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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! 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. 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. First completed in June 2020, Cruise Terminal 3 (also known as CT3) at Port Canaveral is the port’s newest addition, but it may be best known as the new home of Carnival’s newest — and largest — ship, Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras ship's itinerary program is based on Caribbean roundtrips leaving from homeport Port Canaveral (Orlando City, Florida USA), with preferential berthing at the new "Carnival Terminal 3" (CT3). The canceled in early-July "Caribbean 2020" program was planned to start after the Transatlantic repositioning from Europe. If you already booked a hotel stay, you can also reserve cruise transfers from select hotels near the Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral. Tip #5: Stay in a Hotel Near the Airport. Staying at a hotel near the Orlando Airport after flying in is the best option when cruising from Port Canaveral on the Carnival Mardi Gras. When you land, there’s Considered one of Carnival’s largest ships to date and a proud member of their XL Class, the Mardi Gras sports an entirely new layout and is powered by liquefied natural gas. You’ll find touches of New Orleans throughout the ship, especially in eateries like Emeril’s Bistro 1396 as well as The Brass Magnolia and Fortune Teller bars. The terminal is a great place to kick off a cruise from, especially for Carnival Mardi Gras cruisers. Other cruise ships sailing out of Port Canaveral include Carnival Freedom, Carnival Vista, and Carnival Magic. To accommodate the Mardi Gras, Port Canaveral revamped Cruise Terminal 3 in 2018 to accommodate 19 decks, 6,500 passengers, and The April 6, 2024 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 Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Apr 6th and returns on Saturday, Apr 13th. 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 The Mardi Gras Carnival also offers a spa, a jacuzzi, a gym, a casino, a bowling lane, a waterslide, and a basketball court. Pricing Information Since it was first listed on February 3rd of last year, The price of this cruise has fluctuated between $1,214 and $1,574 for a balcony cabin, including $0 in taxes and port fees. Port Canaveral Embarkation Tips: – boarding can start as early as 11:00am, but lines can be long. It is recommended to arrive no earlier than a half hour before the departure time given you by your cruise line. – have your cruise tickets and ID out to show at the port gate. Cruises From Port Canaveral. The following cruise lines call Port The May 25, 2024 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. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, May 25th and returns on Saturday, Jun 1st. The Carnival Mardi Gras currently sails out of Port Canaveral’s CT3 (Cruise Terminal 3). Port Parking Space provides the closest and most convenient parking for CT3 with regular shuttle service for its parking customers. 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. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Mar 1st and returns on Saturday, Mar 8th. Carnival Mardi Gras rooms are more thoughtful in terms of design and storage than other Carnival ships. Unsurprisingly, balcony rooms and Ocean Suites are popular for their views of the sea. The May 11, 2024 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 8 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, May 11th and returns on Sunday, May 19th. The September 8, 2024 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 6 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Sunday, Sep 8th and returns on Saturday, Sep 14th. Sailing on the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship from Port Canaveral? Check out the best options for hotel, transportation, and parking packages for your cruise. 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. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Feb 22nd and returns on Saturday 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.
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