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. 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 ship's itinerary program is based on Caribbean roundtrips leaving from homeport Port Canaveral (Orlando City, Florida USA), with preferential berthing at the new "Carnival Terminal 3" (CT3). The canceled in early-July "Caribbean 2020" program was planned to start after the Transatlantic repositioning from Europe. $19.99 Shuttle service from Carnival Mardi Gras to Orlando International Airport Mardi Gras Length 1,130′ Construction started June 18, 2019 Beam: 138′ Cost: GB£1 billion (2020) Ship size 5,282 Launched January 24, 2020 Overview Mardi Gras is an Excellence-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. She is Carnival’s lead vessel of the fleet’s Excel-class, [] 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 sailing dates and sailing calendars and rates on iCruise.com. Book Mardi Gras sailings online or call 1-800-427-8473. Save up to $100 on your next cruise Sign In | Register Reliable Carnival Mardi Gras shuttle service. Affordable, comfortable transfers from Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral. Book your ride today! Port Canaveral (Orlando) Carnival Mardi Gras Cruises: Read 217 Carnival Mardi Gras Port Canaveral (Orlando) cruise reviews. Find great deals, tips and tricks on Cruise Critic to help plan your cruise. When booking a flight for your Carnival Mardi Gras cruise, it’s highly recommended to fly into the Orlando Airport (MCO). Even though this airport is located about 45 miles from the cruise terminals, it has the shortest travel time compared to other local airports due to its direct highway access. See details and pricing for the Mardi Gras 7 Night Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Orlando) Cruise sailing October 19, 2024 from Port Canaveral. Book Carnival Cruises online or call 1-800-427-8473 – iCruise.com Book a 7 Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL today at Carnival.com aboard the Mardi Gras. Stops in Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL Book a 8 Day Southern Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL today at Carnival.com aboard the Mardi Gras. Stops in Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL 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. Book a 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL today at Carnival.com aboard the Mardi Gras. Stops in Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL Book a 7 Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL today at Carnival.com aboard the Mardi Gras. Stops in Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL Book a 9 Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL today at Carnival.com aboard the Mardi Gras. Stops in Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL Book a 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL today at Carnival.com aboard the Mardi Gras. Stops in Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL 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. See low rates on this 7 Night Carnival Caribbean departing Port Canaveral 7/4/2026 on the Mardi Gras. Book online with iCruise.com or call 1-800-427-8473. Save up to $100 on your next cruise See details and pricing for the Mardi Gras 7 Night Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Orlando) Cruise sailing January 6, 2024 from Port Canaveral. Book Carnival Cruises online or call 1-800-427-8473 – iCruise.com
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