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Carnival Cruise Line's new ship, Mardi Gras, is absolutely chock-full of dining venues, many included and some with an up-charge. To help passengers determine what's open for which meal and About Carnival Mardi Gras Mardi Gras, launched in 2021, is a groundbreaking Excel-class ship that redefines the cruising experience with its innovative features and diverse amenities. With a gross tonnage of 180,800 and a guest capacity ranging from 5,282 to 6,338 passengers, it offers ample space for relaxation and entertainment. The ship embarks on various Caribbean itineraries, allowing passengers to explore an extensive range of tropical destinations. Throughout their journey, guests aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras can savor an assortment of complimentary culinary delights at several restaurants on board. Notable free dining establishments on Carnival Mardi Gras include: View the full list of free and complimentary restaurants onboard all Carnival Cruise Line ships. Our guide lists all dining venues by ship - Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee, and more! Since Carnival first introduced their Excel-class ships when Mardi Gras debuted in 2021, guests have been confused about the specialty dining policy. Carnival made a lot of waves when they said they’d be offering three specialty restaurants complimentary for dinner during the “inaugural season” or Mardi Gras. Restaurants on Carnival and Mardi Gras that Are Completely Free. PALM RESTAURANT (Main Dining Room) The Palm Restaurant, the ship’s primary dining venue, can be found on Decks 6 and 7, and its name comes from those decks. The upscale but never stuffy setting is complemented by a dinner menu that features multiple courses and is updated daily. Cucina del Capitano on Carnival’s Mardi Gras. While Cucina del Capitano is normally an Italian specialty restaurant on Carnival with an extra charge of $18 for dinner ($6 for kids), on the Mardi Gras, it’s complimentary! (For a limited time during the inaugural season on Mardi Gras, you’ll have your choice of complimentary dining at specialty restaurants Cucina del Capitano, Chibang! and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Guests on Mardi Gras can dine one complimentary time in Cucina Del Capitano and then each additional visit costs extra ($8 per person at the time of writing). Reservations cannot be made pre-cruise to dine at Cucina Del Capitano on the Mardi Gras. Location: Deck 8 Mid-Ship 13. Bonsai Sushi Bonsai Sushi is the Mardi Gras' onboard sushi restaurant. Free Specialty Restaurants on Carnival Mardi Gras A trio of specialty restaurants onboard Mardi Gras are being made complimentary for a "limited time," with no word from the line as to when that ends. Carnival Cruise Line guests on the Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee are able to enjoy some of Carnival's specialty dining options for free at dinner (for at least one meal depending on the venue). This includes Cucina Del Capitano, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, and Chibang. Carnival ChiBang restaurant is available on the Carnival Excel Class Ships including Mardi Gras, Celebration, and Jubilee ships and offers a mix of Chinese and Mexican flavors. Diners can enjoy this Chibang menu Carnival for free for now while on the cruise. Here is the ChiBang Carnival menu 2025: MORE: Mardi Gras Dining Guide: Which Restaurants Are Complimentary? But this venue is actually not really “new” for Carnival. On past ships, you would find a counter or window in the Lido Meal Time: Lunch | Dinner Menu: Lunch & Dinner: Age Range: Fun For All: Cost: Included : Great news: on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras, your first meal at Chibang is on the house and additional visits are just $8! Carnival Celebration*, Carnival Jubilee*, Mardi Gras*, Carnival Panorama, and Carnival Horizon. Cost: À la carte ($2.50+) *Dinner on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee, and Mardi Gras is included. It's an extra-charge restaurant on Carnival Panorama and Carnival Horizon only The official policy for Cucina del Capitano and ChiBang for Mardi Gras and Celebration is currently that the first time at either restaurant is free, each additional time would be $8 a person. (For Jubilee, there is no up charge for the inaugural season). ChiBang! is a new restaurant, first featured on Carnival Mardi Gras, serving as a replacement for Ji Ji's asian restaurant found on some other ships in the fleet. ChiBang! is a unique concept restaurant that offers a mix of Mexican and Chinese food. This is not a fusion menu, but instead two distinct menus which allow you to mix and match. Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse. The smoke’s the point at Guy’s new joint. (And the brews too!) With choices like brisket, sausage, baby back ribs, salmon and dry-rubbed chicken, our pros wake up early to smoke the meat right there over hickory and apple wood, all before serving up these favorites at your table complete with classic sides. ChiBang is a unique restaurant on some Carnival cruise ships that offers both Chinese and Mexican food. It first opened in 2021 on the Mardi Gras and is now available on Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. It might be a little tough to put the onboard fun on pause, but Mardi Gras has so many delicious reasons to! Mid-day’s a great moment to gather and enjoy incredible food options together. LUNCH ON MARDI GRAS Everybody knows they’re heading to fun destinations on a Carnival cruise, but there’s just as much
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