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Mardi Gras

Overview

MARDI GRAS: FUN-FUELED VACATION INNOVATION

When we launched our first ship, 1972's TSS Mardi Gras, we made cruising a lot less stuffy, a bit less fancy, the kind of fun everybody could enjoy. Nobody expected this ship to change the cruise world, but... here we are! Next year we're launching a brand-new ship with a familiar name. You guessed it: Mardi Gras. We aren't just paying homage to our first ship - in cruising circles this name suggests innovation, signals the start of something big. Oh, and this new Mardi Gras shouts “fun!” at the top of its lungs. This ship introduces Zones - six themed areas packed with brand-new experiences for eating, drinking and spectacularly getting down to fun. There's BOLT, the first-ever rollercoaster at sea, Emeril's Bistro 1396 from yes-that-Emeril, Family Feud Live for everybody... plus incredible new bars like The Brass Magnolia and Fortune Teller. Everybody can enjoy Mardi Gras, sailing in 2021. Come on down!

Dining

Emeril's Bistro 1396

Make plans to satisfy your hunger deliciously - with Emeril's signature Creole cuisine -at Emeril's Bistro 1396, only on Mardi Gras.

Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse | Brewhouse

You know what they say: where there's smoke, there’s great beers too! Enjoy BBQ faves freshly-smoked right there... plus our exclusive craft brews.

Rudi's SeaGrill

The seafood restaurant where the presentation puts its best face forward.

Big Chicken

It's always chicken o'clock at Shaq's new onboard restaurant!

Guy's Burger Joint

Take a big juicy bite of one of the best burgers at sea, brought to you by none other than celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

Bonsai Teppanyaki

Bonsai Teppanyaki features seafood, meat and tofu specialties masterfully prepared at your table.

More Choices

BlueLeguna Cantina
Cucina del Capitano
Jiji Asian Kitchen
Street Eats
Steakhouse
Dining Room
Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
Lido Marketplace
Seafood Shack
Swirls
24-Hour Room Service
Bonsai Sushi
The Chef's Table
Seaday Brunch
JavaBlue Cafe
Pizzeria del Capitano
Steakhouse Selections
Kid's Menu
Bottomless Bubbles
Dining Room Breakfast
Kid's Meals for Campers
Special Diets
Cooking Demonstration

Entertainment

Playlist Productions

How about a show, to go? Our theater full of amazing musicals cruises along with you.

The Punchliner Comedy Club

Hope you packed your funny bone - our onboard comedy performances are designed to tickle 'em just right.

Family Feud Live

The only place you’ll find Family Feud at sea is your vacation on Mardi Gras! Can you guess what the survey says?

Dive-In Movies

Settle in to a poolside lounge chair - or even the pool itself - as you take in a big-name movie under the stars.

Piano Bar

Finally. A bar where singing along isn't just tolerated, it's strongly encouraged.

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Live Music
Karaoke
Nightclub

Spa and Fitness

Cloud 9 Spa

Cloud 9 Spa isn't just a spa, it's a shrine to relaxation.

Cloud 9 Spa: Thalassotherapy Pool

Not an easy word to say, but for relaxation and rejuvination, it's one worth learning.

Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite

In these rooms the thermostat only has one setting: "perfect".

Massage

If you're all about feeling good, we've got a massage to match.

ZSpa

Finally, a spa worth tweeting about.

Men's Spa Services

Hey man, been to the spa lately?

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Facial Treatments
Medi-Spa
Hair & Beauty Salon
Jogging Track
Fitness Classes
Fitness Center
Acupuncture
Sky Fitness

Kids, Teens, & Family

Seuss at Sea

Just you wait and see what there is to see at Seuss at Sea!

WaterWorks

Built for some serious splashing.

Camp Ocean

At Camp Ocean, 2-11 year-olds stay busy, keep active and have fun as they enjoy all new ocean-themed activities in supervised, age-based groups.

Club O2

This is Club O2, the just-for-teens hangout on board Carnival.

Circle "C"

Welcome to the ultimate hot spot for guests ages 12 to 14. And with all this fun happening, they’ll be LOLing in no time.

Zumbini

We’re getting kids ages 2–5 moving - and having an amazing time. Every Carnival cruise now includes Zumbini!

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SportSquare
Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast
Night Owls
Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea
Seuss-a-palooza Story Time
Dive-In Movies
Pools
Seuss-a-palooza Parade
Dr. Seuss Bookville
Cherry On Top
Zspa
Mini Golf
Vido Arcade
Twister Waterslide
Basketball
Arts and Crafts
SkyCourse

Outdoor

Bolt Ultimate Sea Coaster

You're on track for one thrilling ride at sea.

