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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. A Carnival cruise from New Orleans is your chance to discover the unmistakable charm and flavor of the Crescent City. Before or after you cruise, take a little time to explore the French Quarter — romantic as ever, with restaurants serving up heaping helpings of savory Creole cuisine, and nightclubs and street musicians playing the kind of jazz that gets your toes tapping. Mardi Gras Staterooms. You can count on Mardi Gras to have all the exceptionally comfortable stateroom categories you’ve come to expect on our other ships: from interior, ocean view and balcony staterooms, as well as traditional suites. Choose the stateroom that’s right for you and your crew, whether that’s family, friends, a partner, or Carnival Cruise Line; Carnival Mardi Gras Review; Carnival Mardi Gras Review. 5.0 / 5.0. Editor Rating. 218 reviews. Cocktail-lovers will flock to the New Orleans-themed French Quarter, which The new Mardi Gras has Carnival fleet's second "Big Chicken" restaurant at sea (by Shaquille O'Neal). Debuting on Carnival Radiance in 2021, Big Chicken by Shaq is located aft on Lido Deck. Many menu items are developed by the basketball player himself, the rest are based on the star's favorite food recipes. The Mardi Gras ship, introduced in August 2020, is the largest ship in the Carnival fleet and is a celebration of all things vibrant and lively. The ship's name pays homage to the spirited Mardi Gras festivals held in New Orleans, and it certainly lives up to the name with its lively atmosphere and a myriad of entertainment options. Emeril's Bistro 1396™: Mardi Gras will set sail with Emeril Lagasse’s first-ever restaurant at sea: Emeril’s Bistro 1396™. Everybody knows about Emeril’s love for Creole cuisine, and now you’ll enjoy the authentic bayou flavors and fun New Orleans is known for on your vacation. 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 Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, which takes place March 4, marks the party’s climax and the end of Carnival Season on the Gulf Coast. The conclusion falls the day before Ash Wednesday and is seen as a final day of feasting and revelry before the solemnity of Lent. Selene follows Dionysus. Aphrodite at 6:00 p.m. in Houma. Saturday, March 1, 2025: NOMTOC at 10:45 a.m. on the Westbank. Iris at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans When is Mardi Gras in 2026? If you’re planning even further ahead, Mardi Gras Day in 2026 falls on the 17th of February 2026. If you’re looking to plan ahead our 2026 All-Inclusive Cruise and Mardi Gras in New Orleans package is now on sale. Cruises. New Orleans Mardi Gras: March 2025; MayDaze: May 2025; Danube Delights River Cruise: July 2025; Best of Holland & Belgium + Amsterdam Gay Pride: July 2025; New England & Canada: Sept 2025; VACAYA CARIBBEAN CRUISE: FEB 2026; Hollywood Sunsets & Mexican Horizons: April 2026; Links. Follow us on Facebook! Join “BearCruise Sailors Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans in style with our epic US Music Cities package. Includes Nashville, Memphis & and all-inclusive Caribbean cruise. Mardi Gras 2024 in New Orleans & Western Caribbean cruise with Memphis & Nashville from £2999 Paramount Cruises 2nd Floor, 10/11 Percy Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 1DN Nashville, Memphis, Mardi Gras in New Orleans & Western Caribbean 16 NIGHTS. 15 Feb 2022 Paramount Cruises 2nd Floor, 10/11 Percy Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 1DN Mardi Gras in New Orleans & All-Inc Caribbean with Memphis & Nashville 17 NIGHTS. 19 Feb 2022 RedFrog Tiki Bar – photo credit: Carnival Cruise Line. Thrill seekers can ride the BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster, the first roller coaster at sea where riders control the speed. For a taste of New Orleans, The Brass Magnolia serves up delicious Cajun fare and live jazz music. Mambo's. Mardi Gras at Mambo’s, home to the only rooftop terrace on Bourbon Street. Celebrate Carnival from up high with a festive New Orleans Cuisine Buffet, fabulous drinks at an open bar, private balcony, and restroom access, and great views of the crowds below. Planning your dream vacation for 2025? Carnival Cruise Line has started selling tickets for a 16-day Transatlantic journey from the Port of New Orleans to Barcelona, Spain. The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were temporarily banned when Spain took control of New Orleans. Mardi Gras is celebrated annually, with the 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.
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