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Money & Gratuity Good for budgeters. Great for vacationers. Top Searches. Prior to Sailing Forms of Payment Carnival Gift Card Carnival MasterCard with Fun Points Onboard the Ship Service Gratuities (Tips) Sail & Sign Onboard Account Cruise Cash Program Sail & Sign Kiosk Availability of Funds Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) Sail & Sign® is Carnival's cashless on board credit program, which allows guests to charge onboard purchases and gratuities directly to a personal account for convenience. The Sail & Sign Date Updated: 01/07/2025 For first-time Carnival cruisers, gratuity fees -- also known as service gratuities by the cruise line -- can come as a surprise when a passenger sets sail. While not included in the headline price of a cruise, these charges are every bit a cost of your vacation, just like paying for the actual cabin. And since they are an extra charge that many people don’t expect, that leads to questions Gratuities are assessed on all guests, with the exception of children under the age of 2. Gratuities apply regardless of the dining options selected, such as eating at the casual dining restaurant or open seating dining. For beverage purchases, an 18% service charge will be added to the bill. I plan on tipping my cabin Stewart in cash and leaving cash tips to the waiters in the specialty restaurants, on the Mardi Gras. If you remove the prepaids, any gratuities given in cash to your room attendants and wait teams will be turned in, not kept, and they will receive their normal share from the pool. Previously, Carnival gratuities were $14.50 per guest, per day, for guests in standard staterooms, and $16.50 per guest, per day, for guests in suites. Before the 2023 increase, the last increase 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. On Carnival Cruise Line, the automatic gratuity rate is $16 (USD) per person, per day as of April 1, 2023. This covers guests in all standard staterooms, whether interior, ocean view, or balcony The Carnival Mardi Gras Casino and Serenity Deck Pool are Standouts. Gratuities. Automatic beverage and spa tips. All drinks beyond water, lemonade, iced tea and coffee. Wi-Fi. What is a Cove balcony on Carnival Mardi Gras? A cove balcony on the Carnival Mardi Gras is a balcony that provides more privacy than a regular balcony while getting you close to the waterline. Since cove balconies are close to the waterline, you will have a great view of the ship’s wake and seafoam. The reservation fee is $146.32 USD per person on the following ships: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Legend, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras. On these I plan on tipping my cabin Stewart in cash and leaving cash tips to the waiters in the specialty restaurants, on the Mardi Gras. If you remove the prepaids, any gratuities given in cash to your room attendants and wait teams will be turned in, not kept, and they will receive their normal share from the pool. Carnival Kitchen (featured on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras) Alcoholic and non-alcoholic bar beverages (excluding beverages served in the Main Dining Room and Lido Restaurant such as non-bottled water, lemonade, iced tea, select juices, hot chocolate and non-specialty coffee and tea) Carnival Mardi Gras had a slight embarkation change. The ship has changed its embarkation time, moving it up from 4pm to 3:30pm. This revised departure time notice impacted many different sailings through 2027 as showed at the bottom of this notice. If you are cruising on Mardi Gras, make sure yo Mardi Gras Excel Suites. An ultimate, luxury category of Carnival’s suites, the Excel Suites debuted on Mardi Gras, bringing exclusive suite-level amenities, unlimited access to resort-style features, and an open-air enclave called Loft 19. Type of venue: dinnertime table service at $38 per guest (gratuity included) Everything about Rudi’s can be summed up with one word: delightful. Carnival Mardi Gras Deck Tour 2019 [VIDEO] 9. Many Carnival Ships Have a Steakhouse. You’ll find a Steakhouse on many Carnival ships, especially the newest ones. In one scenario, enjoy a Caribbean cruise in style on Mardi Gras™ with a reservation at Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse where you can dig into a juicy steak. I personally would return to the Mardi Gras eventually but am looking forward to trying a non-excel class to see if I enjoy them (Horizon next). You can always find a quiet place to be if you want one but the Lido deck is always so overwhelming I spend 0 time there which feels a bit counterintuitive as I do enjoy partying and drinking and that The Carnival Mardi Gras was built in 2021. The Mardi Gras pays homage to Carnival's first ship, also named the Mardi Gras. It has two unique zones not found on its sister ships: The French Quarter, a New Orleans-themed area, and La Piazza, which is dedicated to the Italian heritage of Carnival cabins. Cucina del Capitano is currently on the following ships: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras. • On Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras, Pre-Cruise reservations are not available.
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