Loft 19

Yes, you can have it both ways - take a break from the onboard excitement at Loft 19, an indulgent oasis of relaxation.

Serenity Adult Only Retreat

Serenity's the faraway place... that's actually quite close to it all.

SportSquare

At SportSquare, there's a game for you... and a champion inside of you.

Dive-In Movies

Settle in to a poolside lounge chair - or even the pool itself - as you take in a big-name movie under the stars.

SkyCourse

Accept the challenge? Strap in and take to the sky.

More Choices:

WaterWorks
Pools
Mini Golf
Jogging Track
Twister Waterslide
Vollerball
Basketball
SkyFitness

Activities

Make it With Michaels

Make creativity happen with an onboard arts and crafts session designed by the experts at Michaels!

Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea

Make cuddly new friends at sea.

Cooking Demonstration

Taste what happens when our chefs demonstrate how they make some of your favorite onboard foods.

Mixologist Competitions

Calling all cocktail captains: come mix it up, pour it over ice…and let’s raise some spirits.

Bingo

B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O ... this BINGO is a game-o.

Dreams Studio

Take a little time and you'll see - from the lenses of our pros come portraits you'll treasure forever.

More Choices

Cherry On Top
Onboard Internet
Atrium
Mini Golf
Art Exhibitions
Alchemy Martini Tasting
Pixels
Military Appreciation
Games
Art Seminars
Video Arcade
Volleyball
Art Auctions
Art Games
Basketball

Events

Mega Deck Party

A deck party this 'Mega' can only happen on a deck this 'Lido.'

Groove for St. Jude

Do good. Feel good. And help some kids - also good, right?

Holidays Aboard

Holidays are some of the greatest days...and definitely some of the best to be enjoying a cruise.

Sailaway Party

Get ready to have an absolute blast, from the moment we get going.

Shops

Fine Jewelry

Commemorate your vacation by picking up a great deal on a lifetime supply of sparkles.

Beauty

Try out a new look or stock up on your favorites-top name cosmetics, fragrances and skincare items are up to 25% off retail prices.

Cherry On Top

There's a candy store on the ship? Sweet!

Accessories

There's an almost-endless selection of designer jewelry and accessories on the ship...so bring your inner fashionista along.

Apparel

We're not putting you on! There's great clothes shopping - tax-free - aboard the ship.

More Choices:

Dreams Studio
Pixels
Onboard Internet
Liquor
Watches

Bars and Lounges

The Brass Magnolia

Get a taste of New Orleans' famous flavor-forward creations at this spot - it's our tribute to the Crescent City’s finest sippable recipes.

Fortune Teller

Add a shot of mystical fun to your evening with a unique, eccentric cocktail creation at Fortune Teller.

Havana Bar

Step into the Havana Bar and enjoy an authentically Cuban experience as you cruise.

RedFrog Tiki Bar

Cruise where you will, enjoying a South Pacific flavorcation on the way at this two-level tiki bar.

Exclusive Carnival Brews

Yes - you can! Some of our most popular original beers are now available on every ship, in convenient cans.

Alchemy Bar

For the perfect antidote to all that pre-vacation stress, try a unique cocktail custom-concocted by our mix-masters.

More Options:

Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse | Brewhouse
Cheers!
Mixologist Competitions
Piano Bar
Alchemy Martini Tasting
Casino Bar
Beer Station
Cruise the Vinyards

Casino

Carnival Players Club

Your Sail & Sign card is the key - play and earn special perks, private invitations and great offers.

Slots

On your next cruise, try your luck at one of our state-of-the-art slot machines!

Blackjack

There's great blackjack action - hit the tables.

Drinks On Us!

The secret to free drinks in the casino... is no secret at all.

Casino Bar

Finding a great drink here is never a roll of the dice.

Casino Prize Games
Table Games
Poker
Scratch-Offs
Casino Tournaments

Ship Facts

Inaugural Cruise: October 2020
Length: 1,130 feet
Beam: 137 feet
Passengers: 5,282 (Double Occupancy)
Cruising Speed: 17 knots
Onboard Crew: 1,745
Registry: Panama

Categories

Interior

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Description Here's the most affordable way to experience Mardi Gras, without cutting even a single corner in the comfort department. With an Interior stateroom you'll get a full private bathroom, your choice of bed size and layout - covered in linens you can feel at home in - all of which make this truly a great spot for curling up after a long day's fun.

