Just off the 10/1 sailing of the Mardi Gras. I greatly appreciated all past reviews of this ship on this forum as all the insights were incredibly helpful. I thought I would add my perspective on the Havana Staterooms as it was hard for me to find specific reviews on this cabin/experience type so The Serenity area on the Mardi Gras is great, although it's often windy, like all forward-located Serenity areas. Gotta say I loved the Serenity area on the Imagination (may she r.i.p.), since on the Fantasy-class ships it's in the back, serene and out of the wind. Carnival Mardi Gras Review. 5.0 / 5.0. Editor Rating. 218 reviews. Carnival Mardi Gras Restaurants are Stellar, But Venues Could be Bigger The Havana Pool is exclusive to Havana stateroom I have never been in a interior, so my comments are somewhat jaded. That said, most interiors are along the walls of the Havana bar (in non Excel class ships), so my guess is there may be ambient noise. The action in the bar stops at 11. Just something to consider. LOVE the Havana area on Vista class. Best Carnival idea in decades. The Vista Class as a whole are in my rear view mirror. I will only be sailing on Excel Class or newer on my future Carnival cruises. I took the blinders off years ago and have expanded my cruising choices beyond Carnival. Will primarily sail in the Caribbean on the newest options available such as Mardi Gras, Apex, Prima or Celebration. Carnival Mardi Gras Review. 5.0 / 5.0. Editor Rating. 218 reviews. Reviews. Overview; Reviews; Photos; Deck Plans The Havana Pool and Bar are on the starboard side, port side cabins have to Carnival Mardi Gras Review. Reviews. Overview; Reviews; Photos; Deck Plans; Facebook; Pinterest Private Havana area was very quiet (good!). It was small, but never full. Pool is small and Review summary I would chose the Mardi Gras’ Havana Experience for an adult’s only escape but also recommend the ship for great family fun and activities as well! The ship is an excellent choice for your next cruise! I’m hopping its itinerary will include Carnival’s new private island, Celebration Key, starting in 2025. Please Note: Guests cruising in Havana Cabana staterooms have exclusive use of the Havana Pool and outdoor bar 24/7 and all Havana stateroom guests must be 12 years or older to travel in Habana Cabana staterooms and suites. Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted in staterooms or on balconies. Havana Interior AH cabins: The Havana Retreat is a great perk for passengers booked into a Havana-class stateroom, but Mardi Gras‘ version of the space doesn’t quite measure up to its counterpart on previous ships. Floor Plan. Size: 205 sq. ft. Patio Cabana 82 sq. ft. Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 3 or 4 Cabin Category: EH Amenities: Two twin beds that convert to a king some staterooms also have an upper pullman bed or single sofabed and upper pullman bed floor-to-ceiling window and outdoor patio cabana facing the expanded ocean-air deck bathroom with shower; 2 interactive LCD TVs telephone Long before Carnival Mardi Gras launched, it was receiving a near-deafening amount of buzz. The mainstream media focused on the ship's roller coaster (with an occasional mention of this being the Similarly, on Deck 9, cabins 9319 to 9329 are directly above the Havana Bar. take the time to review the Carnival Mardi Gras ship maps and layouts. Entrance to the Havana Suites on Carnival Horizon. Carnival first introduced this area on the Vista, an extension to its well-known Havana Bar. Review: Carnival Havana Staterooms and Retreat No, it's not really worth it on the 3 Excel Class ships (Jubilee, Celebration, Mardi Gras). But it is 100% worth it on the 3 Vista Class ships (Vista, Horizon, Panorama). See what 218 cruisers had to say about their Carnival Mardi Gras cruises. Find candid photos and detailed reviews of the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship. 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 Floor Plan. Size: 205 sq. ft. Balcony 97 sq. ft. Occupancy: 2 guests standard Cabin Category: GU Amenities: Two twin beds that convert to a king floor-to-ceiling window and spacious outdoor patio cabana facing the expanded ocean-air deck bathroom with shower; 2 interactive LCD TVs telephone 110 AC current individual climate control hair dryer safe minibar 3 closets desk and ottoman seat Be aware that the Havana area on Mardi Gras is much smaller than the pool/hot tubs on Vista class ships. Mardi Gras has the Loft 19 area with Cabanas and a huge Serenity area. Even with the small pool, some guests like the Havana cabins on Mardi Gras. One said Deck 8 rocks!
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