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Find out the size, capacity, speed and cost of all Carnival cruise ships, from the smallest to the largest. Compare Carnival Mardi Gras with other ships in the fleet and see how it ranks globally. From end to end, the Carnival Mardi Gras length equals 1,130 feet (344 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 27 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 985 feet (300 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet. Carnival Ships by Size Chart Carnival Ships by Size Comparison Chart 2025. Carnival Mardi Gras Size and Stats. Year Built: 2020 ; Class: Excel ; Gross Tonnage How does the Carnival Celebration compare to the Carnival Mardi Gras? The Celebration was built in 2022. It is 1 year newer than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. See all the differences in terms of size, facilities, and dining options. Compare the size, features, and amenities of two Carnival ships: the Mardi Gras and the Horizon. See how they differ in terms of passengers, food, bars, pools, and more. Compare the size, features, and amenities of two Carnival cruise ships: the Mardi Gras and the Vista. See how they differ in terms of passengers, dining options, bars, pools, and more. In comparison, older ships like the Carnival Fantasy weigh around 70,000 gross tons. Thus, the Mardi Gras is roughly 2.6 times larger than the Fantasy. Length: Length is another key dimension. The Carnival Mardi Gras stretches approximately 1,130 feet. Conversely, the Carnival Celebration, another large vessel, is about 1,120 feet long. Moreover, the Carnival Mardi Gras marks a new era of design, setting the standard for future ships with its cutting-edge features and impressive size, boasting a gross tonnage of 180,800 and a length of 1,130 feet. This page shows all the different suite, stateroom and cabin types on the Carnival Mardi Gras. You can compare the floor layouts for each of Carnival Mardi Gras's cabin types. Click to expand to floor to see a larger image. Cruisedeckplans.com also shows all the features, size information and number of cabins for each stateroom cabin type on In comparison, Mardi Gras is smaller than Harmony of the Seas, weighing 180,000 gross tons and holding 5,500 passengers at full capacity. Although smaller than Harmony of the Seas, Mardi Gras was revolutionary for Carnival because it was 40% bigger than anything the cruise line had built before. Ship Size. The Mardi Gras is considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,130 feet long and 137 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 2.6 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 17-story building. Compared to the Carnival Pride, the Mardi Gras is 104% larger in terms of overall tons. How does the Norwegian Encore compare to the Carnival Mardi Gras? The Encore was built in 2019. It was renovated in 2024. It is 2 years older than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. See all the differences in terms of size, facilities, and dining options. Ship Size. The Mardi Gras is considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,130 feet long and 137 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 2.6 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 17-story building. Compared to the Carnival Valor, the Mardi Gras is 64% larger in terms of overall tons. How does the Carnival Sunshine compare to the Carnival Mardi Gras? The Sunshine was built in 2013. It was renovated in 2025. It is 8 years older than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. See all the differences in terms of size, facilities, and dining options. It's 3 years newer than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. The Mardi Gras pays homage to Carnival's first ship, also named the Mardi Gras. It has two unique zones not found on its sister ships: The French Quarter, a New Orleans-themed area, and La Piazza, which is dedicated to the Italian heritage of Carnival cabins. Comparison Overview Ship Size. The Mardi Gras is considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,130 feet long and 137 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 2.6 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 17-story building. Compared to the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas, the Mardi Gras is 20% smaller in terms of overall tons. How does the Carnival Liberty compare to the Carnival Mardi Gras? The Liberty was built in 2005. It is 16 years older than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. See all the differences in terms of size, facilities, and dining options. Ship Size. The Mardi Gras is considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,130 feet long and 137 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 2.6 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 17-story building. Compared to the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas, the Mardi Gras is 24% smaller in terms of overall tons. How does the Carnival Freedom compare to the Carnival Mardi Gras? The Freedom was built in 2007. It was renovated in 2023. It is 14 years older than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. See all the differences in terms of size, facilities, and dining options. Ship Size. The Mardi Gras is considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,130 feet long and 137 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 2.6 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 17-story building. Compared to the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas, the Mardi Gras is 20% smaller in terms of overall tons.
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