Carnival pays homage to the line's very first ship, 1972's TSS Mardi Gras, with the innovative Carnival Mardi Gras! Named for the original ship that took Carnival to the seas, Carnival Mardi Gras is an XL-Class ship that accommodates over 6,500 passengers. This ship boasts the very first roller coaster at sea, named BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster. For the first time ever, Carnival guests can speed down a track at over 40 miles per hours, twisting and turning high above the sea, with turns extending over the side of Mardi Gras. But, if adrenaline isn't your thing, feel free to just kick back and relax on the pool deck - there are FIVE pools onboard Mardi Gras. There is only one requirement on Carnival's ships: have fun! The delicious food that you'll find on Carnival Mardi Gras at restaurants like Bonsai Teppenyaki, Cucina del Capitano, and Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse offers plenty of variety for even the most picky eater in your family! If you want to take the kids to Mardi Gras, this one is definitely more family-friendly. Trust us - a Carnival Mardi Gras vacation is the perfect family getaway! For more information on Carnival and the marvelous Carnival Mardi Gras, call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383!
- Passenger Capacity: 5,282 (double occupancy)
- Year Built: 2020
- Last Refurbished: N/A
Before you dive into all the highlights of Mardi Gras - stop! For the first time aboard Mardi Gras, Carnival has divided their ship into 6 distinct zones, each offering new and unique experiences! When you first embark on your vacation on Mardi Gras, you enter the ship in the iconic Grand Central Zone, highlighted by the atrium with towering ceilings, a norm when sailing on Carnival, the Grand View Bar and the JavaBlue Cafe! The next featured zone onboard Mardi Gras is the French Quarter, inspired by New Orleans. Spending time here will help define your vacation as "Big" and "Easy", especially if you spend time at the Fortune Teller Bar on Mardi Gras. Your next zone is located at the aft of the ship and a favorite for sunbathers, but you can read more about Summer Landing on Mardi Gras below! Just like the French Quarter, the La Piazza Zone aboard Carnival garners inspiration from lands afar with an entire portion of the Mardi Gras ship dripping in Italian culture - mostly food and drink in places like the all-new to Mardi Gras Piazza Panini and the Bar della Rosa. The Lido Zone is all about relaxation - featuring a relaxing pool, nearby snacks and plenty of lounge chairs for the whole family. Speaking of the family, our bet is that the kids will spend most of their cruise on Mardi Gras in the Ultimate Playground Zone home to a rollercoaster and waterpark - more details below! Six zones equals SIX TIMES THE FUN when you're sailing on Mardi Gras! Below, you'll find just a couple of our very favorite things to do while sailing on Mardi Gras:
Carnival Mardi Gras Onboard Highlights
BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster on Carnival Mardi Gras
The first ever roller coaster on a cruise ship, guests can throttle through the air at speeds of 40+ miles per hour, twisting and turning around Carnival’s signature funnel. This exciting experience is the very first rollercoaster at sea - onboard Mardi Gras!
Carnival WaterWorks
The largest and most elaborate aquapark is onboard Mardi Gras! Part of The Ultimate Playground, your children can slip and slide their way to the best vacation ever while Mom and Dad enjoy a few drinks at the nearby pool.
French Quarter
You can’t have Mardi Gras without New Orleans! Check out Deck 6 on Carnival Mardi Gras, where you’ll find all the Cajun-spiced fun you want.
Summer Landing on Mardi Gras
This is a place to just chill and enjoy some classic cookout food from Guy’s Pig & Anchor and a cold beer from ParchedPig while lounging by the pool or whirlpool on the aft of the beautiful Mardi Gras ship
Alchemy Bar
Stirred? Or shaken? How about infused? Watch science and mixology come together to create your new favorite drink at the Alchemy Bar on Carnival Mardi Gras. Don't worry, this is not the only bar onboard Mardi Gras! The ship has 12 - including Carnival favorites like the Havana Bar, Redfrog Tiki Bar and Piano Bar 88.
Serenity - Adults-only on Carnival Mardi Gras
An adults-only oasis, this is where you can unwind and enjoy the calming ocean breeze. And Carnival knows relaxation, so of course there is a bar in this retreat onboard Carnival Mardi Gras.
Accomodations on Carnival Mardi Gras
Just as with every Carnival ship, Mardi Gras is dedicated to an incredibly fun vacation, centered around guest comfort and enjoyment. Our cruise consultants are the best in the industry at matching our clients with the perfect stateroom accomodation for their cruise - and Mardi Gras is no different! Whether your family is spending your Mardi Gras vacation in an economical interior stateroom or springing for a luxurious vacation in one of Mardi Gras' Cloud 9 Spa Suites, we'll match you with the best room for your dollar. With over 2,600 staterooms on the ship, one of them is calling your name.
For more information on Carnival cruises or the stunning Mardi Gras, contact your consultant at The Cruise Web at 1-800-377-9383! For an idea of where the Mardi Gras ship sails and upcoming cruises, see below! Regardless of where you sail on Mardi Gras, this ship is dynamite and one you won't soon forget.