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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. Mardi Gras is a cruise ship that sails to the Caribbean and offers distinctive onboard zones, luxurious new suites, and thrilling features like BOLT, the first rollercoaster at sea. Learn more about Mardi Gras' staterooms, dining options, and exclusive amenities for different categories of guests. The Mardi Gras is a beautiful ship, clean, smooth riding has a lot of venues to entertain all ages. Cabins are smaller than other cruise lines but comfortable and they have good storage. Mardi Gras is a 180,000 GT cruise ship powered by liquefied natural gas and operated by Carnival Cruise Line. She was delivered in December 2020 and debuted in July 2021, featuring a roller coaster, a water park and six themed zones. 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 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. The original Mardi Gras ship was launched under a different name in 1960, before becoming a Carnival ship and gaining the Mardi Gras name in 1972. Carnival sold the ship in 1993, after which the The Mardi Gras will be Carnival's newest and largest-ever ship, setting sail starting Summer 2020. Find everything you'll need to know before sailing on the Canival Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is an extra large ship, carrying 6338 passengers and 1745 crew, and sails from Barcelona, Spain and Port Canaveral, Florida. 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 Navy ship, whose motto is "Courage, Honor, Sacrifice" is the 2025 Mardi Gras ship for Mobile. Approximately 300 or so crew members will be in Mobile for the duration of the Carnival season For more than 100 years, the City of Mobile has welcomed a U.S. Navy Ship to the Port of Mobile during the height of the Mardi Gras season so that the sailors aboard can experience the country’s oldest Mardi Gras celebration. Mardi Gras Cove Balcony staterooms are the best way to see the sea — these rooms get you close to the waterline, and feature balconies that let you make the most of your location. Enjoy things from a whole new perspective: one amazing up-close view of the wake and seafoam as the ship cruises along. Ships Excel Class Mardi Gras Carnival Celebration Carnival Jubilee Venice Class MARDI GRAS FACT SHEET. Download Ship Photo. Facts at a Glance. Gross Tonnage. 180,000. WELCOME CEREMONY FOR MOBILE'S 2025 MARDI GRAS SHIP. Feb 28th, 2025 . At approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, the Mobile Council of the Navy League of the United States, the City of Mobile, and the Alabama Port Authority (APA) will welcome the USS McFAUL (DDG 74) as Mobile’s 2025 Mardi Gras ship. Built in 2020, the Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship weighs 181K tons and has 2641 staterooms for up to 6338 passengers served by 1745 crew. There are 18 passenger decks, 11 with cabins. This is a complete tour of the Carnival Mardi Gras. We take you on a virtual deck by deck of the entire ship.To Book Call: 800-414-1531Website: www.cruisesit TOURS OF MOBILE'S MARDI GRAS SHIP: USS McFAUL. Mar 1st, 2025 - Mar 3rd, 2025 · 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Mobile's 2025 Mardi Gras Ship, the USS McFaul will be open for public tours daily, March 1 to March 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. No reservation is required for a public tour. Mobile’s 2025 Mardi Gras ship is set to dock in the Port City! The Mobile Council of the Navy League of the United States, the City of Mobile and the Alabama Port Authority have chosen USS McFAUL (DDG 74) for the honor on Feb. 28. Mardi Gras, the newest ship from Carnival Cruise Line and the most ballyhooed vessel to debut this year, claims several superlatives -- the first ship with a roller coaster, the first ship in North America to run on liquefied natural gas and the first ship to have a side-facing atrium that looks out over the ocean (and converts to a theater at night). With its assortment of clubs, bars, and lounges, Mardi Gras also has a vibrant nightlife. Passengers with traditional tastes can pour their own brew at the ship’s beer station or find the perfect vintage at Mardi Gras’ wine bar, while cruisers looking to try something new can visit Alchemy Bar for a martini tasting.
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