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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. Discover the Mardi Gras itinerary for January 2026 and find the best deals with iCruise.com. Plan your dream cruise online or call 1-800-427-8473 Find Carnival Mardi Gras January 2026 Cruises: Find and plan your next Carnival Mardi Gras January 2026 cruise with Cruise Critic's Cruise Finder Tool The January 24, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Jan 24th and returns on Saturday, Jan The Mardi Gras Carnival also offers a spa, a bowling lane, a waterslide, a casino, a jacuzzi, a basketball court, and a gym. Pricing Information Since it was first listed on August 3rd of last year, The price of this cruise has fluctuated between $645 and $784 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port fees. See Carnival Mardi Gras's 2025 to 2026 schedule and popular upcoming cruise itineraries on Cruise Critic. Explore destinations to start your Carnival Mardi Gras cruise planning. Find a Cruise In January 1972, the vessel was sold to Carnival Cruise Lines and started operations as "TSS Mardi Gras" under flag-state (registry) Panama. The first "Fun Ship" started its maiden voyage on February 26, 1972, leaving from London to Miami . The 7 Night Carnival Cruise Line cruise departs from Port Canaveral, Florida on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. The Carnival Mardi Gras will visit 6 cruise ports befor The 7 Night Carnival Cruise Line cruise departs from Port Canaveral, Florida on Saturday, January 10th, 2026. The Carnival Mardi Gras will visit 4 cruise ports befor Carnival pays homage to the line's very first ship, 1972's TSS Mardi Gras, with the innovative Carnival Mardi Gras! Named for the original ship that took Carnival to the seas, Carnival Mardi Gras is an XL-Class ship that accommodates over 6,500 passengers. This ship boasts the very first roller coaster at sea, named BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster. Discover the Mardi Gras itinerary for September 2026 and find the best deals with iCruise.com. Plan your dream cruise online or call 1-800-427-8473 7 Night Round Trip Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras, leaving January 10, 2026 Date: 2026-01-10 01 Jacky Tang will take the helm on Carnival Mardi Gras from October 2024 to March 2025, bringing lively entertainment to guests onboard. Rainier Scholtz joins the team briefly in December 2024 through January 2025, adding some variety to the ship’s entertainment schedule. The 7 Night Carnival Cruise Line cruise departs from Port Canaveral, Florida on Saturday, December 26th, 2026. The Carnival Mardi Gras will visit 5 cruise ports befo Discover the Mardi Gras itinerary for January 2025 and find the best deals with iCruise.com. Plan your dream cruise online or call 1-800-427-8473 Available on all voyages, including our new 2025 and 2026 itineraries; Up to $300 in free drinks per cabin; Expanded horizons: Discover gorgeous destinations The Carnival Mardi Gras sails on February 14, 2026 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 2:30 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Feb 21st at 7:00 AM. Carnival’s Broader Itinerary Adjustments for 2025-2026. Carnival Cruise Line has been proactive in adjusting itineraries for several of its fleet’s upcoming sailings in 2025 and 2026, not just for the Mardi Gras. Earlier this month, Carnival announced modifications for two of its other popular vessels: the Carnival Vista and the Carnival 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 The word "Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday" in the French language. Celebrations include festivals, parades, dancing and feasting before the fasting starting on Ash Wednesday Days to Mardi Gras 2026. Tuesday, February 17th is day number 48 of the 2026 calendar year with 11 months, 16 days until Mardi Gras 2026.
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