The ship embarks on various Caribbean itineraries, allowing passengers to explore an extensive range of tropical destinations. Throughout their journey, guests aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras can savor an assortment of complimentary culinary delights at several restaurants on board. Notable free dining establishments on Carnival Mardi Gras include: 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 View the full list of free and complimentary restaurants onboard all Carnival Cruise Line ships. Our guide lists all dining venues by ship - Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee, and more! (image courtesy of Carnival) Just note that every restaurant is not included; Mardi Gras, Celebration, and Jubilee still have extra-free specialty restaurants as well. You’ll find staples like Bonsai Sushi, Bonsai Teppanyaki, and Fahrenheit 555. The ships also have two new specialty restaurants, Emeril’s Bistro and Rudi’s Seagrill. About Carnival Mardi Gras Mardi Gras, launched in 2021, is a groundbreaking Excel-class ship that redefines the cruising experience with its innovative features and diverse amenities. With a gross tonnage of 180,800 and a guest capacity ranging from 5,282 to 6,338 passengers, it offers ample space for relaxation and entertainment. Restaurants on Carnival and Mardi Gras that Are Completely Free. PALM RESTAURANT (Main Dining Room) The Palm Restaurant, the ship’s primary dining venue, can be found on Decks 6 and 7, and its name comes from those decks. The upscale but never stuffy setting is complemented by a dinner menu that features multiple courses and is updated daily. Cucina del Capitano on Carnival’s Mardi Gras. While Cucina del Capitano is normally an Italian specialty restaurant on Carnival with an extra charge of $18 for dinner ($6 for kids), on the Mardi Gras, it’s complimentary! 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). (For a limited time during the inaugural season on Mardi Gras, you’ll have your choice of complimentary dining at specialty restaurants Cucina del Capitano, Chibang! and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Free Specialty Restaurants on Carnival Mardi Gras A trio of specialty restaurants onboard Mardi Gras are being made complimentary for a "limited time," with no word from the line as to when that ends. Meal Time: Dinner Menu: Dinner: Cost: Additional : Adults: $24 : Kids 11 and under: $11 for kids menu orders : Great news: on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras, your first meal at Cucina del Capitano is on the house and additional visits are just $8! Carnival Cruise Line guests on the Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee are able to enjoy some of Carnival's specialty dining options for free at dinner (for at least one meal depending on the venue). This includes Cucina Del Capitano, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, and Chibang. The official policy for Cucina del Capitano and ChiBang for Mardi Gras and Celebration is currently that the first time at either restaurant is free, each additional time would be $8 a person. (For Jubilee, there is no up charge for the inaugural season). My friend and I are travelling on the Mardi Gras in May. She has Celiac's and therefore has to eat Gluten Free. Just wondering if anyone has any advice or experience on the Mardi Gras with Gluten free dining. I am mainly curious about the specialty restaurants and if they have gluten free options Mardi Gras ® sets sail with Emeril Lagasse's first-ever restaurant at sea: Emeril's Bistro 1396 ™. Everybody knows about Emeril's love for Creole cuisine, and now you'll enjoy the authentic bayou flavors and fun New Orleans is known for on your vacation. Meal Time: Lunch | Dinner Menu: Lunch & Dinner: Age Range: Fun For All: Cost: Included : Great news: on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras, your first meal at Chibang is on the house and additional visits are just $8! A full review of the Italian-themed zone La Piazza on Carnival's Mardi Gras, as well as the Italian specialty restaurant Cucina Del Capitano. bar they offer as part of the free lunch — the Honestly, I think Carnival will have no choice but to keep these 3 restaurants included for free as there is no room in the MDR to accommodate everyone. Have you seen how small the Anytime Dining MDR is on the Mardi Gras? It is puny. Additionally, on Carnival Celebration, Mardi Gras and Carnival Jubilee, you can eat dinner at this restaurant for free, as it’s considered an alternative to the main dining room. Ol’ Fashioned BBQ Even though Carnival Cruise Line is raising specialty restaurant prices in May, Brand Ambassador John Heald cleared the air and assured guests that select venues on Carnival's mega-ship Mardi Gras
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