever "Fun Ship" - MARDI GRAS. The original Mardi Gras ship was launched under a different name in 1960, before becoming a Carnival ship and gaining the Mardi Gras name in 1972. Carnival sold the ship in 1993, after which the 14. Eat cheesesteak fries at Street Eats on Carnival Mardi Gras Street Eat Fries. Street Eats is a new dining concept in Carnival Cruise Line, located on Lido Deck 16 around Mardi Gras’ Beach Pin Photo Credit: Carnival Cruise Line. On November 15, 2018, Carnival held the steel-cutting ceremony at Meyer Turku for the still-unnamed vessel. Carnival unveiled the new ship’s livery at the ceremony, which features a predominantly blue hull with red and white accents. Check out Cruise Critic's expert review of the Icon of the Seas cruise ship for the best insider tips on deck plans, cabins, food, entertainment and more. Carnival Cruise Line; Carnival Mardi Read the Mardi Gras review by Cruiseline.com member flisa22 from February 15, 2025 of the 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) cruise. Cruise review , rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by member flisa22 In only a short two months Carnival Cruise Line expects to launch its newest member of the Carnival Family: Mardi Gras.It will be the ultimate fun ship, and one of the most ambitious that Carnival A Carnival Excel Corner Suite aboard Mardi Gras features tons of indoor space, plus a large wraparound balcony with lounge chairs and an al fresco dining table, for when you need a little more space. Back inside this impressive room you’ll find a king-size bed, deluxe bathroom, plus a living room featuring a wet bar. Mardi Gras is an Excellence-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. She is Carnival's lead vessel of the fleet's Excel-class, a subclass of the Excellence class, and was built by Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku in Turku, Finland . The Mardi Gras: will be the latest addition to the Carnival Fleet in 2021. The largest vessel ever built for Carnival Cruise Line with 5.200 passengers is the first cruise ship to be powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas) and is not without reason called „Mardi Gras“: The original Mardi Gras started the success story of Carnival Cruise Line in 1972. The new Mardi Gras closes the circle of Mardi Gras - Photo by Carnival Cruise Line. It’s time to let the good times roll with a cruise on Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras. This ship, the first among the cruise line’s new Excel Class of vessels, made big waves for Carnival with never-before seen activities, dining options, staterooms, and entertainment. The smallest Carnival ship (in terms of length) measures 855 feet (261 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,130 feet (344 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Carnival Mardi Gras vs all other active Carnival Cruise Line ships. About the Ship: Mardi Gras is among one of Carnival Cruise Line's largest ships, so you are guaranteed to find no shortage of activities, entertainment, dining, and cabin options onboard. Sharing a name with Carnival’s first vessel launched back in 1972, Mardi Gras will continue the cruise line’s reputation for laidback fun with Find Mardi Gras sailing dates and sailing calendars and rates on iCruise.com. Book Mardi Gras sailings online or call 1-800-427-8473. Here are 10 things to know before you book Carnival Mardi Gras so you can decide if this ship is right for your cruise vacation. 1. Mardi Gras, the flagship vessel of the Excel-class, represents a new era of ship design for Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Cruise Line is one of the most popular cruise lines in the world, offering some of the most Please contact Guest Access Services for specific ship accessibility. MARDI GRAS. Carnival Guest Access Services Link Carnival Cruise Line Created Date: 4/29
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