First completed in June 2020, Cruise Terminal 3 (also known as CT3) at Port Canaveral is the port’s newest addition, but it may be best known as the new home of Carnival’s newest — and largest — ship, Mardi Gras. 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. Carnival Mardi Gras Facts. Ship Class: The Carnival Mardi Gras is a flagship vessel, part of the innovative Excel-class cruise ships. This cutting-edge ship class is celebrated for its groundbreaking design and immersive onboard experiences, setting a new standard for cruise travel. 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. 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 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. Port Canaveral has seven cruise terminals currently in operation, each designed to accommodate various cruise lines and ship sizes: Cruise Terminal 1 (CT1) – Primarily used by Royal Caribbean International. Cruise Terminal 3 (CT3) – The newest terminal, built for Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras and other large ships. Cruise Terminal 3 at Port Canaveral, completed in June 2020, is the new home of Carnival's largest ship, Mardi Gras. The terminal is located at the North West Atlantic Ocean and is home to 19 decks, 6,500 passengers, and 181,000 tons. Carnival Cruise Line 2025 itineraries of the cruise ship Carnival Mardi Gras with homeports and ports-of-call including dates and times. Find out where the ship is sailing and future vessel deployment at the exact date with arrival and departure times. The reincarnation of the original Carnival ship, Mardi Gras, set sail in 2020 to bring experiences never seen on the seas. Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras is set to launch its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral on July 27, 2024, with a round-trip Eastern Caribbean itinerary starting on July 27 and ending on August 3, 2024. 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 25, 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 25th and returns on Saturday, Feb The May 10, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, May 10th and returns on Sunday, May 18th. The September 8, 2024 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 6 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 Sunday, Sep 8th and returns on Saturday, Sep 14th. The November 9, 2024 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, Nov 9th and returns on Saturday, Nov The November 30, 2024 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, Nov 30th and returns on Saturday Cruise Terminal 3 (CT3) – The newest terminal, built for Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras and other large ships. Cruise Terminal 5 (CT5) – Serves various cruise lines, including Norwegian and Royal Caribbean. Cruise Terminal 6 (CT6) – Used for multiple cruise lines and smaller ships. The March 29, 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, Mar 29th and returns on Saturday, Apr 5th. The February 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, Feb 1st and returns on Saturday, Feb 8th. The July 25, 2026 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, Jul 25th and returns on Saturday, Aug 1st.
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