Premium Interior

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Cloud 9 Spa Interior

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Description Cloud 9 Spa staterooms on Mardi Gras feature exclusive decor and in-room amenities to help soothe you after a long day's fun - spa bathrobes and slippers, plus toiletries by Elemis. Book one of these staterooms and enjoy priority spa reservations, unlimited access to the thermal suites, free fitness classes, exclusive discounts and more! And you can have comfort and value - Mardi Gras's got a full range of Cloud 9 staterooms in all sizes, from cozy Interiors to stretch-out Suites.

Ocean View

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Description These comfy rooms with a view let you take in the scenery as you sail toward your beautiful destinations. And how about those views? Nowhere on land will you find anything like 'em. But the views aren't all that matters here - Ocean View staterooms on Mardi Gras are a little bit bigger than Interior rooms and most feature a supremely loungeable couch for those times when neither lying nor standing will do.

Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View

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Cove Balcony

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Description Balcony staterooms are proof that while it's great to be cruisey... on vacation, breeziness is a virtue too. And any time you're in your well-appointed Balcony stateroom aboard Mardi Gras, you're just steps away from the outdoors by way of your private open-air oasis. Designed for kicking back al fresco, you're in for some amazing ocean views... views so stunning you'll just have to feel 'em to believe 'em.

Cloud 9 Spa Cove Balcony

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Junior Balcony

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Balcony

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Extended Balcony

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Forward View Extended Balcony

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Aft-View Extended Balcony

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Cloud 9 Spa Balcony

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Cloud 9 Spa Forward-View Extended Balcony

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Balcony Guarantee

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Carnival Excel Suite

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Description A Carnival Excel Suite aboard Mardi Gras is the kind of room that proves that vacation and comfort go hand-in-hand. In this large room you'll find not only a bathroom with a spacious shower and a double sink, but a good amount of room for living and lounging. Plus there's truly nice-to-haves like a dining area and two TVs - one in the sleeping area and one in the living space. Your room also features extra space for kicking back, ocean-breeze-style, on your balcony featuring lounge chairs and an al fresco dining table.

Family Harbor Interior

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Description Family Harbor staterooms, with their unique nautical decor, can be found near Mardi Gras's own Family Harbor Lounge - an exclusive spot with breakfast, snacks during the day, plus board games, family movies, video games and more. The benefits don't end there - your little girls and boys eat free in most onboard specialty restaurants and get a free evening of Night Owls babysitting service, so you can enjoy a little alone time.

Family Harbor Ocean View

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Family Harbor Ocean View suite

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Description Let the whole family - especially the little ones - experience the wide-eyed wonder of a great room with an amazing view: a Family Harbor Ocean View Suite stateroom. Not only are the sky, the sea and the sights beautiful to behold from your window, but Family Harbor staterooms feature a unique nautical decor inspired by the craft of seafaring itself. This room sleeps five, by the way, and features a separate bedroom and living room area, with a TV in each. These rooms aren't just fun, but are practical - you get a walk-in closet, plus a convenient full bathroom and a separate washroom. (Don't forget: all Family Harbor staterooms feature exclusive perks.)

Havana Interior

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Description Consider your Havana stateroom or suite your own island resort aboard Mardi Gras. Most important is the exclusive location: near the Havana Bar & Pool. This relaxation pool is your members-only spot by day, and a fun-for-all hotspot when the sun goes down. Indoors, all Havana staterooms feature a unique decor, but step up to a Havana Cabana for an extra-large outdoor chill space. Step into a Havana Cabana suite for even more space, plus a luxurious rain shower. (All Havana stateroom guests must be 12 or older.)

Havana Cabana

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Havana Extended Cabana

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Havana Cabana Suite

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Havana Vista Suite

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Inside Guarantee

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Carnival Excel Corner Suite

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Description A Carnival Excel Corner Suite aboard Mardi Gras features tons of indoor space, plus a large wraparound balcony with lounge chairs and an al fresco dining table, for when you need a little more space. Back inside this impressive room you'll find a king-size bed, deluxe bathroom, plus a living room featuring a wet bar.

Carnival Excel Aft Suite

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Description A Carnival Excel Aft Suite is one of the most spacious staterooms on the ship... and if we're talking square-footage, let's just say the wraparound balcony is made for entertaining. (Okay, let's also say it has a private hot tub, dining area, daybed, plus plenty of loungy seating. Wow!) But back inside the room, which features a separate living room and bedroom, you'll find some nice perks that make this room truly deluxe. For instance, how about an ample bathroom with large shower and double sink, plus a separate private room for the toilet and an extra sink? You've got it all. Or two TVs, a walk-in closet, a lighted vanity and sectional sofa? All of those - check!

