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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. 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. 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. Amber Cove, located in the Dominican Republic, was an exciting stop on our Carnival Mardi Gras cruise itinerary. We booked a dune buggy adventure through GetYourGuide, and it did not disappoint! The excursion took us through muddy trails, scenic countryside, and even to a secluded beach where we took a refreshing dip. With 20 decks and enough space for 6500 guests, Carnival’s Mardi Gras offers many fun attractions and innovative features. This includes Carnival Cruise Line’s first-ever roller coaster at sea! 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. Spanning 20 decks high above the sea level Mardi Gras is the latest XL-Class flagship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. Paying homage to the line's very first ship TSS Mardi Gras, which set sail in 1972, the new Mardi Gras is a grandiose vessel that accommodates 6,500 passengers. If you have plans to cruise from Port Canaveral on the Mardi Gras, we have all the travel tips you need to make your vacation seamless before setting sail. Table of Contents Tip #1: Save Money on Cruise Parking Tip #2: Fly Into the Orlando Airport (MCO) Tip #3: Arrive a Day Before Your Carnival Mardi Gras Cruise Tip #4: Book Pre-Arranged Cruise Mardi Gras Destinations - Book Mardi Gras online or call 1-800-427-8473 - iCruise.com. Mardi Gras. Carnival Cruise Line. Ship Summary; Sailing Dates; Destinations READ MORE: Carnival’s Mardi Gras: Exploring Summer Landing. Additionally, reservations for the specialty restaurants (such as Rudi’s Seagrill and Bonsai Teppanyaki) were nearly impossible to 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. 12th Night Fords Gin Scavenger Hunt Cajun Cook-Off Run For Your Beads 5K Verizon Taste of Soulard Purina Pet Parade Tito’s Vodka Wiener Dog Derby Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball Bud Light Grand Parade Bud Light Party Tent Carnival Tent Sunset Hills Subaru Blues Alumni Experience Underdog Party Zone BOS Family Winter Carnival and Shoebox Float Gallery 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. Whether you’re an avid cruiser planning a future voyage or just curious about Carnival’s latest updates, it’s essential to understand how these adjustments will impact the Mardi Gras experience. Key Changes to Mardi Gras Arrival Times. Carnival has confirmed that all 2026 Mardi Gras cruises, along with many scheduled for 2025, will now The Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans lobby decorated for Mardi Gras and Carnival. Just because the party never stops during Mardi Gras in New Orleans doesn’t mean you can’t do it in style. I just returned from Carnival’s Mardi Gras with stops in Mexico (Cozumel and Costa Maya) and Honduras (Isla Roatan) for seven days the first week of February 2022. Overall, it was a good time Mardi Gras Excel Suites. An ultimate, luxury category of Carnival’s suites, the Excel Suites debuted on Mardi Gras, bringing exclusive suite-level amenities, unlimited access to resort-style features, and an open-air enclave called Loft 19. This Festive New Orleans Hotel Has a 'Mardi Gras Like a Local' Package—With a Carnival Concierge and VIP Parade Views. Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is the place to experience Mardi Gras in style. The smallest Carnival ship (in terms of length) measures 855 feet (261 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,130 feet (344 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Carnival Mardi Gras vs all other active Carnival Cruise Line ships. 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.
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