While other cruise lines are still sailing at a fraction of their normal capacity, Carnival's newest ship is nearly full. Carnival Mardi Gras departed from Port Canaveral on Saturday on its maiden voyage, coinciding with a major celebration of the cruise line's newest ship. While Mardi Gras is not the first cruise ship to restart sailings from Florida this summer, she is sailing with a lot Sharing a name with Carnival’s first vessel launched back in 1972, Mardi Gras will continue the cruise line’s reputation for laidback fun with revolutionary new amenities, including BOLT, the first-ever roller coaster at sea. The extra-large ship can accommodate up to 6,338 passengers when sailing at full capacity. This mega-ship can accommodate up to 6,338 passengers (sailing at full capacity) in 2,641 rooms with a crew of 1,745 members. If that’s not enough, Mardi Gras features revolutionary new amenities, including BOLT, the first-ever roller coaster at sea. Check out some of Mardi Gras stats below: Gross Tonnage: 180,000; Length: 1,130 feet (340 meters) Carnival Mardi Gras is sailing now with a capacity of 2,974 passengers and 1,100 crew members. The vessel is currently sailing at a cruising speed of 22 knots. The ship is now on its way to San Juan, Puerto Rico. There are 3,006 passengers on board the Carnival Sunshine, which is a 12-deck vessel. This hotel also has a casino, spa, nightclub Other cruise lines are still sailing at a fraction of their normal capacity, with Carnival’s newest ship, Carnival Mardi Gras, nearly full. Most ships are sailing at less than full capacity to encourage physical distancing, with Holland America Line and Seabourn returning their full fleets to service last week. Carnival is the first major 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. Carnival Cruise Lines ; Mardi Gras back to full capacity Mardi Gras back to full capacity. By sd63, March 29 in Sail with Marella Cruises ~ Sponsored by 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. 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. Guest Capacity: 5,282; Maximum Guest Capacity: Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship will be situated at Port Canaveral, Mardi Gras Casino and Bar, for the full gaming and casino experience; 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. 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. 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. Find Mardi Gras sailing dates and sailing calendars and rates on iCruise.com. Book Mardi Gras sailings online or call 1-800-427-8473. Save up to $100 on your next cruise Sign In | Register 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. (5:30 a.m. EDT) -- We're just back from the first sailing of Carnival's newest and much-anticipated ship, Mardi Gras -- and in our opinion, the first vessel in the cruise line's new Excel class
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