Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras measures 181,808 gross tons and carries approximately 5,282 guests across 19 decks.
What Mardi Gras Is Like
Onboard, she carries SportSquare ropes course, Mini-golf, Basketball court and Jogging track.
BOLT: The Ultimate Sea Coaster (roller coaster, extra cost).
On the open decks, her pool deck takes in Havana Pool (Havana guests only), Lido pool and Patio pool, the water attractions are Carnival WaterWorks: Blue Lightning, Orange Thunder and Twister and adults have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat and Loft 19 (suite guests / cabana rental).
Evenings run through Center Stage (main theatre), Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Family Feud Live and Piano Bar 88.
Dining on Mardi Gras
Your fare covers the main dining rooms aboard Mardi Gras.
- Main dining — Palm Restaurant and Flamingo Restaurant, included
- Lido Marketplace — the buffet, included in your fare
- Complimentary casual — Chibang!, Cucina del Capitano, Street Eats (Steam Dream, Mad Sizzle, Time Fries), Big Chicken, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, Piazza Panini and Swirls
- Specialty dining, extra cost — Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Emeril’s Bistro 1396, Rudi’s Seagrill, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
What There Is To Do on Mardi Gras
Everything below is confirmed on Mardi Gras herself — not borrowed from her sister ships.
- BOLT: The Ultimate Sea Coaster (roller coaster, extra cost)
- SportSquare ropes course
- Mini-golf
- Basketball court
- Jogging track
- Center Stage (main theatre)
- Playlist Productions
- The Punchliner Comedy Club
- Family Feud Live
- Piano Bar 88
- Heroes Tribute Lounge
- Grand Central atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows
Mardi Gras is the kind of ship that rewards knowing what you booked. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll tell you whether she fits.
Who Mardi Gras Suits
Mardi Gras runs supervised youth programmes with their own age bands, so children are in a group of roughly their own age rather than one catch-all room.
Dr. Seuss Bookville and Seuss-at-Sea programming fleetwide on Carnival.
Adults travelling without children have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat and Loft 19 (suite guests / cabana rental) to retreat to.
- Camp Ocean – Penguins — ages 2-5
- Camp Ocean – Stingrays — ages 6-8
- Camp Ocean – Sharks — ages 9-11
- Circle ‘C’ — ages 12-14
- Club O2 — ages 15-17
Mardi Gras Questions, Answered
What restaurants are on Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras has specialty restaurants including Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Emeril’s Bistro 1396, Rudi’s Seagrill and Bonsai Teppanyaki, which carry an extra charge. Her main dining rooms and the Lido Marketplace buffet are included in your fare, alongside casual spots such as Chibang!, Cucina del Capitano and Street Eats.
Does Mardi Gras have a water slide?
Yes. Mardi Gras has Carnival WaterWorks: Blue Lightning, Orange Thunder and Twister. There is also Carnival WaterWorks kids splash area for younger children.
Does Mardi Gras have a roller coaster?
Yes. Mardi Gras carries BOLT, an all-electric roller coaster on the top deck. It runs at an extra cost and is not included in your fare.
Is Mardi Gras good for kids?
Mardi Gras runs supervised youth programmes: Camp Ocean – Penguins (ages 2-5), Camp Ocean – Stingrays (ages 6-8), Camp Ocean – Sharks (ages 9-11), Circle ‘C’ (ages 12-14) and Club O2 (ages 15-17). Night Owls late-night babysitting (extra cost); Camp Ocean offers play times for ‘Turtles’, infants under 2.
What's included on Mardi Gras?
Your fare on Mardi Gras includes the main dining rooms, the Lido Marketplace buffet and Chibang!, Cucina del Capitano and Street Eats. Main-stage entertainment such as Center Stage and Playlist Productions is included too, while specialty restaurants, spa treatments and some activities cost extra.
What is there to do on Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras offers BOLT: The Ultimate Sea Coaster, SportSquare ropes course, mini-golf and a basketball court. Evening entertainment includes Center Stage and Playlist Productions.
How many passengers does Mardi Gras hold?
Mardi Gras carries approximately 5,282 guests.
How big is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras measures 181,808 gross tons across 19 decks.
How old is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras entered service in 2021.
What class of ship is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is a Excel-class ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.
How many crew are on Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras sails with a crew of about 2,000, serving approximately 5,282 guests.
Which ships are Mardi Gras's sister ships?
Mardi Gras shares her Excel-class design with Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee.
Where does Mardi Gras sail?
Mardi Gras has recently sailed Caribbean. Itineraries change by season — ask us for her current schedule.
Let’s Plan Your Cruise
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Our planning costs you nothing — the cruise lines pay our commission, so your fare is the same as booking direct. A quote is yours to keep.
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