Beer Station. Thirsty? Be your own bartender and pour yourself a cold one during lunch, dinner or really, any time of day. The Beer Station lets you fill up your mug with ThirstyFrog ® Red — our special in-house brew — or fan-favorites from back on land. There are several self service soda machines on deck 16 in the Lido Marketplace. The only other one I saw was on deck 8, to the left of the Pig & Anchor bar tucked away in the corner. Bar Della Rosa can be found exclusively on the Carnival Mardi Gras. It’s an inside/outside bar with Italian-themed cocktails. Blue Iguana Tequila Bar Menu. The Blue Iguana Tequila Bar is a pool-side bar located by the Lido Pool on almost every Carnival ship except for the Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee, Firenze, and Venezia. Super excited. Mardi Gras will have self service soda machines on board. It will be included with Bottomless Bubbles and Cheers. You will scan your card to the right of the machine. If you do not have either drink packages, you will only be charged for how much you dispense (21 cents an ounce). Hi! I will be on the Mardi Gras this coming fall, and am contemplating purchasing the soda drink package. I drink Coke products primarily (Coke Zero, Diet Coke mostly). I think I have read enough on these boards to understand that there are no Freestyle machines on Carnival ships, so my questions For example, Carnival charges about $6.50 for an average beer, plus an additional 15% gratuity. That means your beers costs about $7.50 each or about $45 for a six pack. This cost is one reason that drink packages are so popular. With these packages you pay one set price and get all the drinks you want. Located on Deck 7 on the Carnival Mardi Gras. Alchemy Bar on the Carnival Mardi Gras. Alchemy Bar is Carnival’s signature high-end cocktail bar. It’s an excellent place for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Here, experienced bartenders whip up some delicious, hand-crafted cocktails. On your Carnival ship, guests can quench their thirst at the Beer Station. Whether it's during lunch, dinner, or any time of day, this self-serve bar allows guests to pour themselves a cold and refreshing drink. The selection includes ThirstyFrog® Red, a special in-house brew, as well as popular beers such as Heineken and Miller Lite. 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. 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. 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: If you are sailing on Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, or Carnival Jubilee, make sure you carve out time to have breakfast at Emerli's Bistro.While not included like the Lido Marketplace or Main Dining Room, you won't regret trying the Bananas Foster Crêpes on the "small plates" menu. We just got off the Mardi Gras There are coffee dispensers literally everywhere. They also have self service soda machines all overthere is a water option on the soda machine which does not require a card to be used to dispense. Both the ships were smaller relative to the Mardi Gras. The included food options available on Mardi Gras were above and beyond what we expected. The bigger the ship though, the more people. There are trade offs. Carnival is more about activities and having fun than being a quiet ship. There are areas that are adult only that help mitigate if 12th Night Fords Gin Scavenger Hunt Cajun Cook-Off Run For Your Beads 5K Verizon Taste of Soulard Purina Pet Parade Tito’s Vodka Wiener Dog Derby Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball Bud Light Grand Parade Bud Light Party Tent Carnival Tent Sunset Hills Subaru Blues Alumni Experience Underdog Party Zone BOS Family Winter Carnival and Shoebox Float Gallery 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 Set Sail Aboard Mardi Gras® Carnival's Mardi Gras, the greenest cruise ship in North America, the first to be powered by clean-burning liquefied natural gas (or "LNG"). This ship will follow in its lead by introducing features and technological innovations never seen before. First Carnival Experience. Planning ahead makes all the difference. Check weatherwise.nola.gov before heading out and pack accordingly - from extra layers to sunscreen. Bring comfortable seating and choose a safe spot away from flying beads. Remember: if your little one is sick, there's always next year. Getting There Safely. Never drink and drive Victoria describes her embarkation experience on Carnival's Mardi Gras, highlighting the port arrival process, muster station procedure, and initial impressions of the ship's layout and design. She notes the differences from her previous cruising experiences a decade ago. Carnival Mardi Gras Fortune Teller Bar is located on Deck 6 that also has other dining options like Brass Magnolia, Carnival Kitchen, Emrils Bistro 1396, Flamingo Restaurant, Palm Restaurant, and drinking options include Jave Blue Cafe and Piano Bar 88.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |