Carnival Mardi Gras · CruiseFans

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

38Beats 3% of ships

Dining

73Top 40% of ships

Entertainment

65Beats 38% of ships

Activities & Thrills

83Top 12% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

80Top 22% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 83/100

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 80/100

Mega-ship scale — 181,808 gross tons

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 38/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 2.6 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineCarnival

Ship NameMardi Gras

Maiden voyage31 July 2021

Physical

Year Built2020

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

Not yet

BuilderMeyer Turku

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

181,808 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

344.424 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

41.758 m

Ship Within a ShipNo

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks17

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

17 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,745

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.6

Total Cabins2,641

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins84

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

6,630

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

27.422

Amenities

RestaurantsMain 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

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools6

- Pools - General Access3

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive2

Outdoor Pools5

Water Playground/Splash ParkYes

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs5

- Hot Tubs - General Access5

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges4

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryNo

Movie TheatreYes

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

Thermal SuitesFlat fee

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideYes

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded

Special AmenitiesOutdoor gym, Ropes course, Roller Coaster

Outdoor gymIncluded

Ropes courseIncluded

Roller CoasterFlat fee

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Soda Price$2.75

Domestic Beer Price$7.50

Drink Package Price (From..)$59.95

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants21

Restaurants Price: Included14

Restaurants Price: Premium7

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down9

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve11

Restaurants Type: Buffet1

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

3EQW4

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9837444

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

352049000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas