Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
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 One downside to the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship is that while there are lots of venues, some are too small to handle a rush. The traditional theater can only seat 900 at a time, and both the 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. With 20 decks and enough space for 6500 guests, Carnival’s Mardi Gras offers many fun attractions and innovative features. This includes Carnival Cruise Line’s first-ever roller coaster at sea! 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 Carnival pays homage to the line's very first ship, 1972's TSS Mardi Gras, with the innovative Carnival Mardi Gras!Named for the original ship that took Carnival to the seas, Carnival Mardi Gras is an XL-Class ship that accommodates over 6,500 passengers. Carnival's newest ship to their new XL-class, Mardi Gras® is the greenest cruise ship in North America, the first to be powered by clean-burning liquefied natural gas (or “LNG”). This ship introduces Zones — six themed areas packed with brand-new experiences for eating, drinking and spectacularly getting down to fun. All about the Carnival Mardi Gras Carnival Mardi Gras. The Carnival Mardi Gras was built in 2021. It's considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,130 ft long and 137 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 2.6 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 17-story building. The Mardi Gras pays homage to Carnival's When it comes to family cruises, few names are as well-known as Carnival Cruise Line. The popular cruise line boasts a fleet of 27 ships, with two more expected to join the fleet in 2025. Not all Carnival ships were designed equally, though. While older ships have a more intimate atmosphere, newer vessels are jam-packed with more activities and restaurants. 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. 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. Planning a cruise on Carnival Mardi Gras? This guide showcases all the best dining options onboard, from casual eateries to upscale specialty restaurants. Launched in 2021, Mardi Gras is an innovative Excel-class ship featuring six themed zones and exciting attractions like BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea. The 2021-built Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship is CCL-fleet's first newest and largest liner of the Carnival XL-Class. All the three units in this series are from the German shipbuilder Meyer Werft (shipyard Turku Finland). 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 The Mardi Gras has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 180,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length. Carnival Mardi Gras is included in Carnival’s XL Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Mardi Gras holds 8,375 passengers. That includes 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members. 10. Carnival Mardi Gras is a fun, family-oriented cruise ship with something for everyone. While it might sound cliche, Carnival Mardi Gras genuinely has a little something for everyone. The ship was designed to offer the ultimate family cruise vacation with entertainment and activities to appeal to your entire family. Carnival Mardi Gras (2021-built, scheduled refurbishment in 2025 September-October) is the first of Carnival's XL-Class (fleet's newest liners), with sisterships Carnival Celebration (2022) and Carnival Jubilee (2023). Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 2641 staterooms for 5282 passengers (max capacity is 6338 guests 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. Find Mardi Gras Cruise Ship Information and Rates on iCruise.com. Book Carnival Cruises Mardi Gras online or call 1-888-766-6420 - iCruise.com
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |