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Mardi Gras

Name: Mardi Gras
Brand: Carnival Cruise Line
Availability: InStock

Carnival Cruise Line·Excel class·Built 2021

Passengers

5,282

Tonnage

180,800 GT

Built

2021

Length

344m

Decks

Crew

2,000

About this ship

Named after Carnival's very first ship, Mardi Gras debuted in 2021 as the line's largest vessel and the first cruise ship in the Americas powered by LNG. She introduced six themed zones, BOLT roller coaster, and the two-deck-high Grand Central atrium.

Ship details

Class: Excel
Built: 2021
Refurbished: 2025
Gross Tonnage: 180,800 GT
Length: 344 m
Beam: 42 m
Passengers: 5,282
Cabins: 2,641
Crew: 2,000
Decks: 18
Max Speed: 23 knots
Builder: Meyer Werft (Turku, Finland)
Registry: Bahamas

Quick facts

Age: 5 years old
Size: Mega-ship
Space Ratio: 34.2 GT/pax
Passenger-to-Crew: 2.6:1
Sister Ships: 3 others in class
Fleet Rank: 4th largest of 31
Typical Cruise: 5 nights
Primary Region: Bahamas
Next Sailing: Oct 3, 2026
Family: Kids Club on board

Amenities

🍽️ Dining & Bars

BuffetSteakhouseSushi BarCoffee ShopPubSports BarSpecialty Restaurant

🎭 Entertainment

TheaterComedy ClubJazz LoungePiano BarNight ClubKaraokeLive Music VenueCasinoOutdoor Cinema

🏊 Recreation

PoolHot TubWhirlpoolWater SlideWater ParkRopes CourseMini GolfBowlingRoller CoasterBasketball CourtJogging Track

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

Kids ClubPreteen LoungeTeen LoungeVideo Arcade

🧖 Wellness & Relaxation

SpaFitness CenterThermal Suite

📚 Lifestyle

LibraryShopping

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Mardi Gras prices

Upcoming Mardi Gras cruises start from $400. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $390. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.

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