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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 vessel was built to the same basic specifications as the four Spirit-class vessels constructed for Carnival in this class, although it is a tad bigger and can hold a few more passengers. It dates to 2009. Sunshine class. Ships in class: Carnival Radiance (2000/2021), Carnival Sunrise (1999/2019) and Carnival Sunshine (1996/2013) Size Mardi Gras is an Excellence-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. She is Carnival's lead vessel of the fleet's Excel-class, a subclass of the Excellence class, and was built by Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku in Turku, Finland . Carnival Mardi Gras's Deck Plans Feature Fun Themed Sections. 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 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. When was the Carnival Mardi Gras Built? The Carnival Mardi Gras was built in 2020 and joined the cruise line’s XL Class. Carnival includes 27 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007 Excel Class Mardi Gras Carnival Celebration Carnival Jubilee MARDI GRAS FACT SHEET. Download Ship Photo. Facts at a Glance. Gross Tonnage. 180,000. Double Occupancy. The much-awaited Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship, the lead ship in Carnival’s Excel class, is currently the largest cruise ship in Carnival’s fleet and, as such, is filled with all the bells The 180,800-ton, 5,282-guest Mardi Gras is the first of Carnival's thrill-a-minute Mardi Gras class series. Innovative and exceptional, she is jam-packed with excitement for all ages! Many firsts include the introduction of a new-to-the-line suites-only enclave, six themed zones — each with unique venues for dining, entertainment and more. Carnival pays homage to the line's very first ship, 1972's TSS Mardi Gras, with the innovative Carnival Mardi Gras! Named for the original ship that took Carnival to the seas, Carnival Mardi Gras is an XL-Class ship that accommodates over 6,500 passengers. This ship boasts the very first roller coaster at sea, named BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster. Or maybe you’re suddenly whipping up Thai meals, from soups to satays and beyond. You could act like it’s your natural talent — but we’d really prefer you tell folks how much fun you had at Carnival Kitchen! Everybody knows how delicious Carnival cruises are, so we’re getting our culinary pros to share some of their secrets with you. Celebrity chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri is welcoming his fans to see all the fun he and his family enjoyed aboard Mardi Gras for “Guy’s Ultimate Family Cruise.” The special program airs Friday at 9 p.m. EST on Food Network, and will be available for streaming on Max. Carnival Sculpture Class: Learn how to make your house a float in 4 hours from a professional float maker and Mardi Gras Artist. When making them as part of your Mardi Gras food menu, be sure to season them with Cajun spices and a special sauce such as a zesty rémoulade that reflects this occasion’s indulgent mood. 31. Creole Crawfish Pie. Turn your Mardi Gras food carnival into a true Southern meal with the addition of savory crawfish pie. CARNIVAL EXCEL SUITE. EXCLUSIVE TO CARNIVAL EXCEL SUITES. Complimentary access to Loft 19 Priority cabana reservations at Loft 19 Dedicated concierge phone line Guaranteed Main Dining Room time assignment Guaranteed reservations at most specialty dining spots, when reserved 24 hours prior Sparkling wine and fruit bowl upon arrival 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'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. 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. Mardi Gras vs. Carnival. While often used interchangeably, Mardi Gras and Carnival have distinct differences. Carnival refers to the entire festive season leading up to Lent, which can last weeks or even months in some cultures. Mardi Gras, on the other hand, specifically refers to Fat Tuesday – the final day of revelry before Ash Wednesday. The Venezia is part of Carnival's "Fun Italian Style" Program. This ship is on loan from sister company Costa cruises. It's similar to Carnival's Vista-class ships, but it has a distinct Italian style. It's 2 years older than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. The Mardi Gras pays homage to Carnival's first ship, also named the Mardi Gras.
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