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 Magic, the Mardi Gras is 41% larger in terms of overall tons. Carnival Magic holds 30% fewer passengers than the Mardi Gras based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or tons of ship compared to number of passengers, the Magic has the same amount of space per person as the Mardi Gras. Which trip would you pick and more importantly why spring break. Family of 4 (kids are 7 and 9) experience cruisers but not since covid magic- 8 day- San Juan, st kitts, st marten, grand turk mardi Gras- 7 day- San Juan, amber cove, grand turk We know it’s spring break so it will be crowded but The Mardi Gras is shiny and new and on an entirely new level for Carnival. The itinerary is definitely not amazing. I love Cozumel. But Mahogany Bay was not a great spot. Just a beach with abysmal food and shopping options. I’d probably still pick the Mardi Gras even with that, though. I’m a sucker for a shiny mega ship. Mardi Gras has the best food out of all Carnival ships. She has 22 different dining venues to choose from, including more interesting options such as Emeril’s Bistro, a New-Orleans inspired venue. Food on board is varied, although reviews do criticize portion sizes across the whole Carnival fleet. Explore and compare all of the Carnival cruise ships in our fleet. Find out more about ship details, activities aboard, dining options, and much more! So far I think either Magic 8 night to Aruba, Bonaire & Amber Cove or Mardi Gras to San Juan, Grand Turk and Amber Cove. We have B2B on Horizon booked in April that includes Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, and Mardi Gras in December 2023 which includes the same cruise. We love the Magic and the Breeze. We've been on the Magic twice and would definitely do it again. Can't really say much about the Mardi Gras since all the information that is out there is all we have to go on as well. We have been booked on the Mardi Gras since February of 2019 for April 24 of this year, but I'm not sure if that will happen. The Mardi Gras is 40% larger, and has more dining options if you like options. It also has a more upscale look/feel to it. The rooms on Mardi Gras are nice,looking, but the Magic's rooms are a bit bigger. If you want the latest and greatest, Mardi Gras is the way to go. If you want tried and true, Magic is a safe bet. Carnival Magic Vs. Carnival Mardi Gras horn battle in Port Canaveral. Mississippi’s Best Mardi Gras Celebrations You Can’t Miss Mardi Gras is a time of revelry, tradition, and joy—and Coastal Mississippi knows how to celebrate in style. While New Orleans may be the most famous destination for Mardi Gras, the Gulf Coast boasts its own unique blend of parades, delicious king cake, and family-friendly fun. The Carnival Mardi Gras 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. 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 and falls in line as number 3 among the 27 active ships that make up the fleet. Carnival Mardi Gras is included in Carnival’s XL Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Mardi Gras holds 8,375 passengers. I have been on both the Celebration and the Mardi Gras. They are basically identical minus some of the theme areas. The Mardi Gras has a New Orleans/Mardi Gras theme while the Celebration is Miami/Art Deco. The biggest difference in venues is two of the bars on deck six. They have different themes and drinks on the two ships. The Carnival Mardi Gras 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. Get ready for an unforgettable day of celebration and competition at the Mardi Gras Magic event in Garland, Dallas, on Sunday, March 9th, 2025! This exciting festivity invites runners of all ages to participate in a thrilling race experience, featuring 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Mardi Gras Magic. Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 at 6:45 a.m. CDT Audobon Park. For your efforts, you will receive an EPIC 7 INCH MARDI-GRAS MASK FINISHER MEDAL! Place top It has two unique zones not found on its sister ships: The Gateway, an area dedicated to travel and Carnival's history, and 820 Biscayne which has a retro-Miami vibe. It's 1 year 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. The Mardi Gras Magic (Garland, TX) is on Sunday March 9, 2025. It includes the following events: Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kid's Dash. Their day also included a Mardi Gras led by Sam Houston High School cheerleaders and drumline. Pelicans vs. Magic Tickets Available – Thursday, March 13. The New Orleans Pelicans (16-43) go
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