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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. 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. Universal Orlando Resort Stay with Southern Caribbean, on 29th July 2025 (13 Nt) with Carnival Cruise Line on Carnival Mardi Gras. Find the best cruise deals in the Find Mardi Gras sailing dates and sailing calendars and rates on iCruise.com. Book Mardi Gras sailings online or call 1-800-427-8473. Mar 29, 2025 (Saturday) 7 The new Mardi Gras ship also has Carnival's signature facilities Serenity (adults-only resort), Alchemy Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks. Carnival Mardi Gras main dining rooms feature select items from the onboard steakhouse, available for an additional fee. Mardi Gras also has a Lido buffet. 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 Cruise deals for Universal Orlando Resort Stay with Southern Caribbean on 29 July 2025 (13 Nt) with Carnival Cruise Line on Carnival Mardi Gras. Expert service from IgluCruise Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras itineraries calendar for 2025 provides a comprehensive overview of the scheduled sailings. This calendar includes details of each itinerary such as ports, departure dates, weekdays, cruise day sequences, port locations, arrival and departure times, and berthing arrangements. 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. Find Carnival Mardi Gras July 2025 Cruises: Find and plan your next Carnival Mardi Gras July 2025 cruise with Cruise Critic's Cruise Finder Tool The Carnival Mardi Gras sails on July 5, 2025 for a 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Jul 13th at 8:00 AM. The Mardi Gras has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 180,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length. Carnival Mardi Gras is included in Carnival’s XL Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Mardi Gras holds 8,375 passengers. That includes 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members. The Carnival Mardi Gras sails on July 19, 2025 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Jul 26th at 8:00 AM. The Carnival Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras Carnival, based in Port Canaveral and refurbished just this year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Ccl Excel (xl) class ship that can carry comfortably over 5,200 people. Want to challenge yourself at the Skycourse ropes course? This activity is exclusive to Carnival and is found on the Mardi Gras Carnival. The Mardi Gras has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 180,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length. Carnival Mardi Gras is included in Carnival’s XL Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Mardi Gras holds 8,375 passengers. That includes 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members. 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.
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