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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! 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. 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. Port Canaveral is among the busiest cruise departure ports in the world, but thanks to its size and location, it can feel much smaller — and much easier — to navigate on cruise day. As for CT3, the terminal is located on the eastern end of the port, closest to the end of the channel. The seafood is fresh, the sun is shining and there’s a whole lot to do, so get out there and explore the city before, during and after your cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida. Mardi Gras - Passenger Capacity: 5,282 (double occupancy) Year Built: 2020 Last Refurbished: N/A The March 1, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Mar 1st and returns on Saturday, Mar 8th. The Mardi Gras Carnival also offers a spa, a bowling lane, a waterslide, a casino, a jacuzzi, a basketball court, and a gym. Pricing Information Since it was first listed on February 3rd of last year, The price of this cruise has fluctuated between $614 and $814 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port fees. The Mardi Gras Carnival also offers a spa, a jacuzzi, a gym, a casino, a bowling lane, a waterslide, and a basketball court. Pricing Information Since it was first listed on February 3rd of last year, The price of this cruise has fluctuated between $1,214 and $1,574 for a balcony cabin, including $0 in taxes and port fees. The seafood is fresh, the sun is shining and there’s a whole lot to do, so get out there and explore the city before, during and after your cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida. Mardi Gras - Passenger Capacity: 5,282 (double occupancy) Year Built: 2020 Last Refurbished: N/A Port: Port Canaveral • Celebration Key • Nassau • Amber Cove • Grand Turk • Port Canaveral 217 Dec 27, 2025 Jun 6, 2026 Jul 11, 2026 Aug 29, 2026 Sep 5, 2026 The Carnival Mardi Gras. More than 5,200 passengers can comfortably cruise on this highly-rated Ccl Excel (xl) class ship, based in Port Canaveral and built less than four years ago in 2021. The Mardi Gras Carnival offers guests the Skycourse ropes course, an exclusive of Carnival. – boarding can start as early as 11:00am, but lines can be long. It is recommended to arrive no earlier than a half hour before the departure time given you by your cruise line. – have your cruise tickets and ID out to show at the port gate. Cruises From Port Canaveral. The following cruise lines call Port Canaveral their homeport: The Carnival Mardi Gras currently sails out of Port Canaveral’s CT3 (Cruise Terminal 3). Port Parking Space provides the closest and most convenient parking for CT3 with regular shuttle service for its parking customers. The January 18, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Jan 18th and returns on Saturday, Jan Read the Mardi Gras review by Cruiseline.com member etmccallum from January 25, 2025 of the 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) cruise. Cruise review , rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by member etmccallum The new Mardi Gras ship also has Carnival's signature facilities Serenity (adults-only resort), Alchemy Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks. Carnival Mardi Gras main dining rooms feature select items from the onboard steakhouse, available for an additional fee. Mardi Gras also has a Lido buffet. The Carnival Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras Carnival, based in Port Canaveral and refurbished only this year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Ccl Excel (xl) class ship that can house more than 5,200 travelers. The Mardi Gras Carnival offers the Skycourse ropes course, an exclusive of Carnival. If you have plans to cruise from Port Canaveral on the Mardi Gras, we have all the travel tips you need to make your vacation seamless before setting sail. Table of Contents Tip #1: Save Money on Cruise Parking Tip #2: Fly Into the Orlando Airport (MCO) Tip #3: Arrive a Day Before Your Carnival Mardi Gras Cruise Tip #4: Book Pre-Arranged Cruise See details and pricing for the Mardi Gras 7 Night Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Orlando) Cruise sailing October 19, 2024 from Port Canaveral. Book Carnival Cruises online or call 1-800-427-8473 – iCruise.com See details and pricing for the Mardi Gras 7 Night Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Orlando) Cruise sailing February 3, 2024 from Port Canaveral. Book Carnival Cruises online or call 1-800-427-8473 – iCruise.com 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.
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