Carnival Mardi Gras
Carnival

Carnival Mardi Gras

69
SCORE
Activities & Thrills 83Pools & Relaxation 80Dining 73Entertainment 65Space & Comfort 38Value / Cost 38
Line
Carnival
Built
2020
Guests
6,630
Tonnage
181,808 tons
Length
344.424 m
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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
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 Line
Carnival
Ship Name
Mardi Gras
Maiden voyage
31 July 2021

Physical

Year Built
2020
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
Not yet
Builder
Meyer Turku
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
181,808 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
344.424 m88365
Width/Beam
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 Ship
No
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
18
Passenger Decks
17
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
17 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,745
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.614
Total Cabins
2,641
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
84
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
6,630487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
27.4222128

Amenities

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
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
6
- Pools - General Access
3
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
2
Outdoor Pools
5
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
5
- Hot Tubs - General Access
5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
0
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
4
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

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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 Restaurants
21
Restaurants Price: Included
14
Restaurants Price: Premium
7
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
9
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
11
Restaurants Type: Buffet
1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
3EQW4
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9837444
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
352049000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas
69.2
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Activities & Thrills 83
Pools & Relaxation 80
Dining 73
Entertainment 65
Space & Comfort 38
Value / Cost 38