Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
Planning a cruise on Carnival Mardi Gras? This guide showcases all the best dining options onboard, from casual eateries to upscale specialty restaurants. Launched in 2021, Mardi Gras is an innovative Excel-class ship featuring six themed zones and exciting attractions like BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea. An Overview of the Dining Options at the Carnival Mardi Gras The free meal selections on Carnival cruises are many, which contributes to the company’s reputation for providing excellent value. On Mardi Gras, there is a new chicken establishment that was developed in collaboration with none other than Shaquille O’Neal, who serves as Fun Buffet Dining on Carnival Mardi Gras With so many free complimentary options elsewhere on the ship, the Lido Marketplace buffet on Mardi Gras is almost an afterthought. But rest assured, whatever New Carnival Menu Rollout Schedule. The new dining room menus were released on the Carnival Dream in June and Carnival Conquest in July of 2023. The Carnival Menu rollout continued fleetwide around the dates listed below: Carnival Radiance: August 18, 2023. Mardi Gras: August 19, 2023. Carnival Breeze: September 2, 2023. Carnival Panorama 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 Cucina Del Capitano on the Mardi Gras works differently than some of Carnival's older ships as on the Mardi Gras this is considered an alternative to the main dining room. 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). Mardi Gras is Carnival Cruise Line’s newest and largest cruise ship. You’ll have 16 different options to choose from for dinner on Mardi Gras. Palm Dining Room (assigned seating) 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. With 22 different dining venues to choose from, and only 7 days to eat at them, this unofficial guide to dining on the Carnival Mardi Gras will help make sure you don't miss out on your "must try" dining options. Check out our quick guide by meal type, or scroll down for full details of all 22 venues, categorized by complimentary or upcharge. Dining Guide for Mardi Gras. Embarking on a culinary journey aboard Carnival's Mardi Gras cruise ship offers an exceptional array of dining venues to tantalize your taste buds. With 22 unique eateries, ranging from elegant specialty restaurants to casual, no-charge dining options, cruisers are spoiled for choice. As we look ahead to the 2025 cruise season, Carnival Cruise Line is not only enhancing its dining offerings but also introducing an exciting new exclusive destination in Celebration Key. With nearly 60 new entree options on board and the promise of unforgettable experiences at this new island getaway, the 2025 Carnival cruise season is shaping So here’s a brand-new ship with a familiar name. With this Mardi Gras ® we aren't just paying homage to our first ship — in cruising circles this name suggests innovation, signals the start of something big. Oh, and this Mardi Gras still shouts “fun!” at the top of its lungs. On June 4 th, Mardi Gras met her homeport for the first time which would be the awesome Port Canaveral, of course. So maybe you should meet it too! Port Canaveral is a great place to kick off a cruise from, especially with the beautiful, brand-new cruise terminal we built specifically to be Mardi Gras’ home. Cruise you soon, can’t wait Carnival Cruise Line’s JavaBlue Cafe is a popular spot for coffee lovers and those looking for a quick snack. It can be found on many ships, such as Celebration, Jubilee, Elation, Glory, Mardi Gras, Horizon, Luminosa, Paradise, Miracle, Panorama, Radiance, Splendor, Sunrise, Freedom, Vista, Venezia, Firenze, and Sunshine. On our Mardi Gras cruise last week, we did the dining room four nights. The other three we did Cucina, Chibang and Guy's Pig and Anchor. All three of these are included right now. As someone else said, you use the hub app to check in for Cucina, Chibang, as well as the main dining room. On Mardi Gras last year, the dining room opened 30 minutes earlier (5:00) on the first elegant night than the other six nights. Also, on Mardi Gras with YTD you have the option to dine in the dining room, Cucina del Capitano, Chibang, and Pig and Anchor. For Pig and Anchor you just show up, but you check in on the app for the others. So I went on the Mardi Gras back in 2022 and now have it booked again for September 2024. I haven't kept up with any updates on it, but when we first went on it, all the dining options except for the Steakhouse, Seafood, and Hibachi place were free of charge for lunch and dinner. If you are sailing on Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, or Carnival Jubilee, make sure you carve out time to have breakfast at Emerli's Bistro.While not included like the Lido Marketplace or Main Dining Room, you won't regret trying the Bananas Foster Crêpes on the "small plates" menu. Carnival Mardi Gras is a state-of-the-art cruise ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, renowned for its impressive size and an array of dining options. As the largest ship in the Carnival fleet, it guarantees an unparalleled cruising experience for its guests. Overall great cruise, fantastic dining options. My wife and I sailed on the Mardi Gras in February of 2022 and wanted to invite some friends to enjoy it all again. Find a Carnival Mardi
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |