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Carnival cruises feature supervised youth activities all day long, clubs where they can hang out and make new friends. There are four separate youth areas: Camp Ocean ® for ages 2–11, Circle “C ® ” for 12–14s and Club O2 ® for ages 15–17 plus now there’s Turtles ® for the under-2s! On June 4 th, Mardi Gras met her homeport for the first time which would be the awesome Port Canaveral, of course. So maybe you should meet it too! Port Canaveral is a great place to kick off a cruise from, especially with the beautiful, brand-new cruise terminal we built specifically to be Mardi Gras’ home. Cruise you soon, can’t wait Mardi Gras When: March 4, 2025 | February 17, 2026 It’s time to celebrate Fat Tuesday and party New Orleans style! Mardi Gras Parade; Mardi Gras Party; Mask Making Workshop ; Mardi Gras Games ; Mardi Gras Bingo and Trivia; Themed Youth Activities; To celebrate, don't forget your beads and wear your favorite purple, green and gold attire! Dr For more information on Carnival and the marvelous Carnival Mardi Gras, call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383! Passenger Capacity: 5,282 (double occupancy) Year Built: 2020 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. Carnival has confirmed that all 2026 Mardi Gras cruises, along with many scheduled for 2025, will now conclude at Port Canaveral at 8:00 AM instead of the previously planned 7:00 AM. Affected 2025 cruises include those departing between January 1 and September 7, as well as sailings set to take place from October 16 to December 27. Carnival Cruise Line has made adjustments to the arrival times for the 2025 and 2026 departures on the Mardi Gras. According to a statement sent to booked passengers, the ship, which was built in 2020, will now return to its homeport in Port Canaveral later than initially planned. The seafood is fresh, the sun is shining and there’s a whole lot to do, so get out there and explore the city before, during and after your cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida. Mardi Gras - Passenger Capacity: 5,282 (double occupancy) Year Built: 2020 Last Refurbished: N/A What is Mardi Gras? Carnival in New Orleans and around the world is rooted in Christian and Roman Catholic traditions. The season begins on Jan. 6, the 12th day after Christmas, and continues until Mardi Gras, which is the final day of feasting, drinking and revelry before Ash Wednesday and the fasting associated with Lent, the Christian season When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season The March 1, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. Cruise Price - Historic & Current. The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship departing July 5, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,348 ($169 per night) for an Inside Cabin. The oldest female Mardi Gras organization in Jefferson Parish will celebrate Carnival 2025 with a 200-member, 18-float parade. This year's theme is “Isis Goes on a Field Trip” Floats will include Rivertown Theater , Aquarium, and Circus . The February 22, 2025 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 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. Cruise Price - Historic & Current. The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship departing November 22, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,123 ($161 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Cruise Price - Historic & Current. The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship departing January 4, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $773 ($111 per night) for an Inside Cabin. The January 25, 2025 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 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The January 18, 2025 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 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The February 1, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. Cruise Price - Historic & Current. The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship departing December 27, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,506 ($216 per night) for an Inside Cabin.
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