Carnival cruises feature supervised youth activities all day long, clubs where they can hang out and make new friends. There are four separate youth programs: Camp Ocean ® for ages 2-11, Circle “C ® ” for 12-14 and Club O2 ® for 15-17 plus now there’s Turtles ® for the under-2s! 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. Mardi Gras Parade; Mardi Gras Party; Mask Making Workshop ; Mardi Gras Games ; Mardi Gras Bingo and Trivia; Themed Youth Activities; To celebrate, don't forget your beads and wear your favorite purple, green and gold attire! Dr. Seuss' ™ Birthday When: March 2 Hooray, hooray! It’s Dr. Seuss’ big day! Join your Cruise Director for a fun We're taking a look at the Christmas decorations found all around Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Mardi Gras. Christmas On Board Carnival’s Mardi Gras. Richard Simms December 14, 2021 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 Mardi Gras Cruises with Carnival. Carnival brings Big Easy vibes to sea so you can party it up New Orleans-style while celebrating Fat Tuesday! Participate in a Mardi Gras mask-making workshop. Enjoy a festive Mardi Gras Parade and Party! Bring your beads and wear purple, green and gold at sea. View 2025 Mardi Gras Cruises Looking at booking a cruise on the Mardi Gras, anticipating the ship being very crowded. With that being said there is an approx $1200 difference between a standard balcony and Havana cabana, is it worth the extra $$ to have a separate pool area and more private lounge chairs and less little kids (have to be over 12). 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. 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. ️New Video ️Have you ever been on a cruise ship during Christmas? Would you like to see the decor at sea? Have you seen the amazing new Carnival Mardi Gras? Find Mardi Gras sailing dates and sailing calendars and rates on iCruise.com. Book Mardi Gras sailings online or call 1-800-427-8473. 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. Hey guys! My name is Kylie, welcome to my channel! I recently went on a 7-day Carnival cruise during Christmas! In this video you will see me set sail on the Join us for the first ever Christmas aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras!Join us as we sail the high seas one cruise ship at a time! Thanks for watching and welco 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. I've been on ships larger than the Mardi Gras and Celebration (the largest ship I've been on is Oasis Of The Seas, currently ranking as the 4th largest cruise ship in the world at 226,838 tonnes vs the Mardi Gras (14th largest cruise ship at 181,808 tonnes) and Celebration (12th largest at 183,521 tonnes). I honestly never felt crowded on Oasis. Carnival Cruise Line arranges short, lively events called Carnival theme parties that are led by the Carnival Cruise director and staff, lasting 30 to 50 minutes. Carnival Cruise theme parties are held at different locations such as the main pool deck or atrium in the evenings. Common theme nights on Carnival Cruises includes: Silent Party The 2024 Carnival Cruise Christmas decoration schedule is now released on Carnival Cruise Line's website for most ships except the Carnival Venezia, Carnival Splendor, and Carnival Sunshine. The below dates represent the scheduled date that each Carnival ship is scheduled to be decorated with the big tree in the atrium or lobby, garland, and a New to cruising? Get answers to FAQs ranging from cruise preparation to debarkation. Browse by category or click to see the most popular cruise questions. In 2020 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.
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