Where is Mardi Gras today?
At sea, heading to Celebration Key
On day 6 of a 7-night Bahamas cruise from Orlando (Port Canaveral) (Nov 7 to 14).
Between Puerto Plata-Amber Cove and Celebration Key. Position estimated from scheduled times.
Next: Celebration Key, Bahamas, tomorrow 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM · then Orlando (Port Canaveral), Sat Nov 14, arriving 8:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 7 nights from $623
Upcoming Mardi Gras cruises from $386 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
7-night Bahamas cruise, Orlando (Port Canaveral) round trip
Nov 7 to 14, 2026 · Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Puerto Plata-Amber Cove and Celebration Key.
Where Mardi Gras sails, month by month
Mardi Gras sails year-round from Orlando (Port Canaveral) on 4-, 5- and 7-night Bahamas cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Celebration Key (67 calls), Half Moon Cay (58) and Nassau (44).
- Dec 2026Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 6 sailings4, 5, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Carnival Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Mardi Gras sailings with prices.
Mardi Gras at a glance
Mardi Gras is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Excel class. It entered service in 2021 (5 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 5,282 passengers and 2,000 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member. At 180,800 gross tons and 344 m (1,129 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 18 decks and 2,641 cabins. It was built by Meyer Werft (Turku, Finland) and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
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.
Mardi Gras specs
- Class
- Excel
- Built
- 2021
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 180,800 GT
- Length
- 344 m
- Passengers
- 5,282
- Cabins
- 2,641
- Crew
- 2,000
- Decks
- 18
- Builder
- Meyer Werft (Turku, Finland)
- Flag
- Bahamas
- 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
- Nov 14, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Mardi Gras FAQ
Where is Mardi Gras right now?
According to Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, Mardi Gras is at sea today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), between Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana and Celebration Key, Bahamas, on day 6 of a 7-night Bahamas cruise from Orlando (Port Canaveral). Tomorrow it calls at Celebration Key, Bahamas, and it returns to Orlando (Port Canaveral) on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Mardi Gras sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Mardi Gras sails year-round from Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida on 4-, 5- and 7-night Bahamas cruises.
What ports does Mardi Gras visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Mardi Gras calls most often at Celebration Key, Bahamas (67 calls), Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (58), Nassau, Bahamas (44) and Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana (18), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 8 ports in all.
How many passengers does Mardi Gras carry?
Mardi Gras carries 5,282 passengers in 2,641 cabins. It has 2,000 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member.
When was Mardi Gras built and how old is it?
Mardi Gras entered service in 2021, so it is 5 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is 180,800 gross tons and 344 m (1,129 ft) long, with 18 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras has 2,000 crew.
What class of ship is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras belongs to the Excel class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Mardi Gras built?
Mardi Gras was built by Meyer Werft (Turku, Finland).
How much does a cruise on Mardi Gras cost?
The cheapest upcoming Mardi Gras cruise we track starts from $386. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Mardi Gras prices
Upcoming Mardi Gras cruises start from $386. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $385. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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