Why Choose: Ocean Suites are the most popular suite type on Mardi Gras and also the most affordable. Staying in an Ocean Suite is the best way to get Carnival’s suite perks without the hefty price tag of some of the larger suites. Each suite has a privacy curtain to divide the bedroom from the living area where the extra beds are found. 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. When Carnival Cruise Line introduced Mardi Gras, it rolled out several new stateroom categories, including the Excel Suites. Among the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous of them are the aft corner The new Mardi Gras liner has over 180 suites in 11 categories, including company's new top-luxury category "Carnival Excel" suites (32 staterooms in 4 categories) with upgraded VIP amenities and exclusive access to Loft 19 (resort-style, open-air sundeck on Deck 19-forward). "Carnival Excel" suite passengers receive as additional amenities: Get all the comforts of home, and even a few extras. Since your huge Suite on Mardi Gras ® affords you VIP status, you're in the priority line when getting on and off the ship plus Suites come with exclusive perks! (Carnival Excel Suites pack even more, like concierge service and access to Loft 19™.) Last month though, I decided to make a splurge on an Ocean Suite onboard Carnival’s newest ship, Mardi Gras. While an inside stateroom was around $1,500, the Ocean Suite was double the price at $3,000. Considering Mardi Gras is a nearly brand-new ship in the modern Excel-class, this seemed like a pretty good price for a suite. If you’re looking for the ultimate in space and luxury, Mardi Gras also features a selection of suites. These range from the expansive Carnival Excel Presidential Suite with a walk-in closet and double vanity bathroom to Cloud 9 Spa Suites with exclusive spa amenities. Activities Onboard Carnival Mardi Gras Carnival Mardi Gras represents a new era of cruising for the company and truly revolutionized its fleet. This snazzy, trendy cruise ship is nearly 40% bigger than anything Carnival had built before. Ocean and Excel Aft are Top Carnival Mardi Gras Suites There are 180 suites on Carnival Mardi Gras. The new Excel suites have separate bedrooms and living rooms with dining rooms. The Ocean Suites are the most popular and affordable suite type on the Mardi Gras, offering lots of privacy and storage space, as well as access to all of Carnival’s suite perks. The best time to book a Carnival Mardi Gras suite is during the off-season, when prices are typically lower. It’s also a good idea to book early, as suite View traveler reviews and candid photos for the Captain's Suite of Mardi Gras cabin category C1 found on Deck 9 and Deck 10 and Deck 11 and Deck 12 and Deck 14 and Deck 15. 24 hours prior Sparkling wine and fruit bowl upon arrival Bottomless Bubbles soft drink package Complimentary room service Upgraded bathroom amenities Carnival Cruise Line has really evolved the onboard experience with Mardi Gras. One of the most significant changes is within accommodations, where many new 24 hours prior Sparkling wine and fruit bowl upon arrival Bottomless Bubbles soft drink package Complimentary room service Upgraded bathroom amenities Floor plan. Size: 287 sq. ft.; Balcony: 54 sq. ft. Occupancy: 2 guests standard Amenities: Two twin beds that can convert to a king-size bed large private balcony sitting area with sofa armchair and coffee table bathroom with shower and double sinks flat-screen TV 110 AC current individual climate control mini-safe phone and hairdryer. View details of Mardi Gras Stateroom 15495. Cabin # 15495 is a Category LS - Carnival Excel Aft Suite located on Deck 15. Book Mardi Gras Room 15495 on iCruise.com. The Cloud 9 Spa and Cloud 9 Spa staterooms and suites are on the following ships: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras. Floor Plan. Size: 463 sq. ft. Balcony 398 sq. ft. Occupancy: 2 to 5 guests standard Cabin Category: L3 Amenities: Separate bedroom and living room; bedroom has two twin beds that convert to a king-sized bed some staterooms also have a single sofa bed single sofa bed and upper pullman bed or double sofa bed and upper pullman bed desk and seat armchair and interactive flat-screen TV walk-in 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. Why Choose: Ocean Suites are the most popular suite type on Mardi Gras and also the most affordable. Staying in an Ocean Suite is the best way to get Carnival’s suite perks without the hefty price tag of some of the larger suites. Each suite has a privacy curtain to divide the bedroom from the living area where the extra beds are found.
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