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MARDI GRAS: FUN-FUELED VACATION INNOVATION POWERED BY LNG. When we launched our first ship, 1972's TSS Mardi Gras, we made cruising a lot less stuffy, a bit less fancy, the kind of fun everybody could enjoy. Mardi Gras is also the first Carnival ship to be divided into "neighborhoods" -- six to be exact. How much does it cost to go on Carnival Mardi Gras? Cruises on Carnival Mardi Gras start from Best discount Carnival Mardi Gras cruise now. Learn more about Carnival Mardi Gras (MD) with pictures and info about cabins, onboard activities, dining options, bars, lounges, entertainment, spa, fitness, kids & teens club and more. The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship departing February 22, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $829 ($119 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $704 ($101 per night) , this represents a recent increase of 18% . The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship departing March 1, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $884 ($127 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $765 ($110 per night) , this represents a recent increase of 16% . What’s unique about the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship? The Carnival Mardi Gras is a large XL Class ship with the capacity to hold over 6,500 people. The Mardi Gras has the first roller coaster on sea. It is called the BOLT and travels at speeds of over 40 miles per hour over the seas. It is now the second largest Carnival ship in it’s fleet. Craving a vacation infused with fun and innovation? Look no further than the Carnival Mardi Gras! This behemoth of a ship holds the title of Carnival's most revolutionary vessel. Buckle up for heart-pounding thrills on the BOLT coaster, a first at sea, or explore themed zones brimming with delicious eats and electrifying activities. Carnival Cruise Line. Set sail on Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, the Mardi Gras™. Check out the six new distinct onboard zones featuring brand-new experiences for spectacularly getting down to food, drink and fun. Mardi Gras is going to be full of fun new ways to spend your time, but definitely isn't leaving the fan favorites ashore. Carnival's newest ship to their new XL-class, Mardi Gras® is the greenest cruise ship in North America, the first to be powered by clean-burning liquefied natural gas (or “LNG”). This ship introduces Zones — six themed areas packed with brand-new experiences for eating, drinking and spectacularly getting down to fun. 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. Mardi Gras is an Excellence-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line.She is Carnival's lead vessel of the fleet's Excel-class, a subclass of the Excellence class, and was built by Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku in Turku, Finland. 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. Whether you want to surf the web or stream content, Carnival has the perfect internet plan for you. Stay connected with our onboard internet plans. BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster is an extra-charge attraction onboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel-class ships, Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration. The cost, confirmed by Carnival Cruise Line A sample car at the entrance to the Bolt Sea Coaster, the first roller coaster on a cruise ship, found on Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras (Photo by Ashley Kosciolek/The Points Guy) Things to know before you ride. You must be at least 52 inches (4 feet, 4 inches) tall and weigh less than 300 pounds in order to ride Bolt. Cloud 9 Spa Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm • Saunas (men and women) • Locker Rooms (men and women) • Treatment Rooms for European-Style Services (massages and facials) Bar Della Rosa can be found exclusively on the Carnival Mardi Gras. It’s an inside/outside bar with Italian-themed cocktails. Blue Iguana Tequila Bar Menu. The Blue Iguana Tequila Bar is a pool-side bar located by the Lido Pool on almost every Carnival ship except for the Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee, Firenze, and Venezia. A Carnival Excel Corner Suite aboard Mardi Gras features tons of indoor space, plus a large wraparound balcony with lounge chairs and an al fresco dining table, for when you need a little more space. Back inside this impressive room you’ll find a king-size bed, deluxe bathroom, plus a living room featuring a wet bar. The Carnival Fortune Teller Bar on the Mardi Gras cruise ship is a special place where you can experience fortune telling in a fun way. Fortune Teller Bar Mardi Gras menu includes unique cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks that are inspired by mystical themes. The Mardi Gras is 40% larger, and has more dining options if you like options. It also has a more upscale look/feel to it. The rooms on Mardi Gras are nice,looking, but the Magic's rooms are a bit bigger. If you want the latest and greatest, Mardi Gras is the way to go. If you want tried and true, Magic is a safe bet.
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