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Carnival Mardi Gras

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Built
2020
Gross tonnage
181,808 GT
Decks
18
Passenger capacity
6,630
Guests per crew member
2.6 to 1

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How we weight the scores
69/100

All-round traveller score

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Space & Comfort38.1
Dining72.5
Entertainment65.3
Activities & Thrills83.4
Pools & Relaxation80.2
Value / Cost38

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General

3 fields
Cruise Line
Carnival
Ship Name
Mardi Gras
Maiden voyage
31 July 2021

Physical

10 fields
Year Built
20201,9902,027
Refurbished
Not yet
Builder
Meyer Turku
Gross Tonnage
181,808 tons2,937250,800
Length
344.424 m88.2365
Width/Beam
41.758 m1466.14
Ship Within a Ship
No
Total decks
18622
Passenger Decks
17421
Speed
17 knots1228.5

Passengers and Crew

7 fields
Crew
1,745582,394
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.614
Total Cabins
2,641492,865
Single Occupancy Cabins
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
84084
Passenger Capacity
6,630487,662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
27.4222.116127.7

Amenities

51 fields
Restaurants
Main dining rooms: Palm Restaurant and Flamingo Restaurant. Casual/included venues include Lido Marketplace buffet, Guy's Burger Joint, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse/Brewhouse, BlueIguana Cantina, Big Chicken, Pizzeria del Capitano, Street Eats, Fresh Creations, Piazza Panini, and Swirls. Specialty (extra-charge) venues include Emeril's Bistro 1396, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Rudi's Seagrill, Bonsai Sushi, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Seafood Shack, Cucina del Capitano, JavaBlue Café, and Chef's Table. Note: a few venues (e.g. Chibang, Cucina del Capitano, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse) have shifted between complimentary and paid status over time.
Onboard Currency
US Dollar
Total Pools
6010
- Pools - General Access
3110
- Pools - Adults Only
104
- Pools - Exclusive
204
Outdoor Pools
516
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
5013
- Hot Tubs - General Access
5024
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2024
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
0020
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
4240
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
No
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Included
Special Amenities
Outdoor gym, Ropes course, Roller Coaster
Outdoor gym
Included
Ropes course
Included
Roller Coaster
Flat fee

Costs and Gratuities

6 fields
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
18%020
Soda Price
$2.75
Domestic Beer Price
$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)
$59.95
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

8 fields
Total Restaurants
21124
Restaurants Price: Included
14122
Restaurants Price: Premium
7015
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
003
Restaurants Type: Sit down
9115
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
11014
Restaurants Type: Buffet
102
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
004

General Information

5 fields
Class and type
Excellence
Ordered
6 September 2016
Acquired
18 December 2020
Christened
23 October 2021
Cost (approx)
£1 billion

Other Information

2 fields
In service
2021
Launched
24 January 2020

Passenger Information

8 fields
# of Inside Cabins
8180852
# of Outside Cabins
1,62202,241
# of Cabins w/ Verandas
1,48682,086
# of Suites
1758436
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)
Yes
Max. Room Occupancy
522,636
Expected Passengers
5,282 to 6,338
Passengers (double occupancy)
5,2827285,734

Size and Construction

1 fields
Decks with cabins
11012

Registry & Identifiers

4 fields
Call sign
3EQW4
IMO number
9837444
MMSI number
352049000
Port of registry
Nassau,  Bahamas

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Sailings on Carnival Mardi Gras

6 of 102 sailings

7 nights
Round-trip

Caribbean & Bahamas · Carnival

7 Night Eastern Caribbean

Departs fromPort CanaveralReturns toPort Canaveral
6 ports

Port Canaveral · Nassau · Half Moon Cay · Puerto Plata/Amber Cove · Celebration Key · Port Canaveral

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7 nights
Round-trip

Caribbean & Bahamas · Carnival

7 Night Eastern Caribbean

Departs fromPort CanaveralReturns toPort Canaveral
6 ports

Port Canaveral · Nassau · Half Moon Cay · Puerto Plata/Amber Cove · Celebration Key · Port Canaveral

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7 nights
Round-trip

Caribbean & Bahamas · Carnival

7 Night Eastern Caribbean

Departs fromPort CanaveralReturns toPort Canaveral
6 ports

Port Canaveral · Nassau · Half Moon Cay · Puerto Plata/Amber Cove · Celebration Key · Port Canaveral

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7 nights
Round-trip

Caribbean & Bahamas · Carnival

7 Night Western Caribbean

Departs fromPort CanaveralReturns toPort Canaveral
5 ports

Port Canaveral · Roatan · Cozumel · Celebration Key · Port Canaveral

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7 nights
Round-trip

Caribbean & Bahamas · Carnival

7 Night Eastern Caribbean

Departs fromPort CanaveralReturns toPort Canaveral
6 ports

Port Canaveral · Nassau · Half Moon Cay · Puerto Plata/Amber Cove · Celebration Key · Port Canaveral

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7 nights
Round-trip

Caribbean & Bahamas · Carnival

7 Night Eastern Caribbean

Departs fromPort CanaveralReturns toPort Canaveral
6 ports

Port Canaveral · Nassau · Half Moon Cay · Puerto Plata/Amber Cove · Celebration Key · Port Canaveral

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