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About Carnival Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, launched in 2021, is a groundbreaking Excel-class ship that redefines the cruising experience with its innovative features and diverse amenities. With a gross tonnage of 180,800 and a guest capacity ranging from 5,282 to 6,338 passengers, it offers ample space for relaxation and entertainment. The ship is Mardi Gras will begin sailing from Port Canaveral later this summer and will offer week long cruises to the Caribbean. The cruise ship is the first of three Excel class ships being added Carnival Emeril’s Bistro may be found tucked away on Deck 6, in the French Quarter part of the ship; the number 1396 is a reference to the hull number of the Mardi Gras in the shipyard. This cooperation encompasses more than just a few plates, as Chef Emeril’s unique Cajun flavours will be incorporated into breakfast, lunch, and supper fare as a result. The ship's architects noted that Mardi Gras requires a different dining flow, as the ship does not work if all guests eat their meals in the main dining room and Lido. 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. Carnival Cruise Line's new ship, Mardi Gras, is absolutely chock-full of dining venues, many included and some with an up-charge. To help passengers determine what's open for which meal and Explore Mardi Gras dining Carnival Mardi Gras dining provides cruisers with a mouthwatering blend of exciting new dining options and perennial cruise line favorites. Passengers can taste authentic bayou flavors at Emeril’s Bistro 1396, Emeril Lagasse’s first-ever restaurant at sea, or enjoy a tableside performance at Bonsai Teppanyaki. Guests on Mardi Gras can dine one complimentary time in Cucina Del Capitano and then each additional visit costs extra ($8 per person at the time of writing). Reservations cannot be made pre-cruise to dine at Cucina Del Capitano on the Mardi Gras. Location: Deck 8 Mid-Ship 13. Bonsai Sushi Bonsai Sushi is the Mardi Gras' onboard sushi restaurant. Street Eats captures the essence of global street food culture with an innovative twist. Situated in an open-air eatery on Deck 16, this spot brings the adventurous spirit of street food markets aboard Mardi Gras. Offering an ever-changing menu featuring small plates from Steam Dream, Mad Sizzle, and Time Fries, it's a foodie's exploration ground. ChiBang! is a new restaurant, first featured on Carnival Mardi Gras, serving as a replacement for Ji Ji's asian restaurant found on some other ships in the fleet. ChiBang! is a unique concept restaurant that offers a mix of Mexican and Chinese food. This is not a fusion menu, but instead two distinct menus which allow you to mix and match. No collection of Mardi Gras recipes would be complete without sweets, like our Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake or King Cake Beignets. Take a look through our recipes for best Fat Tuesday recipes and start planning your menu—there'll be something for everyone at this Mardi Gras feast. thelucaszoo. Come Mardi Gras, king cake reigns above all else. "Better than bakery's! Living and eating in New Orleans for my entire life I was a bit skeptical if I could actually pull off a king cake," writes New Orleans local and home cook Laur5270, who recommends omitting the raisins to make the recipe more traditional. With significantly more real estate than the other Fun Ships -- the Carnival Mardi Gras size is 35 percent larger than the class of ships before it -- the line has made sure that all the old Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration leading up to the Christian period called Lent. A direct contrast to Lent's self-reflective, sacrificing feel, Mardi Gras celebrates the joy of life through music, revelry, and most importantly, food. Mardi Gras, the newest ship from Carnival Cruise Line and the most ballyhooed vessel to debut this year, claims several superlatives -- the first ship with a roller coaster, the first ship in North America to run on liquefied natural gas and the first ship to have a side-facing atrium that looks out over the ocean (and converts to a theater at night). Ship: Mardi Gras Cabin type: Balcony Cabin number: 16258. Traveled as: Couple Ship experiences. Food and Dining. 3 out of 5 Mardi Gras Staterooms. You can count on Mardi Gras to have all the exceptionally comfortable stateroom categories you’ve come to expect on our other ships: from interior, ocean view and balcony staterooms, as well as traditional suites. Choose the stateroom that’s right for you and your crew, whether that’s family, friends, a partner, or The animated atmosphere of the Mardi Gras-themed cruise offers a unique vacation experience filled with delicious food and exceptional service. Passengers aboard Carnival Mardi Gras can start their day with a hearty breakfast and continue their culinary journey with various lunch offerings, including international cuisine and traditional 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. Cucina del Capitano, an Italian restaurant, is now available on Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Horizon, Jubilee, Magic, Panorama, Radiance, Sunrise, Sunshine, Vista, and Mardi Gras. It offers a free menu only on these ships. Passengers on these ships can enjoy Italian food without paying extra. Here is the Cucina del Capitano Carnival menu 2025:
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