Ocean Suite

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Description Get all the comforts of home and even a few extras. Since your huge Suite aboard Mardi Gras affords you VIP status, you're in the priority line when getting on and off the ship, plus you're going to enjoy guaranteed dining times and complimentary laundry service! A Suite is the ultimate way to enjoy the ship, and the extra in-room comfort definitely goes a long way during your getaway. So feel free to put your feet up - whether you're passing the time with a soak in the tub or a stretch on the extra-large balcony, there's always room

Ocean View Guarantee

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Cloud 9 Spa Suite

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Carnival Excel Presidential Suite

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Description If you're looking for the largest stateroom and best view on the ship - one practically the same as what the captain sees - then your search stops here, Junior Captain. But there's more to know: for one thing, the Carnival Excel Presidential Suite features a separate living room and bedroom, and these spaces are packing two TVs, a walk-in closet, a lighted vanity and sectional sofa. There's a dining area, and of course a wet bar. You'll find truly deluxe extras like the bathroom with large shower and two sinks, plus we put the toilet and an extra sink in a separate room for convenience and privacy. Did we forget the hot tub? Of course not - it's outside on the wraparound balcony, which is so large that "balcony" might not even be the right word, since it features seating from lounge chairs to loveseats, rocking chair to daybed, for over a dozen of your closest friends, plus an al fresco dining table.

Please note: Stateroom images and features are samples only. Actual furniture, fixtures, colors, configurations and window/porthole views may vary.

Decks

Stateroom Legend

Stateroom Legend
4A Interior
4B Interior
4C Interior
4D Interior
4E Interior
4F Interior
4G Interior
4H Interior
4I Interior
4N Premium Interior
4O Premium Interior
4S Cloud 9 Spa Interior
4T Cloud 9 Spa Interior
6A Ocean View
6B Ocean View
6S Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View
7C Cove Balcony
7S Cloud 9 Spa Cove Balcony
7X Junior Balcony
7Y Junior Balcony
8A Balcony
8B Balcony
8C Balcony
8D Balcony
8E Balcony
8F Balcony
8G Balcony
8J Extended Balcony
8K Extended Balcony
8L Forward View Extended Balcony
8M Aft-View Extended Balcony
8N Aft-View Extended Balcony
8P Cloud 9 Spa Balcony
8V Cloud 9 Spa Forward-View Extended Balcony
BL Balcony Guarantee
DS Carnival Excel Suite
FA Family Harbor Interior
FE Family Harbor Ocean View
FP Family Harbor Ocean View suite
HA Havana Interior
HE Havana Cabana
HG Havana Extended Cabana
HS Havana Cabana Suite
HU Havana Vista Suite
IS Inside Guarantee
KS Carnival Excel Corner Suite
LS Carnival Excel Aft Suite
OS Ocean Suite
OT Ocean Suite
OV Ocean View Guarantee
SS Cloud 9 Spa Suite
SV Carnival Excel Presidential Suite

Stateroom Symbol Legend

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Twin Bed & Single Convertible
2 Twin Beds (convert to King) & 1 Upper
2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and Single Convertible Sofa
Stateroom with 2 Porthole Windows
2 Twin Beds (convert to King) & Double Convertible Sofa
2 Twin Beds (convert to King) & 2 Uppers
Twin beds do not convert to a king-size bed
Unisex Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Connecting Staterooms (Ideal for families & groups of friends)
2 Twin Beds (convert to King), Double Sofa Bed and 1 Lower Pullman
All accommodations are non-smoking
2 Twin Beds (convert to King) & Double Convertible Sofa
2 Twin Beds (convert to King), Single Convertible Sofa & Upper
Queen-Size Bed, Single Convertible Sofa and Upper

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Carnival Cruise Line

General

In a nutshell... we're all about fun vacations at sea and ashore! A Carnival cruise features day and nighttime entertainment like stage shows, musical performances, deck parties, casinos and more. (Like what? Like waterslides!) We invite our guests to come as they are, and we make everyone feel right at home with comfy staterooms, attentive service, casual and elegant dining, plus a variety of bars and gathering places indoors and out. Guests enjoy this unique experience against the backdrop of some of the world's most beautiful seaports.

Our 26 ships operate 3- to 24-day voyages, departing from every coast in the U.S., as well as Canada, Puerto Rico and Barbados. While we're best known for Caribbean cruises, we sail to other exotic and amazing destinations like Mexico, Alaska, The Bahamas, Europe, Hawaii and the Far East. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line Australia now has three ships, and offers cruises from Sydney and Melbourne to New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Singapore.

Carnival Cruise Line proudly supports important causes like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.