Mardi Gras
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Mardi Gras

Passengers
5,282
Tonnage
180,800 GT
Built
2021
Length
344m
Decks
18
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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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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